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Daher flies its MALE EyePulse drone

Daher has successfully completed flight demonstrations of EyePulse, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone prototype presented to the French Defense Procurement Agency as part of a call for projects. This successful maiden flight, carried out at the Tarbes site, is a key milestone that confirms the Daher Group's ability to act quickly and respond to the needs of defense stakeholder...

Rotortrade delivers two Airbus H145 D3 to SAF Hélicoptères

Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...

EDF Group increases its stake in AURA AERO to 2 million euros to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation

One year after acquiring a stake in AURA AERO, a French pioneer in low-carbon aviation, EDF Group increases its participation to 2 million euros, through its subsidiary SAFIDI, dedicated to local anchorage. With this new investment, the Group reaffirms its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France. In a context where av...

Rotortrade delivers second helicopter to Heli Support

Rotortrade announced the sale of a second helicopter to Heli Support, one of New Zealand’s leading MRO providers and an Airbus completion centre. This new transaction underscores the strong trust and long-term partnership between the two companies, reinforcing Rotortrade’s role as a dependable global source for high-quality pre-owned helicopters. The aircraft involved is an Airbus H...

Qantas first Project Sunrise aircraft takes shape in Toulouse

Qantas aircraft set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel is now on the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, marking a significant step towards the airline’s historic non-stop flights between Australia and London and New York. The national carrier and Airbus have released the first images of the A350-1000 Ultra Long Range aircraft, following the completion of major production m...

French Navy to become first European military operator of Pilatus PC-24

French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft fleet will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the French Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor. Delivery of the first of three PC-24s is scheduled for February 2026. Designed for exceptional operational flexibility, the PC-24 is certified for single-pilot...

BERINGER AERO: 40 years of innovation, passion and aviation excellence

BERINGER AERO team gathered  to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary with a memorable event at their headquarters. Over 200 guests — including aircraft manufacturers, dealers, pilots, team members, and friends from across the globe — gathered to pay tribute to four decades of innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for aviation.  Throughout the year, BE...

Beyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Beyond Aero is reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. This achievement is validated by a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, a critical milestone moving Beyond Aero from laboratory promise to real-industrial viability. The TRL6 demonstration took place at Beyond Aero’s new integrated hydrogen-electric pow...

ALSIM launches its new AL2006 Tecnam Simulator

ALSIM launches brand-new AL2006 simulator, specifically designed to replicate the Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft – widely recognized as the world’s most fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft and a benchmark in modern twin-engine aviation. The AL2006 faithfully reproduces the Tecnam P2006T NG, a highly regarded, cost-efficient multi-engine trainer. Designed to EAS...

Michelin supports Voliris in the development of its next- generation aircraft: the NATAC

Michelin Inflatable Solutions will collaborate on the development of NATAC, the automatic air shuttle for containers developed by Voliris. Michelin Inflatable Solutions brings its expertise in composite materials and their assembly to the service of growing technological products. By developing innovative industrial methods for assembling technical textiles, Michelin shares its knowledge of materi...

Dassault Aviation: France places new Falcon Albatros order

On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program. A total of twelve aircraft are planned under this program, of which seven were previously ordered in December 2020. Dassault Aviation, together with the many French...

Clean Aviation selects ATR to lead the future of low-emission regional flight

ATR was selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation. As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-...