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Changes and new engine of Diamond Aircraft DA50 program

Just to remind you, The DA50 program was introduced at AERO Friedrichshafen 2017 in three variants with different seating and engine configurations. In December 2017 a new owner took over Diamond Aircraft with the promise for a long-term commitment: Diamond wants to be the leading company in...

Certification Granted, Embraer E195-E2 certified by ANAC, FAA and EASA

A ceremony to celebrate the Triple E195-E2 Type Certification was held. ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil); the FAA (U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) - The E195...

VRT500 mockup presented by Russian Helicopters at Milan Design Week

Fuorisalone exhibition, a part of Milan Design Week, hld last week, gave the possibility to see a mockup of the light multi-purpose helicopter VRT500. The helicopter model was presented by VR-Technologies at the exhibition of ItalDesign, which was one of the developer companies of VRT500. Currently specialists of Russian Helicopters are developing the design documentatio...

Historic First Flight of Stratolaunch aircraft over Mojave Desert

Have you heard about world's largest all-composite aircraft, the Stratolaunch? If not yet, then this is more then interesting read for you... Stratolaunch Systems Corporation took to the sky World's largest aircraft for its test flight over Mojave Desert! With a dual fuselage design and wingspan greater than the length of an American football&n...

Latest from Daher at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show

So, what are latest news and updates from daher participation atAERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show ths year? First of all, TBM 940 got a warm welcome for its public debut. And second great news - the sale of a TBM 910 very fast turboprop aircraft in the Model Year 2019 version to a European customer. Let's start by TBM 940! This ninth evolution of the TBM product line is...

Transport Ministry of Japan issued A350 XWB Type Certificate

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Tourism (MLITT) has issued Type Certification for the Airbus A350 XWB, enabling the A350 XWB first customer from the country Japan Airlines to operate the aircraft. The type certification covers the aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Airbus Japan President Stephane Ginoux said, “Receiving the A350 XW...

FAA Letter of Authorization received by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

To inform you regarding Mitsubishi Regional Jet certification activities, it was announced that Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has received United States civil aviation authority Letter of Authorization. The LOA provides authorization for the FAA team to be onboard the Mitsubishi Regional Jet in support of certification activities and pilots from the FAA have already flown two familiari...

GX Aviation inflight broadband solution will ensure TOP quality service for Virgin Atlantic passengers

Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will offer passengers GX Aviation inflight broadband solution ! It allows passengers to seamlessly browse the internet, check social media, instant message and more, with speeds on par with mobile broadband on the ground. Virgin Atlantic is scheduled to receive 12 Airbus A350-1000s over the next three years, with GX...

World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet debuts in China

First time, first public appearance in China during ABACE 2019... World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet... Yes, that's right - Bombardier Global 7500 will be at the airshow, first time since it entered service! “We are thrilled to have the game-changing Global 7500 aircraft on display at ABACE,” said Khader Mattar, Vice President of Sales for the Mi...

Canadian Type Certification received for HondaJet Elite

Let the deliveries of HondaJet Elite in the region begin! HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Canada's Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. HondaJet Elite got type certifications in United States (Federal Aviation Administration), Europe&n...

All Airbus AGM resolutions approved, Guillaume Faury is the new CEO

All resolutions passed by Airbus SE shareholders at its 2019 Annual General Meeting. Guillaume Faury appointed as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors for three years. At a Board Meeting immediately following the AGM, Guillaume Faury was formally appointed Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing outgoing CEO Tom Enders whose Board Mandate expired at the...

Welcome The Latest version of Daher “Me & My TBM” application with an enhanced experience for pilots

Welcome the third version of the “Me & My TBM” app! The feedback for users is provided during every phase of a TBM’s flight, from key parameters of the engine and other systems to a full range of statistics accessible wherever the aircraft goes. Enhancements include information updates on aircraft status (fuel, the addition of oil and its consumption, and ba...

Total Support Program for new E195-E2 fleet signed between Embraer and Spain’s Binter

Embraer and Binter, from Spain, have signed a multiyear Total Support Program (TSP) agreement to support the airline’s new E195-E2 fleet, Embraer’s second generation of E-Jets. Embraer made the announcement on Wednesday during MRO Americas, one of the world's leading aeronautical maintenance events. The Total Support Program, dedicated to E2 customers, is a new product offered...

Rolls-Royce agrees accelerated Trent 1000 TEN inspection regime with EASA

As part of Rolls-Royce work to respond to earlier than anticipated High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade deterioration identified in a small population of Trent 1000 TEN engines, it has been working closely with regulatory authorities to establish a plan for inspecting the remaining fleet. This accelerated inspection regime has now been agreed and will be formally communicated to customers t...

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Honda Aircraft Company celebrates type validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...

U.S. FAA certifies new Boeing 737-7 airplane

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. The smallest...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...

Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki sign MoU for feasibility study of medical air logistics in India

Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Motor Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics in India. In...

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Textron Aviation achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification. With th...

The Arriel 2K, the engine powering the Leonardo AW09 helicopter, has received its EASA certification

The Arriel 2K engine that powers Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter, has received its type certificate from EASA. This marks an important milestone towards the entry into service of the AW09, Leonardo&r...

Daher Aircraft delivers the 400th Kodiak, underscoring this airplane family's expanding global reach and mission versatility

Daher Aircraft has delivered the 400th Kodiak, marking a significant achievement for the multi-role airplane family as its customer base continues to expand across government, commercial, business and...

Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

Bombardier delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support Mr. Ferrari’s travel to Formula One races and other bu...

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Joby Aviation establishes hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, advancing air mobility innovation in Texas

Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas d...

Atoms and Joby Aviation form strategic partnership to build America's vertiport network

Atoms and Joby Aviation announced a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites in the United States. The companies will initially focus on Florida, New York, and Texas, the markets w...

Bell's first 505 for aerial policing work in Asia Pacific commences operations

Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ce...

Volatus Aerospace partners with Singular Aircraft to introduce FlyOx 1 heavy-lift autonomous aircraft for Canadian wildfire response

Volatus Aerospace announced the next phase of its national wildfire response initiative through a strategic partnership with Singular Aircraft, developer of the FlyOx 1 multi-mission heavy-lift autono...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...

Archer’s Midnight completes city-to-city flights in California ahead of White House’s eIPP

Archer Aviation completed a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30th, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport...