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Ascendance strengthens its strategic advisory committee with the appointment of former French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari

Ascendance announces the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Djebbari to its Strategic Advisory Committee, effective today. The former French Minister of Transport brings his extensive expertise to the company at a pivotal stage in its development, supporting industrial scale-up, internation...

Samson Sky brings high performance to its flying car through exclusive hybrid-electric system

Samson Sky announced that Beyond Motors  will be the primary electric motor supplier they will be going into production with for the Switchblade. Beyond is a Slovenian company and has been providing motors for the marine, aviation, automotive and racing industries for many years. Acco...


A passion for engines: MTU presents top-class technologies

Under the motto “Passion for Engines,” MTU Aero Engines is showing off what it does best at the 55th Paris Air Show: creating innovative commercial and military propulsion technologies for today and tomorrow as well as tailor-made maintenance solutions. Another highlight at the booth in Hall 2A (No C254) is the company’s broad range of job and career offerings. The MTU Chale...

Embraer deepens commitment to India with new subsidiary

Embraer announced a significant reinforcement of its commitment to India with the establishment of a fully owned Indian subsidiary which will have its corporate office in AeroCity, New Delhi. This strategic move underscores Embraer’s long-term vision for growth and potential collaboration with India’s rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape. The establishment of a subsidiar...

First Cessna Citation Longitude delivered into Central America

Textron Aviation announced the first delivery of Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet into Central America. The long-time Citation customer is based in Costa Rica and plans to use the aircraft for business and personal use. The Longitude is equally designed around the pilot experience, passenger comfort and overall performance, delivering an aircraft that lives up to...

KRISTAL.aero appointed as official Tecnam dealer in France

Tecnam appointed KRISTAL.aero as its exclusive dealer for France, marking a significant step forward in the company’s strategic development across Europe. This partnership reinforces Tecnam’s presence in the French market, leveraging KRISTAL.aero’s deep industry expertise and customer-focused aviation ecosystem. With a solid reputation built on reliability, respons...

Garmin revolutionizes aviation charting with SmartCharts

Garmin announced SmartCharts, a dynamic aviation charting solution that will provide pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation. Initially available in the Garmin Pilot app, SmartCharts serves as the primary charting tool and allows pilots to view simplified terminal procedures, inc...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Thai Airways partner on R3 linefit program

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced a linefit collaboration with Thai Airways for their A321neo fleet. The program includes 32 shipsets of the award-winning, long-range R3 Economy Class seat, with the first shipset delivery scheduled in Q4 of 2025. Outfitted with a new trim and finish, the R3 showcases customized dress covers in a vibrant purple. The design reflects Thailand’s cultural...

Radia makes its debut at Paris Air Show, presenting WindRunner, the largest airplane ever built in terms of volume

Radia, designer of the WindRunner, an ultra-large cargo aircraft with unrivalled performance, will be exhibiting for the first time in France at the 55th Paris Air Show - Le Bourget. The company will be showcasing its rapidly expanding European industrial base, as well as its revolutionary solutions for transporting large cargoes to the most remote areas with the least access to infrastructure....

D328eco test aircraft rolls out: a defining milestone in sustainable regional aviation

Deutsche Aircraft unveiled the first D328eco test aircraft at their headquarters in the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen, a transformative moment for sustainable regional aviation. Following the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024, the programme has maintained steady momentum as it drives progress towards a more efficient and enviro...

Air Niugini discloses order for two more Airbus A220s

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more latest generation single-aisle A220-100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft. In addition, the carrier has lease agreements signed for three A220-300s from US-based lessor Azorra. The new order was disclosed as the first A220 for the airline entered final assembly at Airbus f...

FSTC EUROPE expands its training fleet with Tecnam aircraft

Tecnam and FSTC EUROPE announced the purchase of six Tecnam aircraft (four P-MENTOR and two P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft), as part of a total of twenty-five brand new training aircraft, to be progressively acquired by the end of 2027. Under a new name brand expected to be announced soon, FSTC EUROPE will be one of the leading European P-MENTOR fl...

Embraer joins the Polish New Mobility Association

Embraer has joined Polish New Mobility Association. Together with PSNM, the company will work toward the decarbonization of air transport, with particular emphasis on the regional segment, which constitutes a key area for the development of low-emission mobility of the future. Embraer’s cooperation with PSNM aligns with global and European climate goals that aim to achieve carbon neutra...

Vertical Aerospace makes aviation history with piloted eVTOL flight in open airspace

Vertical Aerospace has made European aviation history with the first-ever piloted wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL aircraft in open airspace. The landmark flight of the VX4 prototype, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, saw the aircraft take-off, fly and land like a conventional aircraft, with lift generated by the wing. Soaring across the UK countryside from Cotswold Airport, the VX4...

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New high-tech composite center for 300 employees in central Switzerland begins operations

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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...

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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...