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Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation announce strategic collaboration to unlock new regional mobility ecosystem

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP SurveyStar to Romanian operator Primul Meridian

Diamond Aircraft delivered a DA62 MPP SurveyStar to Primul Meridian, a long-standing Romanian customer and pioneer in special mission aerial surveying. This marks a new chapter in a nearly two-decade partnership, as Primul Meridian upgrades its fleet to the latest generation of Diamond’s Speci...

World's largest flying canvas takes flight: STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver redefines art in the sky

STARLUX Airlines took delivery of STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver at Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, France, bringing to life its landmark collaboration with visionary Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. Conceived as the world's largest flying canvas, the aircraft represents STAR...

Cirrus introduces TRAC10: a purpose-built aircraft engineered to transform professional flight training

Cirrus Aircraft introduced the TRAC10, a newly designed flight training aircraft purpose-built for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. The introduction of the TRAC10 expands the existing TRAC flight training aircraft product line. Featuring a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, spacious three-seat interior, Garmin® flight deck, and Cirrus Airframe Parac...

Garmin adds over a dozen 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 18 new Guided Visual Approaches and 13 new airports – including Las Vegas, NV (KLAS), Oakland, CA (KOAK), West...

SkyDrive marks a total of 300 flights without incident

SkyDrive announced the completion of 300 flights of SKYDRIVE, having reached this milestone over a period of 20 months from November 2024 and June 2026. Through these demonstration flights, the company not only assessed aircraft’s performance, but have also amassed a large volume of flight data which will, once the aircraft is on the market, help support regular, on-time, commercial ope...

Tecnam to introduce a new vision for personal flying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

Tecnam announced that EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will mark the public introduction of a new chapter in the company’s history and its long-term vision for the future of personal flying. Developed over several years, this initiative represents far more than a new aircraft program. It reflects Tecnam’s ambition to redefine the personal flying experience by combining Italian des...

The farthest fastest flight in business aviation history - Gulfstream G800

Gulfstream Aerospace announced two major milestones: G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. G800 secured the 800th city pair speed record earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah. The aircraft traveled 2,973 nautical miles/5,505 kilometers in 5 hours and 52 minute...

Thales and Ankaa to deliver multi-mission Air Traffic Surveillance radars for Oman, capable of supporting both civil and military operations

Thales, in partnership with Omani prime contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority to design, supply, install, and commission its latest-generation TRACSIGMA Primary Surveillance radar and two RSM NG Secondary Surveillance radars. The first radar will be delivered in 2027, demonstrating Thales’ ability to rapidly deliver advanced surveillance...

Aeroberm releases Shenzhen & Greater Bay Area Vertiport Market Study as Hong Kong's low-altitude economy accelerates

Aeroberm will release its Low Altitude Economy Vertiport Market Study for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area at LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong this week, as the region moves from pilot programs toward full commercial rollout of eVTOL aircraft. The release comes as Hong Kong ramps up its "Regulatory Sandbox X" program, with both EHang (partnering with Kwoon Chung Smart Mob...

Daher Aircraft steps up its support and logistics capabilities with an expanded new facility in western France

Daher Aircraft inaugurated a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics center in western France that expands the company’s support capabilities for a broad range of aircraft – from helicopters and training airplanes to legacy general aviation types built by its predecessor companies. The facility occupies a purpose-built 6,000-square-meter building at Jonzac-Neulle...

Thales introduces new Search & Landing Light to maximise visibility in critical helicopter missions

Thales introduces its new generation Search & Landing Light, one of the most advanced, reliable and versatile helicopter illumination systems available today. Combining native 360° swivelling coverage, a compact flush-mounted design and a software-defined, connected architecture, the new high-power SLL delivers unrestricted illumination and mission-tailored functionality for a wide range o...

One year on: Baykar stabilizes and relaunches Piaggio Aerospace

Turkish aerospace leader marks the first year of ownership with a new industrial plan, a relaunched brand, sustained employment, and investment well beyond original commitments - setting Piaggio on a path back to profitability. Nearly one year after completing its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace on 30 June 2025, Baykar today summarized the progress achieved in stabilizing and transforming on...

High-speed internet now available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Pilatus announced the introduction of Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, delivering global, high-speed broadband to the world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet. The system is set to enter service, bringing fast, low-latency connectivity to owners wherever they fly. The system is certified by FAA and EASA. New connectivity solution built on the...

Tecnam and Oriens Aviation expand partnership to the Netherlands

Tecnam is expanding its partnership with Oriens Aviation. Back in 2021 Oriens became the authorised Sales and Service Centre for the British Isles. Now the company is establishing a dedicated subsidiary to serve as the exclusive Tecnam dealer for the Netherlands. Oriens Aviation demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the Tecnam brand over past five years. Their pro...

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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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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...

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...

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

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...

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.&...