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Jags Aviation Guyana acquires two Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft

Jags Aviation Inc., a dynamic and fast-growing aviation enterprise in Guyana, and a valued member of the BK Group of Companies acquired two P2012 Traveller aircraf Aircraft, each powered by two 375 hp Continental GTSIO-520-S engines, are scheduled for delivery in early August 2025. One of the aircraft is currently featured at the prestigious EAA AirVenture Oshkos...

Michael Goulian Aviation places first U.S. retail order for INTEGRAL R two-seater trainer with aerobatic capabilities

During EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh 2025, AURA AERO announced its first U.S. retail order for INTEGRAL R. Michael Goulian, a renowned American aerobatic champion and airshow performer, placed an order for one aircraft, to be used at his flight school in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This marks a significant milestone for AURA AERO as it expands into the U.S. market. At Mike Goulian Aviation, the INTEGR...

magniX and Robinson Helicopter Company to develop battery electric R66 helicopter demonstrator

magniX and Robinson Helicopter Company have agreed to jointly develop a battery electric demonstrator based on the Robinson R66 platform. The two companies plan to have the first flight of this demonstrator take place in late 2026. magniX will provide its fully integrated electric powertrain for helicopters, including the first of its range of lightweight, high speed HeliStorm engines designe...

Rotortrade completes first pre-owned helicopter sale of the year in Indonesia

Rotortrade has finalized the sale of a 2014 Bell 429 VIP helicopter (MSN 57241) to PT Whitesky Aviation in Indonesia. Originally acquired in China in 2015, the aircraft had accumulated just 380 flight hours due to slower-than-expected regulatory liberalization in the region. As part of its strategy of acquiring underutilized assets, restoring them to optimal condition, and redeploying them where o...

Piper Aircraft awarded its largest domestic trainer order in company history from The University of North Dakota

Piper Aircraft announced a historic new fleet agreement for up to 188 aircraft, valued at approximately $155M, with the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace). This contract solidifies a partnership of nearly four decades that will continue to shape the future of pilot training for the next eight-to-ten years, positioning both organizations...

Tecnam strengthens strategic partnership with Guyana Defence Force

Tecnam successfully delivered Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft to Guyana Defence Force. This marks a significant milestone in Tecnam's ongoing efforts to support military and civilian operations in challenging environments worldwide. The aircraft, registration 8R-MAB, was acquired following a signed acceptance agreement in May. Operated by the GDF Air Corps, it is set to enhance the country&rsq...

ATOBA Energy and Air Moana strategic partnership to accelerate SAF deployment in French Polynesia

ATOBA Energy and Air Moana signed an agreement to implement scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.This strategic collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in Tahiti. It marks a major step forward in the decarbonization of aviation in the Pacific region. As part of this agreement...

Daher unveils the “Me & My Kodiak” app to enhance the connected aircraft experience for Kodiak operators

Daher announced the development of the Me & My Kodiak mobile application for the Kodiak airplane family, expanding the company’s application of digital technology to further enhance operational efficiency and overall safety for its turboprop-powered aircraft product lines. Currently available in a demo version, the Me & My Kodiak app is compatible with smartphones and tablets, and it...

Rasakti selected to supply precision tooling and ground support equipment for Deutsche Aircraft D328eco

Rasakti has been selected by Deutsche Aircraft, to supply specialised tooling and ground support equipment for the PW127XT-S engine for the D328eco regional turboprop aircraft. This strategic collaboration highlights Deutsche Aircraft’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable aviation, while reinforcing Rasakti’s reputation for delivering precision-engineered solution...

McCauley Propeller Systems C780 propeller now factory standard for new Beechcraft King Air 360 customers

McCauley Propeller Systems announced its C780 propeller, which had previously been optional for factory installation, is now standard for all new commercial customers of the Beechcraft King Air 360. The first King Air 360 equipped with the propeller recently rolled out of production at Textron Aviation’s factory in Wichita, Kansas. Jason Hull, vice president and general manager, McCauley...

EVA Air launches new co-branded UATP pre-paid payment program

EVA Air is taking corporate travel to new heights with the launch of its new co-branded prepaid UATP card, issued in partnership with UATP, the global network simplifying payment. Designed exclusively for corporate clients, this innovative payment program empowers businesses to streamline travel payments, unlock tiered rewards, and take advantage of greater flexibility and transparency. EVA Air...

Tecnam names Cutter Aviation as authorized dealer for Arizona and California

Tecnam appointed Cutter Aviation as its Authorized Dealer for Arizona and California. This strategic partnership further strengthens Tecnam’s growing presence in North America, providing enhanced access to aircraft sales, support, and maintenance throughout the Southwest region. As a well-established name in general aviation since 1928, Cutter Aviation will now offer the complete line o...

Safran announces the acquisition of flight control and actuation activities from Collins Aerospace

Safran announced the closing of the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation activities which are mission critical systems for commercial and military aircraft, and helicopters. With this transaction, Safran becomes a global leader in flight control and actuation systems and is well-positioned for next-generation platforms. The acquired business employs appro...

Flexjet raises $800 million equity investment from investment group led by L Catterton

Flexjet has closed an $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC and the J. Safra Group. The investment, which marks the largest equity investment in the history of private aviation, will support Flexjet’s continuing v...

Hartzell earns FAA Type Certificate for First Part 35 electric engine propeller, designed and tested with BETA Technologies

Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility aircraft. The company worked with BETA Technologies to achieve this landmark, conducting all testing of its propeller on BETA’s proprietary electric propulsion systems, which are designed and manufactured in-house by BETA. This signifies the maturity, certifi...

Condor is further expanding its long-haul fleet

Condor has placed an order for four more long-haul A330-900neo aircraft with Airbus. The Supervisory Board already approved the order this week. Currently, Condor is already operating 18 A330neo aircraft with three more expected by the end of 2027. Thus, this summer Condor will be flying its long-haul routes exclusively with brand-new aircraft that offer guests maximum comfort above the clouds. Wi...

Garmin introduced its largest TXi touchscreen flight display yet

Garmin announced the new 12.1-inch display size in the TXi family of flight displays for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. The new display joins the existing 10.6-inch, 7-inch portrait and 7-inch landscape TXi flight displays. This additional display size increases the already versatile lineup of TXi upgrade possibilities, which deliver advanced PFD/MFD/EIS capabilities and provide an all...

Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours

Chapman Freeborn has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours. Despite the complexity of the task, the aircraft in question not only received the necessary parts on time but also departed ahead of schedule. In May 2025, the team at Chapman Freeborn received an urgent task of delivering crucial parts from Paris Vatry Airport (XCR) to At...

Vertical Aerospace completed world first public airport-to-airport flight

Vertical Aerospace completed the world’s first airport-to-airport piloted flight by a full-scale, winged tilt-rotor eVTOL designed for commercial service. Following Flight Conditions and Permit to Fly approvals from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the VX4 prototype flew to the Royal International Air Tattoo. On Wednesday, 16 July, the piloted VX4 prototype flew 17 miles from Vertical’...

ATSG leases first EASA-certified A321 converted freighter to Warsaw Cargo

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. announced the delivery of its first A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to Warsaw Cargo, an emerging air cargo operator based in Warsaw, Poland. The A321-200PCF is a highly capable narrowbody freighter that brings modern efficiency and versatility to regional air cargo networks. Converte...

Embraer and Portuguese Air Force celebrate major milestones with delivery of the third KC-390 and maiden flight of the A-29N

Embraer and Portuguese Air Force celebrated two major milestones today involving the KC-390 Millennium and A-29N Super Tucano programs: the delivery of the third KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the FAP and the launch of the A-29N flight test campaign, which included a historic joint flight of both aircraft. The third KC-390 is part of an agreement between Embraer and the Portuguese government that w...