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First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

AutoFlight achieves historic first flight in Japan, advancing global AAM development

AutoFlight has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture. The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-...

Safran expands engine production capacity in Querétaro strengthening its footprint in Mexico

Safran Aircraft Engines inaugurated a new assembly line as part of the extension of Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico plant in Querétaro. With this expansion, Safran advances the integration of its industrial and logistical activities in Querétaro within North America. This milestone...

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Heart Aerospace to conduct first fully electric experimental flight in Plattsburgh, NY

Heart Aerospace plans to conduct the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator airplane, Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1), at upstate New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport in 2025. The first experimental flight of Heart X1, which is set to become the largest fully electric aircraft ever to fly, marks a critical milestone in Heart Aerospace’s developme...

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer completes successful EUDAAS demonstration, paving the way for unmanned aircraft integration in European airspace

Leonardo announced successful completion of a landmark demonstration with its Falco Xplorer uncrewed aerial system, which took off from Trapani Birgi (Italy) airport to validate the European Detect and Avoid technological demonstrator, part of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme funded EUDAAS project. The in-flight demonstration concluded a technological developmen...

Royal Canadian Air Force to use 19 PC-21 next generation trainers in the future

Pilatus announced the successful conclusion of a major contract with KF Aerospace as part of its collaboration with SkyAlyne for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s “Future Aircrew Training” program. The contract involves the delivery of nineteen state-of-the-art PC-21 training aircraft. The nineteen PC-21s will be stationed at the air force base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, from 2026....

First Qantas A321XLR progresses to final assembly line

Qantas is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus A321XLR with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg, Germany. This marks a significant milestone in the Group’s fleet renewal program, with the aircraft’s major airframe components including the forward and rear fuselage, wings and iconic Flying Kangaroo tail coming together....

Electra showcases hybrid-electric aircraft in DOD’s Thunderstorm 24-4

Electra has completed another military flight demonstration of its hybrid-electric prototype aircraft. The demonstration flights were part of the Thunderstorm 24-4 “Expeditionary Operations” technology showcase sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in early November. An invitation-only field technology showcase, Thunderstorm 24-4 hi...

Milestones on the path to climate-friendly aviation

Radical technical and operational efficiency, 100 per cent renewable energy sources (such as SAF and hydrogen) and climate-impacting measures on operational level — these are the three main approaches being considered for climate-friendly aviation. However, only concerted action by all stakeholders in global aviation and beyond can achieve this goal. Prof. Dr. Mirko Hornung, Executi...

Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network. Emir...

magniX achieves historic milestone in completing NASA test campaign

magniX announced a historic milestone in completing testing of its magni650 electric propulsion unit at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed in Sandusky, Ohio. The magni650 successfully performed at an altitude of 30,000 feet at a maximum continuous power of 700 kilowatts – an unprecedented achievement for an electric engine. The breakthrough performance of magniX’s EP...

Diamond Aircraft further expands in Middle East with new Abu Dhabi flight school and DA50 delivery

Diamond Aircraft announced a contract for the acquisition of two DA40 und one DA42 aircraft by Abu Dhabi’s newly-founded ‘Project Aviation’ flight school, as well as the delivery of the first DA50 RG to the UAE. Diamond Aircraft’s single-engine DA40 and twin-engine DA42 piston aircraft are used worldwide by preeminent flight schools to train the next generation of...

Fly the Joby Aircraft in the new release of Microsoft Flight Simulator

Pilots around the world can now take the controls of the Joby aircraft in the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Joby electric air taxi is available in the latest edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator, offering all generations of aviation enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the future of flight from the pilot&rsquo...

Embraer launches ONEChain Program to increase efficiency within supply chain operations

Embraer has finalized the implementation of the ONEChain Program, an initiative to support the Company growth’s strategy that leverages digital transformation to help improve the management of its supply chain. The ONEChain platform was designed to simplify and digitalize supply chain operations by fostering greater transparency, agility, and collaboration through an integrated process...

U.S. Air Force again selects Gulfstream for fleet support

Gulfstream Aerospace has been awarded a contractor logistics support services contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for C-20 and C-37 fleets. This contract extends over a seven-year period and provides services to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: "For nearly 60 ye...

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Royal Canadian Air Force to use 19 PC-21 next generation trainers in the future

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First Qantas A321XLR progresses to final assembly line

Qantas is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus A321XLR with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg, Germany. This marks a significant mile...

Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which i...

Diamond Aircraft further expands in Middle East with new Abu Dhabi flight school and DA50 delivery

Diamond Aircraft announced a contract for the acquisition of two DA40 und one DA42 aircraft by Abu Dhabi’s newly-founded ‘Project Aviation’ flight school, as well as the deliver...

Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: trends, technologies, forecasts

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First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight. Testing for this aircraft will validate the cabin design and performance of the industry’s longest-range aircr...

AutoFlight achieves historic first flight in Japan, advancing global AAM development

AutoFlight has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Oka...

Heart Aerospace to conduct first fully electric experimental flight in Plattsburgh, NY

Heart Aerospace plans to conduct the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator airplane, Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1), at upstate New York’s Plattsburgh International...

Safran expands engine production capacity in Querétaro strengthening its footprint in Mexico

Safran Aircraft Engines inaugurated a new assembly line as part of the extension of Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico plant in Querétaro. With this expansion, Safran advances the integration...

Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer completes successful EUDAAS demonstration, paving the way for unmanned aircraft integration in European airspace

Leonardo announced successful completion of a landmark demonstration with its Falco Xplorer uncrewed aerial system, which took off from Trapani Birgi (Italy) airport to validate the European Dete...

First Qantas A321XLR progresses to final assembly line

Qantas is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus A321XLR with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg, Germany. This marks a significant mile...

Royal Canadian Air Force to use 19 PC-21 next generation trainers in the future

Pilatus announced the successful conclusion of a major contract with KF Aerospace as part of its collaboration with SkyAlyne for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s “Future Aircrew Training&rdq...