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Honda Aircraft Company becomes first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to fly HondaJet on 100% SAF

Honda Aircraft Company has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of SAF. A production-model HondaJet was fueled with a mix of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEF...

EHang introduces VT35, a next-generation long-range pilotless passenger eVTOL

EHang announced the launch of its new-generation long-range pilotless eVTOL aircraft, the VT35. Building on the foundation of the earlier VT30 prototype, VT35 is an upgraded lift-and-cruise model designed for medium- to long-range applications including intercity, cross-sea, and cross-mountain...

Gulfstream fleet surpasses 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel

Gulfstream Aerospace fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel blends. In addition, the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G400 flew to this week’s NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas using SAF blends. Those aircraft and a mock-up of the newly announced Gulfstream G300 will...

Electra selects Evolito to supply electric engines for the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra has selected Evolito to supply the electric propulsion units for Electra EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet (45 meters).Evolito will provide Electra with high-performance EPUs that integrate lightweight motors, high-integrity motor controllers, and advanced thermal controls. Engineered for aerospace-grade reliability and efficiency, thes...

Starlink high-speed internet now available on Cessna Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Longitude, following the Federal Aviation Administration issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliable...

SkyDrive completes extended summer demonstration flight campaign in Osaka

SkyDrive successfully completed SkyDrive Type SD-05 public demonstration flight campaign. These eVTOL flights, flown over a period of approximately one and a half months, drew large crowds. The first series of flights, conducted between July 31 to August 24, took off from the "Mobility Experience" section of the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. Preceded by an opening ceremony...

BERINGER AERO: 40 years of innovation, passion and aviation excellence

BERINGER AERO team gathered to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary with a memorable event at their headquarters. Over 200 guests — including aircraft manufacturers, dealers, pilots, team members, and friends from across the globe — gathered to pay tribute to four decades of innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for aviation. Throughout the year, BE...

Beyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Beyond Aero is reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. This achievement is validated by a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, a critical milestone moving Beyond Aero from laboratory promise to real-industrial viability. The TRL6 demonstration took place at Beyond Aero’s new integrated hydrogen-electric pow...

SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrives in its new Zurich home

SWISS first Airbus A350 arrived at its new home of Zurich Airport. Brand-new twinjet with its Swiss registration HB-IFA had taken off from Airbus Toulouse and touched down at its new home base. Airbus A350 is the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft, and its addition to the SWISS fleet opens a new business and operating era. With its completely new ‘SWISS Senses’ cab...

Thales and StandardAero’s StableLight Autopilot chosen by leading helicopter operator Heli Austria

Thales and StandardAero announced the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system has been selected by Heli Austria. The system is currently being installed on one of Heli Austria’s H125 helicopters at their facility in Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria. Based on Thales’s Compact Autopilot System, the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system combines several robust features into a...

Garmin announces new weather features for Garmin Pilot Web

Garmin announced new weather features on Garmin Pilot Web, its web-centric flight planning platform that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Garmin Pilot Web offers an expansive set of free features for all pilots, including at-a-glance flight planning with high-resolution maps and charts, airport information, aeronautical data and weather overlays for an information rich experience...

Cirrus adds Vision Jet flight training simulator in Scottsdale

Cirrus expands its recurrent Vision Jet flight training capability at Cirrus Scottsdale. Constructed by CAE, the Vision Jet flight training simulator replicates the flight deck environment to effectively train pilots on procedures, maneuvers and emergencies. Cirrus Scottsdale will utilize the simulator for recurrent Vision Jet training and can accommodate 45 pilots per month. The new sim...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi unveils plans for UAE’s first hospital-based vertiport, in partnership with Archer Aviation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Archer Aviation announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates, providing direct eVTOL aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities. The goal is to enable passengers to travel from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to nearby locations in just minutes, dramatically reducing travel...

New leasing & financing for U.S. customers by Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft expands its support for U.S. customers with new and enhanced leasing and financing solutions tailored for private owners, flight schools, and fleet operators in the United States.Aircraft acquisition is often capital-intensive, and Tecnam’s new program is designed to make ownership and operation more accessible, allowing customers to scale faster, manage budget...

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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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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...

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...

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...

Bombardier to showcase its exquisite Challenger 3500 at LABACE 2026 as part of extensive multi-city Latin American tour

Bombardier Challenger 3500 will be on display at LABACE 2026 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, revealing its impressive design and performance attributes for clients in region.&...

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...

Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...