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Expanding capabilities in Australia - Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport

Embraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium

Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in the presence of a delegation of representatives from the Austrian government. Bosco da Co...

Thales, Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails launch one of world's largest Contrail Avoidance campaigns

Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid fligh...

ATR reports strong 2024 sales growth, meets delivery forecast

ATR announced its 2024 full-year results, with a growth trajectory driven by successful partnerships with existing and new customers. Orders of 56 aircraft represent a 40% rise from 2023, with a mix of renewed commitments from existing operators and new customers, both airlines and lessors, exemplifying strong market demand for ATR aircraft. 51 ATR 72 and 5 ATR 42 aircraft were orde...

Final G650 completes production

The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...

Safran selects TEAL for the production of LEAP engine turbine parts in India

At the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru, Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-leading French engine manufacturer specializing in the design, development and production of aircraft engines, and Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL), a major player in the Indian aerospace industry based in Bengaluru, signed a contract for the production of parts for the LEAP engine's low-pressure turbine...

LODD and Skyports Infrastructure unveil vertiport concept design for Abu Dhabi AAM network

LODD, an Abu Dhabi based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial logistics, and with Skyports Infrastructure, the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility industry, have unveiled vertiport designs to be developed across three strategic locations. The project aims to enhance air mobility solutions, integrating them into Abu Dhabi’s tra...

Embraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning

Embraer and Southern Africa Airlink inked a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft. The agreement will see Airlink become the first African customer for the customized Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning management system, which will optimize its inventory levels and reduce its operational costs for its fleet of ERJ and...

JCAB issues G-1 certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued a G-1 certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft. The JCAB’s decision, which represents an important milestone along SkyDrive’s path to aircraft certification and commercial operations, follows agreement between the JCAB and SkyDrive over the specific airworthiness and performance criteria that will be required for the type certific...

Wingcopter extends range of applications to long-range LiDAR surveying

Wingcopter announced that it will expand its offering beyond cargo drones to include the sale of long-range BVLOS LiDAR surveying solutions. For this, the Wingcopter 198, company’s flagship product, will be equipped with superior laser scanning and camera systems, enabling the efficient and rapid collection of high-quality data. The aim is to give customers the opportunity to survey up to 37...

Embraer E-Freighter earns triple certification

Embraer E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and is therefore certified for global operations. Full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil was achieved in 2024. The E-Freighter made its first flight in April 2024 and its first public appearance at the Far...

Hartzell Propeller offers $1,000 discount on composite top props to AOPA members

Hartzell Propeller is launching a new promotion for all of calendar year 2025, offering a $1,000 discount on any new carbon fiber composite propeller through its Top Prop STC program. This special offer is available to verified members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. To qualify for the $1,000 discount, AOPA members must confirm their active membership via an online process. Add...

Dynamatic Technologies and Deutsche Aircraft collaborate at Aero India 2025

Dynamatic Technologies Limited has partnered with Deutsche Aircraft at Aero India 2025 in Bangalore. Dynamatic is hosting the Deutsche Aircraft team marking a significant step in the aviation sector and supporting the "Make in India" initiative. As India evolves into a major hub for regional aviation, Deutsche Aircraft is advancing its D328eco 40-seat turboprop aircraft de...

Dassault wins Good Design Award 2024 for NeXus flight deck

Dassault Aviation flight deck of the future, NeXus, has won the coveted Good Design Award from a jury assembled by two organizations: the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design; and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The NeXus flight deck won in the Transportation category. The award was founded in 1950 by legendary architect Eero Saarinen and...

Skyports Drone Services enters Saudi Arabia with proof-of-concept for giga-projects

Skyports Drone Services is making its first entry into the Saudi Arabian market through a strategic collaboration with iot squared, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and national telecom company stc group. The partnership will leverage Skyports’ expertise in beyond visual line of sight operations for a proof-of-concept exploring the integratio...

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