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New paint facility at Bombardier London Biggin Hill service centre progressing to plan as structure takes shape

VoltAero HPU 210 hybrid power unit makes its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture, with on-site reservations opened for production slots

VoltAero is making a “high-powered” U.S. debut at next week’s EAA AirVenture by exhibiting its new HPU 210 hybrid power unit for the first time on American soil, and opening reservations for production slots of this innovative propulsion system tailored for homebuilt, kit-built and...

Garmin GFC 600H flight control system now available for Airbus H130 helicopters retrofit installations

Garmin announced Supplemental Type Certificate approval of the GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System for retrofit in Airbus H130 helicopters, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. The...

Starlink high-speed internet now available for Cessna Caravan

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Caravan following the Federal Aviation Administration’s issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliabl...

Samson Sky announces new pilot training program for flying car owners

In a bid to provide exceptional service for their Switchblade Flying Car customers, Samson Sky proudly announced plans for a cutting-edge pilot training program for those who are not yet pilots. Citing the increasingly large number of non-pilots who have reserved their Switchblade, a high-performance vehicle that both drives and flies, the company intends to use this program to help streamline the...

AURA AERO nears FAA certification for INTEGRAL R and showcases the aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

July 21 to 27, AURA AERO will be exhibiting at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, presenting its two-seater side-by-side trainer aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, INTEGRAL R. AURA AERO team, composed of Drew McEwen, Chief Commercial Oﬃcer; Wilfried Dufaud, Co-founder, Executive Director & Head of Airworthiness; Bastien Sclafer, Aftersales Leader and Sales Project Oﬃcer, and Nils Harald Hans...

Diamond Aircraft celebrated first new aircraft delivery to Croatia since 2011

Diamond Aircraft announced the delivery of a brand-new DA40 NG aircraft to Croatia, marking the first new Diamond aircraft sold into the country in nearly 15 years. The aircraft was delivered to Aviotrade d.o.o., Diamond Aircraft’s national sales partner in Croatia. This milestone delivery revives Diamond’s presence in the Croatian market, following the last new aircraft delivery...

SkyDrive secures ¥8.3 Billion in pre-series D funding from Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu, and others

SkyDrive has raised ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding through a third-party allotment. This funding round was led by MUFG Bank, with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company, and seven other companies. With this latest round, SkyDrive’s cumulative funding now exceeds ¥43 billion. Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, commented:...

Natilus debuts interior design for Horizon Blended-wing passenger aircraft

Natilus unveiled the much-anticipated interior design for its flagship 200-passenger aircraft, the HORIZON, which is designed to elevate passenger air travel and serve as a competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus 321 NEO in the narrowbody space. Natilus's BWB design offers 40% more interior capacity, which the HORIZON utilizes to make air travel more comfortable and enjoyable. In...

Air Algérie places major order for 16 new ATR 72-600s

ATR announced a major order from its long-standing partner Air Algérie for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This strategic acquisition also includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator – the first of its kind in Africa – marking a significant milestone in regional aviation training on...

Malaysia Aviation Group orders 20 more Airbus A330neo widebodies

Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. MAG first selected the A330neo in 2022 under its widebody fleet renewal programme, with a commitment for 20 aircraft, of which four have now been delivered. Feat...

TEST-FUCHS and Deutsche Aircraft achieve major milestone in SAF-ready fuel system for D328eco

TEST-FUCHS Aerospace Systems GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft announced a significant achievement in the development of D328eco. The first prototype components of the aircraft’s advanced fuel system have entered the testing phase, including comprehensive trials with Sustainable Aviation Fuel .This is a pivotal step in this strategic partnership established in September 2023, with a focus on d...

XTI completes Federal Aviation Administration aircraft structures review

XTI Aerospace announced the successful completion of a structures technical familiarization meeting with Federal Aviation Administration, another completed step forward in the company's path to certification of the TriFan 600. The TriFan 600 is XTI's VTOL airplane. Engineering experts from XTI and the FAA reviewed the TriFan 600 aircraft's structural design philosophy, analysis...

Archer begins test flights in Abu Dhabi

Archer announced successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region. Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing program for Midnight in the region, gathering additional dat...

SAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft to power future growth and regional connectivity

SAS has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This milestone agreement supports SAS' long-term fleet renewal strategy, which is focused on increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and unlocking future growth opportunities from its global...

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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

Airbus 2026 Cargo Global Market Forecast, unveiled at the Cargo Facts Symposium, predicts that the global fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will expand by 46%, rising from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 t...

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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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...