Speaking during the Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Pauls Irbins, Head of the Aerospace Direction at the RTU Innovation Office, presented a compelling vision of how Riga Technical University (RTU) can become a strategic partner for aeronautical and aerospace companies across Europe. As Europe’s aerospace sector seeks innovation, skilled talent, and cost-effective research partnerships, the present...
Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and planned production aircraft. Concurrently, award-winning air carrier JSX announced a deposit-backed agreement to acquire 50 ES-36 aircraft, with options for an additional 50, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The deal supports JSX's vision for a next-genera...
Props for a Purpose, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to humanitarian aviation, has acquired its first dedicated aircraft, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller.The aircraft has been secured through a 10-year lease agreement with AeroSpring Leasing LLC, representing a significant milestone for both organizations and enhancing their ability to support humanitarian missions more effectively. Since i...
RECARO Aircraft Seating Polska has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its expanded production and office facility in Świebodzin, Poland. The double-digit million-euro investment more than doubles the site’s size to over 22,000 square meters and increases annual production capacity by nearly 70%, from 60,000 to 100,000 passenger seats. The expansion includes 8,600 square m...
