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Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America

Cessna SkyCourier has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation, expanding aircraft’s ability to support operational activities in some of the most remote areas of North America. The first SkyCourier in the region – a freighter variant – is expect...

Hartzell extends backcountry propeller discounts to RAF Supporters for 2025

Hartzell Propeller has extended its $1,000 discount on new Hartzell backcountry aircraft propellers for members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation through the end of 2025. This offer, available for the fifth consecutive year, comes with an additional benefit: for each discounted prope...

Manta Aircraft unveiled full-scale mock-up of the ANN 6

Manta Aircraft debuted a full-scale mock-up of the all new hybrid-electric long range HeV/STOL ANN Plus. The ANN 6 is a multipurpose, six-seater air vehicle offering comfortable space for 1 pilot and 5 passengers - for personal mobility, business travel, medical and cargo transport operations. Combining helicopter versatility with airplane efficiency, this aircraft supports both VTOL & ST...

Baykar set to become the new owner of Italian aviation giant Piaggio Aerospace

Italy Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, the country’s aviation giant, to Baykar. The world’s largest UCAV company, Baykar outbidded rivals from multiple countries in a competitive tender for the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, which was established in 1884. The company worked with Pragma Consulting on financial valuation during the pr...

Gilat secures over $18 million orders addressing demand for in-flight connectivity solutions

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured over $18 million in orders for IFC solutions. These orders are mainly for Gilat SkyEdge platforms, related services and SSPAs. The equipment and services are scheduled for delivery within the next 12 months. These orders highlight the confidence in Gilat’s advanced technology and solutions to address the unique challenges and opportunities in IFC...

Airbus delivered first Standard 3 configured NH90 to Spain

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 of the second batch of 23 helicopters to the Directorate General of Armament and Material at its facility in Albacete, Spain. This is the first NH90 in the Standard 3 configuration for the Spanish Air and Space Force. This second batch, which includes 23 NH90 helicopters, foresees the delivery of a total of 16 Standard 3 helicopters, ten of...

Embraer signs contract for two C-390 Millennium with an undisclosed customer

Embraer signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The contract also includes a comprehensive training and support package as well as the supply of spare parts. The aircraft will be specially configured to meet customers’ requirements, which include tactical transport of troops and vehicles, humanitarian aid, disaster mana...

EHang partners with Beijing Fangshan District Government to launch national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue equipment

EHang announced a strategic partnership with the Fangshan District Government. Together, the two parties aim to advance the low-altitude emergency rescue sector by establishing EHang’s national headquarters for low-altitude emergency rescue equipment in Fangshan District, Beijing with top-level mapping of its multiple application scenarios and complete industrial chain. This initiative seeks...

Vertical Aerospace finalises investment agreement

Vertical Aerospace has entered into definitive documents and received shareholder approval for a transaction that includes up to $50 million in new committed funding. This announcement marks the significant advancement of the agreement in principle, announced in November, aimed at strengthening Vertical’s balance sheet by approximately $180 million and accelerating the Company&rsqu...

Lilium achieves breakthrough in investor search

Lilium announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement with Mobile Uplift Corporation, a company set up by an experienced consortium of investors from Europe and North America. Mobile Uplift Corporation intends to acquire the operating assets of the Subsidiaries Lilium and Lilium eAircraft. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, Lilium expects that the Agr...

Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter's partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood using Wingcopter's delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings and the local blood center of the Japanese Red Cross, research blood was flown between the cities of Urasoe and Nago in Okinawa Prefecture. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness and effi...

Cirrus celebrates 600 Vision Jet deliveries

Cirrus announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance in a light, sleek design. The delivery of the 600th Vision Jet marks a significant achievement not only for Cirrus but...

Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

Horizon Aircraft has received an investment from a strategic investor and aerospace supporter, for aggregate proceeds of $8.4 million. The strategic financing will fortify Horizon Aircraft’s balance sheet, provide stability in the operations, governance and regulatory priorities, and fund further development and flight testing of its hybrid eVTOL, the Cavorite X7. Brandon...

Archer completes construction of high-volume manufacturing facility

Archer Aviation received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. Archer is now working to complete the tooling load-in for the initial manufacturing line at this facility. Production is planned to begin in early 2025, with the goal of ramping to a rate of two aircraft per month by the end of the...

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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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Joby Aviation establishes hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, advancing air mobility innovation in Texas

Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas d...

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...

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

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...

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.&...