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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family tachieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026. The CJ4...

Diamond Aircraft completed major DA42 fleet delivery to CAE, signs further deal for six new DA40 aircraft

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful handover of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft for leading flight training provider CAE, completing an order signed with the company in 2024. In addition, Diamond Aircraft has signed a further contract with CAE to provide six new DA40 NG aircraft. Jan...

AURA AERO announced three new European distributors for INTEGRAL and ERA

AURA AERO announced agreements with three new European distributors for its two families of aircraft. With the formal addition of these renowned general aviation market players to its distribution network, AURA AERO will considerably expand its reach and strengthen its position regarding INTEGRAL, its aerobatic two-seat trainer, and ERA, its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, in a VIP corporate co...

SkyDrive conducts public flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05

SkyDrive successfully conducted a demo flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05 model at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In February 2023, SkyDrive was selected as one of the eVTOL operators taking part in the "Smart Mobility EXPO," a part of the "Future Society Showcase Project" at the Expo. Since then, as we dedicated ourselves to the development of our aircraft, we have targeted...

Cyient Group & Deutsche Aircraft multi-year contract under finalization for advanced cabin management system in D328eco

Cyient DLM expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft. Through this prospective multi-year contract, Cyient DLM will undertake the design, development and manufacturing of the Cabin Management System (CMS) for the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it will be one of Deutsche Aircraft's first electron...

First purchase agreement for SUBARU Bell 412EPX for commercial operations in Europe

At Aero Friedrichshafen Bell Textron announced its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from...

Airbus signs Letter of Intent with THAI to retrofit A350 fleet

Airbus and Thai Airways International have signed a Letter of Intent to retrofit the airline’s A350s, enhancing passenger comfort and operational efficiency, with state-of-the-art cabin upgrades. The retrofit programme will be overseen by Airbus. During the exercise, THAI’s fleet of A350-900 aircraft will be equipped with the latest cabin innovations, ensuring a premium travel experien...

Elixir Aircraft delivers the 1st of its 12 Elixir orders to Egnatia Aviation

On 9 April 2025, at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany, Elixir Aircraft delivered the first of the Elixir ordered in 2024 to the Greek flying school, Egnatia Aviation. The aircraft, in the livery of its new operator and of the aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was flown from La Rochelle. It is part of the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered in 2025 and will be based at Kav...

Embraer to offer Intelsat factory installed high speed WiFi system

Embraer has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on E-Jet E2s during aircraft production. The system, with transmission speeds up to 275Mbps, gives passengers in the sky a similar streaming and surfing experience to their home networks. The Intelsat product is the first multi-orbit satellite system to incorporate an Electronically Steered Arr...

Bombardier Global 8000 in final assembly and progressing on schedule

Bombardier Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan, with first Global 8000 production aircraft continuing in the assembly phase in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. Major components from Bombardier facilities were delivered per plan and the aircraft is progressing through the high-tech manufacturing process toward planned entry-into-service in 2025. Stephen M...

De Havilland Canada introduces new avionics suite for Dash 8 100 and 200 aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched the development of a new avionics solution for the Dash 8 100 and 200 aircraft. With our partner Universal Avionics, a new customized Universal InSight avionics suite is now under development and will be available for customers wishing to upgrade their aircraft. In cooperation with our partners Universal Avionics and JANA Inc., DHC is developing an...

Bell Training Academy in Valencia launches new 429 technical training

To provide more training options for its global customers, especially for operators in the EMEA regions, the Bell Training Academy recently expanded its technical training courses in Valencia, Spain. The BTA Valencia team launched courses previously offered at its Fort Worth, TX facility to provide two new comprehensive programs for maintenance technicians, designed to give a full overview of the...

Dijon Voltige became launch customer for AURA AERO INTEGRAL R two-seater training aircraft

Three months after the certification of its INTEGRAL R aircraft, AURA AERO delivered the first INTEGRAL R to Dijon Voltige, France’s iconic aerobatics club, who became the launch customer for this aircraft. The reception of INTEGRAL R marks the culmination of a five-year certification and production process. INTEGRAL R performed its first flight in June 2020, at Toulouse-...

ATR receives B score from CDP Climate Change for second consecutive year 

ATR received a B-score from CDP Climate Change for the second consecutive year. This recognition comes as we continue to progress our low-carbon strategy,  reinforcing our commitment to transparency and sustainability in the aviation industry.    Pierre Farjounel, ATR’s CISO and Head of future developments, commented: “Securing a B score for the second year in a row h...

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

SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI w...

Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances

Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet an...

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

With its striking new “Schwarzhorn” building, Pilatus has officially opened an ultra-modern center of advanced composite competence in canton Nidwalden: effective immediately, the developm...

Heart Aerospace completes first flight off World's largest electric aircraft

Heart Aerospace announced the successful first flight of the company's X1 demonstrator aircraft. Spanning 106 feet, measuring 76 feet nose to tail, and weighing more than 25,000 pounds at takeoff,...

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

SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI w...

Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances

Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet an...

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...