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Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna Citation Longitude registered in Mexico

Maltese SJC Group to order Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

Britten-Norman and Malta-based SJC Group have signed a LoI to order two factory new Islander aircraft, with an option for a third. The two new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft will be used By SJC Group to establish a new company focused on building a fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, intended...

SAF production: Haffner Energy launches a game-changing solution

Haffner Energy launches SAFNOCA, an integrated solution that unlocks the pathway for the massive production of competitive sustainable aviation fuel. Its patented technology of renewable synthetic gas production from diversified biomass and organic waste will play a decisive role in the decarbonizat...

Kilo Charlie Aviation chooses Tecnam for its modern fleet

Kilo Charlie Aviation has placed orders for a total of 30 Tecnam aircraft over the next two years. Kilo Charlie Aviation is located near Kansas City at New Century Air Center, formerly known as Naval Air Station Olathe, a joint civil-military general aviation airport. The school has 96 students and was founded in 2020 by Robert Renfro and Drew Konicek, experienced pilots. The Tecnam solu...

New technology hub to accelerate next generation Airbus wings

Airbus is investing further in its UK innovation capabilities, with the opening of a new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton site today. The facility, which will be used to build and test demonstrators for a range of programmes and research projects, was opened by Nusrat Ghani, UK Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade. The new facility will help Ai...

Archer showcases live flight test, hosting President Biden’s Federal AAM interagency working group

Archer Aviation hosted the Federal AAM Interagency Working Group at its flight test facility recently. As part of the visit, the attendees witnessed a live flight test, viewed Archer’s Midnight aircraft and learned more about Archer’s approach to aircraft design, safety and certification. The delegation of federal stakeholders featured more than 70 representatives from the D...

Daher becomes the industrial services reference in France and takes a worldwide leadership role

Daher announced the closing of its acquisition of France’s AAA (Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale). By bringing together the activities of AAA and Daher – both of which are top-ranked companies in industrial services for civil and defense aerospace – the combination will create a leader in this very dynamic marketplace. The new group will be present in key are...

Germany renews A400M in-service support contract with Airbus

The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz, Germany has awarded Airbus with a contract renewal for the Luftwaffe’s A400M In-Service Support. The contract has a duration of 7.5 years and serves as an extension of the A400M In-Service Support contract that had been in place since December 2014. Jean-Brice Dumont,...

Thales and SkyDrive give wings to safe and sustainable air mobility

SkyDrive has selected Thales FlytRise flight control system to equip its future three-seat zero emission SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft. With ground traffic congestion and associated pollution becoming a major concern in cities around the world, eVTOL aircraft represent a disruptive solution to mobility challenges. With the mission of “taking the lead in the once-in-a-centu...

Joby welcomes $100 million investment expanding partnership with SK Telecom

Joby Aviation announced that SK Telecom is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies. The agreement, executed on 27 June, paves the way for Joby to participate alongside SKT in Korea’s “K-UAM Grand Challenge.” The Challenge is a phased demonstration program, led by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infra...

IBA forecasts positive outlook for helicopter market

IBA outlined a largely positive outlook for the helicopter market. IBA expert panel signposted a number of key positive factors for the market including expected continued growth in helicopter leasing, the easing of supply chain issues, growth opportunities in sectors such as EMS, offshore and wind farms, and the successful introduction and growth of the super medium helicopter...

ASKA A5 drive and fly eVTOL progresses with FAA type certification

ASKA A5 car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1/2023 began conducting on-street driving tests. This Special Airworthiness...

ATP Flight School supports pilot training with an order for 40 Cessna Skyhawks

ATP Flight School signed an agreement for the purchase of 40 Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, positioned across 82 training centers nationwide. This is the second fleet purchase of Cessna Skyhawks for ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program in less than a year, as the flight...

Airbus Helicopters H160 granted FAA certification

Airbus Helicopters has received FAA certification for H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in theaircraft's development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. The H160 is a revolutionary medium-class rotorcraft that sets a new benchmark in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. It features cutting-edge technologies, including noise-...

Rolls-Royce small engine set to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

Rolls-Royce new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes eVTOL aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats. The turbogenerator system will complemen...

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