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Horizon Aircraft partners with renowned designer Andrea Mocellin to shape the future of air mobility

Embraer opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO facilities to serve commercial jets fleet in the United States and beyond

Embraer opened its new Commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar, while building a second hangar that is scheduled for completion in 2...

20 years of research for future-proof aviation

Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V. was founded in November 2005. Its mission: working together across disciplines to develop new approaches for tomorrow's air transport. The research center is a public-private partnership involving the Free State of Bavaria, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center, IABG, Liebhe...

Tecnam awarded contract to supply ten P2010 TDI aircraft to Finnish Aviation Academy

Tecnam has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy for the delivery of ten Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution. Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong c...

Thales celebrates American Airlines 1st 787-9 aircraft flying with AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System

On 5 June 2025, American Airlines premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft, equipped with Thales' AVANT Up inflight entertainment  system, made its debut on its inaugural flight from Chicago O’Hare to Los Angeles followed by its inaugural Flagship Suite service from Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. American Airlines, the first oneworld alliance member to introduce this I...

CARIBAVIA 2025 – what Tecnam can offer to the Carribean – Francesco Sferra

Purchasing an aircraft is a significant choice for an airline, an operator, a country, or a lessor. Before choosing an aircraft type, many hours of planning, examination, and comparison. Return on investment, business strategy, business plan, etc. CARIBAVIA 2025  Day 3: Francesco Sferra's presentation on Tecnam. I must admit, as a potential buyer, I would appreciate even the way...

Strategic agreements to accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation - Ascendance, Green Aerolease and Leman Aviation

Ascendance signed key agreements with leading players. These partnerships with Green Aerolease, Finistair (W3 Group), and Leman Aviation mark a significant step in building an operational ecosystem around hybridization, serving a more sustainable and field-adapted aviation sector. Platforms equipped with STERNA hybrid pack to decarbonize aviation With Green Aerolease and Finistair, Ascendanc...

Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month. This agreement sets the course for future inflight entertainment innovations to support Qatar Airways’ digital transformation journey, giving the airline access to the most innovative technologies. In addition, this MoA covers the oppor...

Lockheed Martin and Electra expand collaboration to accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL commercialization

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Electra signed a MoU to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 Ultra-STOL aircraft. Lockheed Martin will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development. Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra...

Air Tahiti opts for ATR HighLine All-Business Class cabin

Air Tahiti has selected the ‘ATR HighLine All-Business Class’ cabin interior for one of its four newly ordered ATR 72-600 aircraft.  This marks the launch by Air Tahiti of a unique VIP service to start in the second half of 2026, that will serve some of the most iconic destinations in the world, the island of Bora Bora – the Pearl of the Pacific &nda...

Bombardier begins landmark deliveries of three Challenger 3500 aircraft to Aloula Aviation

Bombardier announced the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia. Aloula Aviation will be receiving the first Challenger 3500 aircraft to be registered in Saudi Arabia. The best-selling aircraft was chosen for its spacious cabin, outstanding range and renowned reliability, making...

STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo...

Elixir Aircraft signs with Airways Aviation for 16 aircraft at Paris Airshow

At Paris Air Show 2025, Elixir Aircraft has officially announced the signature of a letter of intent for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th  generation Elixir training aircraft. Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and l...

Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada advance regional turboprop innovation at Paris Air Show

Deutsche Aircraft & Pratt & Whitney Canada provided an update on the 40-seat D328eco regional turboprop at Paris Air Show. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-S engine is a next-generation turboprop designed to meet the evolving demands of regional air travel, especially in markets, where operators face unique challenges such as short runways, harsh weather...

First aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to be delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, launching new era of medieval services

Tassili Travail Aérien at Paris Air Show has signed a purchase agreement for two new Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, marking the first order of an aero-medical equipped SkyCourier and the first SkyCourier order in Africa. Based in Algeria, TTA is a subsidiary of Sonatrach, the national state-owned oil and gas company. TTA provides passenger transportation, aero-medical evacuation, and othe...

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Jungheinrich & Deutsche Aircraft set a new standard in aerospace logistics with automated warehouse for next-generation regional aircraft production

In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting...

SkyDrive eyes Osaka’s rooftops for a new generation of eVTOL vertiports

Following the successful public flight demonstrations at Expo 2025 Osaka, SkyDrive announced plans to undertake a feasibility study exploring the conversion of Osaka City’s existi...

Airbus A350F freighter successfully performs its maiden flight

The Airbus A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two flight test aircraft, has successfully completed its maiden flight. Equipped with dedicated flight test instrumentation, the aircraft spent 4 hou...

German aviation reaches new milestone as Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco® Final Assembly Line

A new era for German aerospace began today as Deutsche Aircraft officially opened its Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Joined by senior government representatives Christian Hirte an...

RAF 2026 - RTU opens new pathways for European aerospace collaboration

Speaking during the Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Pauls Irbins, Head of the Aerospace Direction at the RTU Innovation Office, presented a compelling vision of how Riga Technical University (RTU) can becom...

Heart Aerospace unveils ES-36, announces JSX purchase agreement for up to 100 aircraft

Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and planned production aircraft. Concurrently, award-winning air carrier JSX announced a deposit-backed agreem...

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Jungheinrich & Deutsche Aircraft set a new standard in aerospace logistics with automated warehouse for next-generation regional aircraft production

In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting...

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...

Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR flight training device set for NBAA-BACE debut in Las Vegas

TRU Simulation + Training Inc. will showcase its Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Cessna Skyhawk at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking the simulator's first appearance at the indust...

PAL-V, AVION and FLYVE announce strategic partnership to scale global FlyDrive training infrastructure

PAL-V has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AVION, a specialist in advanced flight training devices, and FLYVE, a developer of FlyDrive ecosystems for professional and government operator...

FACC unlocks new growth opportunities through strategic funding

Rising production rates and the launch of new aircraft programs are driving increased demand for manufacturing capacity across the aerospace industry. To support this growth, FACC plans to i...

Tecnam expands U.S. presence with Finnoff as exclusive Western Region distributor for the P2012

Tecnam has announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of its P2012 aircraft family across the United States. Under the agreement, Finnoff has been appointed the exclus...

KLM marks fleet milestone with delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Dutch flag carrier KLM, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has welcomed its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. The arrival...