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XTI Aerospace files new U.S. patent application for TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft

Saudi Arabia groundbreaking Air taxi trial set to transform Hajj travel for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has successfully conducted its first air taxi trial in Mecca, setting the stage for deployment in the coming years and transforming Hajj transportation for pilgrims. Led by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics...

Nautilus Aviation Bell 407GXi helicopters reach 3,000 successful flight hours

The Bell 407GXi fleet under Nautilus Aviation, one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators with more than 25 years of flying experience, has now clocked 3,000 successful flight hours. In March 2022, Nautilus Aviation placed an order for five new Bell 407GXis to support tourism charter and...

COCESNA and Thales signed two contracts to modernize its AMHS and AIM systems and navigation aids infrastructure

Thales signed two contracts with COCESNA, the Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services, to modernize their Aeronautical Message Handling System, Aeronautical Information Management system, and navigation aids  infrastructure. This renewal of trust reflects COCESNA's confidence in Thales' capabilities for enhancing critical aviation systems in six Central American count...

Industry collaboration to advance fast-growing aerospace sector in Aotearoa

Airways International and Tāwhaki Joint Venture are working together to help drive the New Zealand aerospace sector forward in a collaboration agreement announced today. Both Airways International and Tāwhaki are focused on supporting sector growth in a way that enables the safe integration of new and existing aerospace technologies in the airspace system. Their agreement identifies key target are...

Lilium launches China Legal Entity as part of collaboration with the Bao’an District of Shenzhen

Lilium has signed a collaboration agreement with the Shenzhen-based Bao’an District. Under the agreement, Lilium has established its APAC regional headquarters in the district by way of its recently created Chinese entity (力翎航空), meaning “Powerful Wing”. The collaboration will establish Lilium as...

Royal Aero Club of Western Australia selects P-Mentor to its fleet

Australia largest flight training organizations, with more than 30 aircraft, The Royal Aero Club of Western Australia, which will celebrate its 95 year anniversary in August, will add Tecnam P-Mentors to its fleet via a long term cross hire agreement. Deliveries will commence with two of the IFR certified, auto pilot equipped, two-seat, Rotax powered, aircraft commencing in July of 2024, whic...

TBMOPA’s annual European convention brings together civilian and governmental operators of Daher’s TBM aircraft family

Last month, European convention of the TBM Owners and Pilots Association attracted a wide customer base of its fast and efficient TBM aircraft product line – from private owners and operators to the French Air Force and French Army Aviation. Daher was a co-sponsor of the annual gathering, underscoring its support for the TBMOPA’s commitment to the promotion of flight safety a...

HTM orders up to three Airbus H145 helicopters for offshore wind operations

HTM Helicopters has placed an order for one Airbus H145 helicopter, with options for two additional helicopters of the same type. The new helicopter will be used in offshore wind operations, transporting technicians and materials to wind farm turbines off the coasts of Germany and France. HTM was the first operator to take delivery of a five-bladed H145 to be used for offshore wind opera...

Bombardier Defense & ADAC announced order of a new Challenger 650 aircraft for Medevac use

German ADAC has placed an order for a Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft through its daughter company Aero-Dienst. The aircraft will be configured as a dedicated air ambulance for Aero-Dienst, ADAC’s main aircraft operator, and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. The aircraft will be used to provide medical transportation to ADAC customers around the world. With the signing of...

Deutsche Aircraft expands horizons at ILA 2024 Talent Hub

With a strong base in Oberpfaffenhofen, Munich, Deutsche Aircraft is now expanding its operations and creating new job opportunities in the Leipzig region. The establishment of the Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where the 40-seater sustainable turboprop, the D328eco, will be manufactured, will position Deutsche Aircraft as a prominent player in the aerospace sector and offer excitin...

Piper Aircraft M700 Fury achieves FAA FIKI certification

Piper Aircraft received Flight into Known Icing (FIKI) certification from FAA for its new flagship aircraft, the M700 FURY. The FIKI system comes standard on all M700 FURY aircraft, and is an electromechanical expulsion deicing system located on the tail as well as the leading edge of the wing. International certifications for the M700 and FIKI are progressing as planned and on trac...

World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel show significant non-CO2 emission reductions

Results from the world's first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel on both engines of a commercial aircraft show a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional Jet A-1 fuel.  The ECLIF3 study, in which Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace Center and SAF producer Neste collaborated, was the fir...

XTI Aerospace announces Mesa Airlines' investment in XTI and conditional pre-order for 100 TriFan 600 aircraft

XTI Aerospace announced that Mesa Air Group is the purchaser under a previously disclosed conditional purchase order for up to 100 TriFan 600 aircraft, a fixed-wing, vertical lift crossover airplane, which is currently in development. If all conditions are met and the order is fully exercised, it could represent up to approximately $1 billion in revenue for XTI Aerospace....

MTU Aero Engines advances technological development of the Flying Fuel Cell

Zero emissions are the major goal of commercial aviation as well as the vision of MTU Aero Engines. With its Flying Fuel Cell Germany leading engine manufacturer is steadily advancing the complete electrification of the powertrain, leaping from one milestone to the next. A test campaign of the tank system was successfully completed at MT Aerospace, while in Munich test cells are being built for th...

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NOEMI Aerospace and Pawan Hans sign strategic MoU to explore electric seaplane operations in India

NOEMI Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pawan Hans, India's leading helicopter operator, to explore the introduction of electric amphibious aircraft for regional air tra...

Archer to shape physical AI future of aerospace & defense with acquisition of Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid subsidiaries

Boeing and Archer Aviation have signed definitive agreements in which Archer will acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries. The deal will combine complementary capabilities de...

EH216-S completes Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in the heart of Kazakhstan’s capital

EHang flagship EH216-S successfully completed Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying flight of an eVTOL aircraft in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the Games of the Future 2026, the...

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EHang launches Global Fast Track Program to accelerate international commercialization of pilotless eVTOL; Sri Lanka first to adopt

EHang launches its Global Fast Track Program — a structured and accelerated pathway for the assessment and introduction of pilotless eVTOL operations in international markets. Sri Lanka is...

ATR identifies demand for 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia

ATR identified 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia that would be economically viable if served by regional turboprop aircraft. Total demand for these routes is 16 million passengers per...

Do228 NXT makes its African debut at El Alamein Airshow in Egypt and AAD 2026 in South Africa

In September 2026, General Atomics AeroTec Systems will put a major focus on Africa. With two trade show appearances, the German aircraft manufacturer is highlighting the strategic importance of...

Horizon Airways doubles down on fleet modernization with order for second Tecnam P2012 STOL

Queensland-based Horizon Airways has signed an order for a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. Slated to join the Australian fleet by the end of 2026, this subsequent order rapidly...

SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours

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Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex sign MOU to advance urban air mobility regulatory framework in Thailand

Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex Co., Ltd., a leading Thai engineering and aerospace company, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on regulatory development that will hel...