Manufacturer news

Latest Manufacturer news

Cessna Citation Longitude moves closer to first flight with ground engine tests

Piper receives EASA approval of M500

Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced it has been awarded approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), for the Piper M500, clearing the way for the innovative aircraft to enter into service on the European register. “EASA certification is an important milestone allowing us to kick off a maj...

Piaggio Seeks To Reassure Operators over Avanti’s Future

Piaggio Aerospace insisted last month that it will keep producing and supporting the Avanti Evo. In an August 16 statement, the Italian manufacturer sought to reassure operators who appear to have been discouraged by a July 28 press release indicating that a new “industrial plan” will se...

China's New Twin-engined Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed the maiden flight of its new twin-engined AC312E helicopter. Based on the techniques from the civilian helicopter AC312A, as well as both domestic and foreign market demands, AVIC HAIG’s AC312E is a light twin-engine helicopter, AVIC said in a statement on July 27 this year. It’s high-power, yet fuel efficient engine...

Bombardier gets ready for JetExpo

Bombardier once again will take an active part in Jet Expo 2016 Moscow exhibition, which will start on September 8 in Moscow at „Vnukovo-3” airport . This year, two business jet will be presented to Russian clients: Challenger 650 and Global 6000. "We see Russia as a key market for future growth . Buyers are mostly interested in medium and large business jets. We are...

Iran plans negotiations with Russia on purchase of Sukhoi fighter

Iran will not need additional air defense systems after getting from Russia the S-300 anti-aircraft missile defense systems and commissioning Iran’s similar system Bavar (Belief) 373. Therefore, Iran's Ministry of Defense intends to focus on negotiations with Russia on the purchase of the Sukhoi aircraft, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan told Iran’s TV on...

Backstage Pass: A police chief’s aerial view of Rio 2016

The Summer Olympics and Paralympics capture hearts and minds as world champions go for the gold – and they’re not the only ones who must deliver peak performances: Rio police chief Colonel Perlingeiro and Airbus Helicopters are hard at work around the clock to ensure a safe Games for all involved. Though it seems like all eyes are on the athletes at the center of 2016’s Rio Ol...

Embraer’s Newest Program Will Make Its Planes Look (and Fly) Faster

Since its founding in 1969, Embraer has been known for creating world-class private jets. Much of its success comes from the Brazilian firm’s commitment to designing bold new jets for its customers to enjoy. And its latest endeavor, the ACE program, proves the brand's loyalty to innovative design. “The ACE program is an enhancement package to pre-owned Embraer Phenom priva...

Boeing Delivers 50th 787 Dreamliner to ANA

Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing's Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world's first airline to operate 50 787 Dreamliners. "The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up new routes into new markets, while also...

Intel Unveils 'Aero' Drone Development Platform

Semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corporation this week announced the launch of the “Aero Ready to Fly” quadcopter drone, designed as a platform for drone application developers. The quadcopter will be available later this year; it was unveiled August 16 at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. “Designed from the ground up to support drones,” the Aero platform...

Airbus offers overtime to workers as it battles to get A350 back on track

As well as its wine and cheese, France is also famed for its traditional August month off, when much of the workforce simply shuts down and heads to the beach. It’s a brave – or perhaps desperate – company that’s willing to challenge French workers’ assumption that they get to spend a month en vacances but now Airbus, one of the country’s most high-profi...

Boeing Awarded $2.8B for KC-46A Tanker Initial Production

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] $2.8 billion on Aug. 18 for KC-46A tanker low-rate initial production. The award includes the first two “production lots” of 7 and 12 planes respectively, as well as spare parts. Including future options, Boeing plans to build a total of 179 of the 767-based refueling aircraft for the Air Force to replace their KC-135 fleet. “The...

Flight fantastic

Instead of rewiring planes to fly themselves, why not give them android pilots? THE idea of a drone—an aircraft designed from scratch to be pilotless—is now familiar. But what if you want to make pilotless a plane you already possess? Air forces, particularly America’s, sometimes do this with obsolete craft that they wish to fly for target practice. By using servomotors to wor...

Focus on MC-21

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation held a press briefing where president Yuri Slyusar focused on the MC-21, SSJ100 and next-gen widebody programs. Sales of modern jetliners to the developing countries in Asia and Africa were among other topics addressed at the press briefing. Certain carriers from Egypt (Cairo Aviation) and Azerbaijan (AZAL) have already signed for the MC-21....

Boeing, Nok Air Partner for Humanitarian Aid Flight

Boeing and Nok Air partnered today to launch a special humanitarian aid mission to Thailand. With the help of the international non-profit organization Vital Voices, whose mission is to invest in and empower women leaders, the airline's 22nd Next-Generation 737-800 will transport and deliver nearly 30 boxes full of relief items including clothes and school supplies. The it...

Upcoming events

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
United Kingdom, Farnborough

The Air Charter Expo – ACE’26

08/09/2026
United Kingdom, London

Essential news

ATR sees Vietnam as a key growth market for regional aviation in Southeast Asia

ATR highlighted Vietnam's significant potential as a market for modern regional aviation, pointing to strong underlying demand, an expanding airport network and a new generation of turboprop...

Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos join forces to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel production project in France

Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel production project at the Port of...

Bombardier & Elie Saab collaboration introduces the Haute Couture of aviation with Global 8000 cabin design

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB unveiled a new chapter in business aviation: a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute cout...

Boosting East Frisian Island connectivity - Inselflieger takes delivery of its second Tecnam P2012 STOL

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) took delivery of its secondTecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. This acquisition is direct result of the outstanding operational su...