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World’s first cargo drone interline agreement - Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo

Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo announced an interline agreement. The partnership is first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. The interline agreement allows the extension of the delivery networks of both partners, significantly incre...

Airmedic and Limosa on the starting line, pioneering electric innovation in air medical transport

Airmedic and Limosa partners in the electrification of air medical transportation. This powerful synergy between innovation and practical application, promises a revolutionary breakthrough in air medical transport services through cutting-edge eco-friendly technology. This collaborati...


Bristow secures early delivery positions with deposit for five Electra eSTOL aircraft

Following the successful first flights of technology demonstrator aircraft, Bristow Group secured early delivery positions for Electra eSTOL production aircraft by executing a deposit agreement. Bristow signed a MOU with Electra back in 2021 to be the principal launch operational customer for the eSTOL aircraft, with a pre-order of up to 50 aircraft. Bristow will use...

ADAC HEMS Academy & Airbus Helicopters plan to establish new simulation training centre for H135 & H145 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy to establish a joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training centre for H135 and H145 helicopters. HMotion will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter personnel, including mission and critical flight training. Subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities, it is expected to be operational in early...

Newly launched Ecojet airline to use ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric propulsion technology

Ecojet, newly launched airline and ZeroAvia signed an agreement for up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines. Ecojet – which aims to become the flag carrier for green Britain – will begin operations in 2024 with conventionally powered aircraft operating routes to and from Edinburgh, before converting its fleet to become what it aims to be the world’s first elec...

Air Zermatt took delivery of its third Bell 429

Air Zermatt took delivery of its third Bell 429. With its 75-person medical personnel and flight crew, Air Zermatt provides transport, tourist flights, and rescue operations in the Swiss Alps and surrounding communities. Each year, Air Zermatt carries out around 2,000 rescue missions, the majority of which are with the Bell 429. In addition to the delivery of their Bell 429, Air Zermatt...

AW09 global market success extends to Europe with preliminary sales contracts for ten units by Léman Aviation

The number of global partners for AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopter in the world market grows further with the announcement at European Rotors of the addition of Léman Aviation, who has signed Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units. Léman Aviation offers tailored solutions for customers looking for personal and professional management of their private helicopter n...

Eve Air Mobility & Jeju Air release concept of operations for urban air mobility in South Korea

Eve Air Mobility released new concept of operations white paper for eVTOL flights on Jeju Island. The two companies collaborated to produce the analysis which is the first step in understanding what will be needed to make future urban air mobility operations in South Korea a reality. South Korea is one of the first countries to begin laying the groundwork for urban air mob...

At your fingertips: Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet

Airbus successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab fle...

HevenDrones unveils H2D200 series at Monaco Hydrogen Forum

HevenDrones introduced its latest innovation, the H2D200 Series, during the company' appearance at the Monaco Hydrogen Forum. This new series marks a significant milestone in the company's journey to revolutionize the drone industry and redefine the possibilities of hydrogen-powered flight. Building on the success of the foundational H100 drone, which now boasts superior lif...

Supporting sustainable regional aviation in China - Deutsche Aircraft debut at Aero Asia 2023

Deutsche Aircraft made its debut at Aero Asia 2023. German aircraft manufacturer aims to provide sustainable regional connections with the D328 legacy aircraft and the new D328eco, the 40-seater sustainable turboprop. According to market forecasts, the Chinese aviation market will require 20% of the world’s commercial aircraft in the next 20 years.  Ryan Ding, China Regional Dir...

Airbus Helicopters hoist mission for floating wind turbines meets all goals

Airbus Helicopters and partners teamed up to show that helicopters are an important asset to support floating wind farms. Foam streaked breaking waves and hoist lines whistled in the wind. Yet the helicopters were stable as the team attempted to land technicians atop a floating wind turbine in the Hywind Tampen wind farm off the coast of Bergen, Norway.  On 12 October, an H135 and an...

CITIC Offshore Helicopter & Lilium partners to launch eVTOL network in China Greater Bay Area

Lilium and CITIC Offshore Helicopter signed a MoU on strategic collaborate to establish of an eVTOL operation network in China, starting with the Greater Bay Area. As part of the agreement, Lilium and COHC will work together to develop services in the region based on market demand, and eventually offer regular eVTOL services. This will initially commence in the Greate...

BAA Training purchases 48 Cessna Skyhawks to expand fleet

BAA Training purchases 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal substantially expands BAA Training existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience. New airplanes will be used by students to put them in the pilot's seat of the most popular...

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FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, bringing the largest 737 MAX variant to market

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Airbus expects global freighter fleet to nearly double by 2045

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Dassault brings EASy IV upgrade to Falcon 2000 series, extending its latest standard to the best-selling family

Dassault will introduce the fourth-generation EASy IV flight deck on newly built Falcon 2000LXS aircraft, while also making the upgrade available as a retrofit across the entire Falcon 2000 EASy fleet...

Celebrating 10 years of the Vision Jet, the aircraft that changed personal aviation

Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Collier Trophy-winning Vision Jet at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking a decade of innovation that has continuously advanced the world&r...

Archer showcases electric air taxi operations in historic San Francisco Bay flights

Archer Aviation all-electric Midnight air taxi successfully completed several days of piloted flights across the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the company’s “No Roads” flight tou...

Norway unveils five sites for landmark hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrations in 2027

Bristow Group Inc., in partnership with Electra, Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway), will undertake a series of demonstration flights across five locations in Norway using...

Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

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Embraer appoints FL Technics as authorized E-Jet service center in Lithuania

Embraer has appointed FL Technics as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for its commercial aircraft fleet in Lithuania. The designation covers the E170 and E190 aircraft, further strengt...

Daher highlights growing role of Kodiak and TBM Aircraft in wildfire response operations

From the forests of Canada and the Pacific Northwest to the fire-prone landscapes of Florida, Daher Aircraft’s Kodiak and TBM platforms are playing an increasingly critical role in wildfire resp...

Archer and ITA Airways drive forward vision for sustainable air taxi travel in Italy

Archer Aviation Inc. and ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier and a member of the Lufthansa Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of an all-e...

Boston MedFlight expands critical care air transport fleet with order for three Airbus H145 helicopters

Boston MedFlight, the internationally recognized nonprofit provider of critical care transport services, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for three new H145 helicopt...

Embraer and Austrian Airlines strengthen E-Jets fleet support with new component pool agreement

Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embrae...

Airbus and Air France-KLM finalize joint venture for A350 component support

Airbus has launched Alpha Component Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture with Air France dedicated to delivering comprehensive A350 component support services. Jointly operated by Airbus and Air Fran...

Western Aircraft marks dual Pilatus milestones with 300th PC-12 delivery and 30 years of authorized sales & service excellence

Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, is celebrating a trio of significant achievements in 2026 that underscore its enduring partnership with Pilatus. The mil...