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Finnair selects Embraer E195‑E2, ordering up to 46 aircraft

Vertical Aerospace launches battery pilot production line for Valo

Vertical Aerospace battery pilot production line is now operational at its Vertical Energy Centre. The 15,000 sq ft Vertical Energy Centre opened in 2023 and has produced the battery systems used in the Company’s piloted flight testing since 2024. These proprietary batteries have demonstr...

Safran inaugurates expanded Sarasota facility for aircraft electrical systems maintenance, repair and overhaul

Safran Electrical & Power unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace electrical systems. This expansion reinforces the company capabilities in Sarasota, establishing the site as a key provider of power generation, distribution...

Diamond Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Division announces major 2025 advancements and unveils 2026 development roadmap for the DA62 MPP

Diamond Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Division announced a series of significant technical developments completed in 2025 for the DA62 MPP, the company’s flagship multi‑purpose platform. These advancements reflect Diamond’s ongoing commitment to enhancing mission capability, operational safety, and global interoperability. In parallel, Diamond is pleased to release its forward...

Star Flight Training expands modern fleet with four Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft

Star Flight Training has expanded its fleet with four IFR-equipped Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft. This strategic acquisition brings cutting-edge technology and enhanced capabilities directly to their Virginia-based operations. Tecnam P-Mentor represents a new generation of aircraft specifically designed for modern flight training operations. Featuring an advanced avionics suite and a tra...

AURA AERO obtains building permit for AURA Factory at Toulouse-Francazal airport

AURA AERO reached a decisive milestone in its industrial development, with the granting of the building permit for AURA Factory, its future facility located at Toulouse-Francazal Airport. With 50,000 square meters of industrial infrastructure, this new production facility represents one of the most ambitious aerospace industrial hubs in France. Designed to meet the most demanding environmental and...

Amelia and Thales announce the successful large-scale deployment of their contrail-avoidance project

Amelia and Thales announced the successful large-scale deployment of their contrail-avoidance solution. This initiative, launched in 2024 on Amelia flights between Paris and Valladolid (Spain), optimizes flight plans by modifying aircraft altitude rather than lateral trajectory in order to avoid the formation of condensation trails (contrails). This reduces the climate impact of each flight while...

H55 battery technology helps power progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

H55 announced continued progress developing the 200 kWh Energy Storage System for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, since the project achieved the significant milestone of its first full-power system test conducted in June 2025. The demonstrator, led by RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace, aims to demonstrate up to 30% improvement in fuel efficiency for regional a...

AerCap orders 100 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft

AerCap has signed a firm order with Airbus for 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft. This transaction underscores AirCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most in-demand, fuel-efficient technology to meet the long-term requirements of its global airline customer base. Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap commented: “This order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft reflects our strong...

FACC sets up new high-tech plant in Upper Austria

Based on current market forecasts, FACC will continue to grow until 2030. In order to increase production rates for existing projects and to develop new customer projects, around EUR 350 million will be invested in new technologies and the expansion of global locations by 2030. The strategically important location in Upper Austria is now being further expanded: In order to create new capacity for...

Avation orders five additional ATR 72-600s

ATR announced that Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This latest commitment covers the 50th to 54th ATR aircraft ordered by Avation since the start of its cooperation with ATR 15 years ago. Over that time, the partnership has steadily expa...

Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft

Atlas Air Worldwide placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. The order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation fuel efficient A350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type. A350F aircraft will be deployed for growth. As a leading outsourced aviation logistics company, Atlas is uniquely positioned to bring the A350F’s next-generation performance...

Garmin adds more Guided Visual Approaches to aviation database lineup

Garmin announced additional runways and airports for Guided Visual Approaches, a growing database that provides lateral and vertical guidance for pilots flying visual approaches into challenging airports.1 Designed in collaboration with Hughes Aerospace, this latest update adds 15 new Guided Visual Approaches and 10 new airports – including Long Beach, CA (KLGB), San Jose, CA (KSJC) and...

Gulfstream appointed MJets as international sales representative for Thailand

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. appointed MJets Limited as the authorized international sales representative for Gulfstream business aircraft sales activities in Thailand. Under the agreement, MJets will be responsible for promoting and supporting Gulfstream with customers and prospects throughout the country. Gulfstream continues to see significant growth in Asia, particularly with its newes...

Seven Bell 407GXis to join South Africa's Transmission Company

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXis for utility operations, including high voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and operational support.The NTCSA is a key operator of the country’s national electricity transmission grid and is responsible for building a sustainable energy future for South Afric...

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40 years, 40 aircraft: Piaggio Aerospace celebrates a landmark double achievement

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Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

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Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...

Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

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Tecnam unveils the FAR Part 23-certified P2008JC NG in the United States, redefining efficiency in next-generation pilot training

Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG to the United States market, bringing flight schools a certified, next-generation training aircraft designed to dramatically reduce operating costs while maximizing fl...