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Cambodia Angkor Air expands fleet with three ATR 72-600

EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation

EcoPulse, the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus – has concluded its flight test campaign, delivering crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050. This collaborative project, which is...

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson flies aboard Electra Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft during visit to Electra HQ

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson flew aboard Electra’s hybrid-electric EL2 Goldfinch Ultra Short prototype aircraft, experiencing firsthand the aircraft unique ability to take off and land in soccer field-sized spaces to make sustainable point-to-point travel a reality. The flight also mark...

Air India discloses 100 Airbus aircraft order and services contract

Tata Group-owned Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft. In addition, it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component for its growing A350 fleet. The latest aircraft order, which is already included in Airbus’ 2024 orderbook, comes on top of the 40 A350 and 210 A320 Family...

FACC-CREW as a guarantee for growth through innovation and efficiency: 10 years LEONARDO Team Award

Marking the 35th anniversary of FACC AG, the LEONARDO team award, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, was presented last week at the FACC Christmas party: Since its establishment, well over 200 flagship projects have been submitted that have made a significant contribution to the growth and success of FACC on the international market and are of enormous importance for Austria as a bu...

FAA and EASA certify more durable CFM LEAP HPT hardware

FAA and EASA certified the updated high-pressure turbine hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The durability kit was designed to increase time on wing, especially in hot and harsh environments, and includes the HPT stage 1 blade, HPT stage 1 nozzle, and forward inner nozzle support. Gaël Méheust, president and chief exec...

Surf Air Mobility accepts delivery of initial four Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft in fleet order from Textron Aviation

Surf Air Mobility has taken delivery of four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft from Textron Aviation. These four aircraft are the first deliveries of Surf Air’s previously announced fleet order with Textron Aviation. Surf Air is financing two of these aircraft through operating leases with ITC-AeroLeasing, an existing aircraft financing partner for Surf Air and a...

Abu Dhabi and Archer announce agreement with cross-industry stakeholders to launch first commercial electric air taxi flights

Archer Aviation has entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities to advance the establishment of electric air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The agreement aims to formalize the cooperation between UAE and Abu Dhabi stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the first commercial eVTOL flight. It was signed under the auspices of the Smart and Aut...

Bartolini Air adds eight new Tecnam aircraft to its fleet

Tecnam and Bartolini Air announced the purchase of six additional Tecnam P2008JC and two P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft for Bartolini Air's fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used from PPL - Private Pilot Licence - to advanced commercial pilot training such as CPL(A), IR(A) and MEP(L) as well as for integrated ab-initio commercial pilot training. Polish ATO operates...

Embraer and FAB sign agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force signed an agreement to deepen collaborative studies aimed at expanding the capabilities of the C-390 Millennium platform for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions, with a focus on Maritime Patrol. Thanks to its versatility, ruggedness, state-of-the-art communication, and self-protection systems, the aircraft has a great poten...

SUBARU Bell 412EPX earns EASA certification

SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union. Bell secured multiple orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform in Europe, including one aircraft to Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and two aircraft to the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of Interior. The aircraft will be used for...

Joby receives FAA approval for Part 141 flight academy

Joby Aviation has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System as established under Part 5. The FAA Part 141 certificate enables the Joby Aviation Academy to deliver streamlined pilot training, enabling the Company to efficiently and economically develop...

A world premiere for a 100% electric trainer aircraft with an aerobatic capability - INTEGRAL E

INTEGRAL E, the electric version of AURA AERO two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics and leisure, performed its first flight today December 3rd, at Toulouse-Francazal airport. More silent and environment-friendly, AURA AERO’s new two-seater paves the way for the decarbonization of light aviation.As in the old times of the great “premieres” of aviation, taking...

PhysicsX introduces free-to-use ‘AI for advanced engineering’ to transform aerospace development

PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures. Ai.rplane allows engineers to generate innovative aircraft...

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight. Testing for this aircraft will validate the cabin design and performance of the industry’s longest-range aircraft, focusing on the complete passenger experience to ensure interior comfort and reliability. This first outfitted G800 took flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and flew 1 hour and 41 minutes, reachin...

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ATR highlighted Vietnam's significant potential as a market for modern regional aviation, pointing to strong underlying demand, an expanding airport network and a new generation of turboprop...

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Boosting East Frisian Island connectivity - Inselflieger takes delivery of its second Tecnam P2012 STOL

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) took delivery of its secondTecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. This acquisition is direct result of the outstanding operational su...

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Deutsche Aircraft highlighted sustainable aviation progress and D328eco at ILA Berlin 2026

At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft showcased its continued progress in sustainable regional aviation, highlighting the research‑driven achievements supporting the development and industrialisa...

Do228 NXT launch customer announced - NGO acquires versatile turboprop aircraft for humanitarian and special mission operations

Following the successful first flight and Roll-Out of the demonstrator aircraft of the Do228 NXT series, German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems announced the sale of the first Do...