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Bell celebrates its 6,000th commercial aircraft built at Bell Textron Canada Centre

Deutsche Aircraft selects American Data Solutions for Technical Publication Management of the D328eco

Deutsche Aircraft selected American Data Solutions as the provider of its Technical Publication Management Solutions for the next-generation regional turboprop, the D328eco. ADS will equip Deutsche Aircraft with an integrated and advanced suite of solutions and services, featuring the MDDC Cont...

China Airlines announced order for Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models

Boeing and China Airlines announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet's added capacity and ran...

Hunnu Air celebrates launch of Embraer E2 services between Mongolia and China

Hunnu Air launched scheduled services with Embraer’s E195-E2 aircraft in Mongolia – the inaugural E2 flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport, also marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China. Hunnu Air, Embraer and Beijing Daxing Airport jointly hosted a ceremony to mark the smooth inauguration of this route, streng...

SUBARU Bell 412EPX receives Transport Canada validation

SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada. Combining its increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 lbs., and ability to carry 5,000 lbs. with a cargo hook, the SUBARU Bell 412EPX stands out in its class for its ability to transport multitudes of public safety supplies...

Vertical Aerospace, Honeywell expand partnership to bring VX4 eVTOL to market

Vertical Aerospace announced the signing of a new long-term agreement that expands their existing partnership and reinforces Honeywell’s commitment to the certification and production of Vertical eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. Under this expanded collaboration, Honeywell and Vertical will work together to certify two of the most critical systems on the VX4 that make it safer and easier t...

Merlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

Merlin is rapidly progressing the flight test campaign of its certification-ready Cessna Caravan. Conducted at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island, the ongoing flight tests highlight the technical maturation of the Merlin Pilot system, validating its ability to meet the autonomy requirements of fixed-wing platforms—including the C-130J and KC-135 to support Merlin&rsquo...

Cirrus announces SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland

Cirrus announced the new SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. With the integration of this technology, anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland with the touch of a button in the event of an emergency, commanding the aircraft to navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously. This advancement in aviation safety provides...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and China Southern Airlines strengthen relationship with introduction of R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced China Southern Airlines as the first airline customer in mainland China to select the latest R3 Economy Class seats for their new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026. China Southern Airlines’ selection of the R3 marks a signif...

Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the U.S.

The Special Operations Forces Week annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States. Embraer Defense & Security is exhibiting for the first time at the event aiming to promote the multi-mission capabilities of the medium airlift and tanker platform for special forces operations. SOF Week is the premi...

Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fiber Pathfinder now approved for Aviat Husky

Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Pathfinder 3-blade carbon fiber propeller for Aviat Husky aircraft. It is available as a Top Prop STC upgrade for existing aircraft, and is also available as an STC option on new production aircraft through Aviat. The 80-inch diameter Pathfinder replaces existing 2-blade composite, aluminum, and wood pro...

Diamond Flying Club takes flight worldwide with launch of official website

Diamond Aircraft announced the establishment of the official Diamond Flying Club and simultaneous launch of the club’s online portal, www.diamondflyingclub.com. Through the DFC, Diamond Aircraft aims to foster a worldwide community of Diamond enthusiasts, while enhancing communication and interactivity with and between Diamond owners, operators, specialists, fans, and the...

Beechcraft King Air 360C strengthens Greece’s air ambulance services

Textron Aviation announced the delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft aimed at strengthening Greece’s air ambulance capabilities. The new King Air 360C will join two Beechcraft King Air 350C turboprops already in service and will be operated out of Elefsis Airbase in Greece. The air ambulance conversion was completed by Fargo Jet Center at its special m...

Bell announced delivery of two Bell 407GXis to Chicago Police Department

Chicago Police Department has accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXis, expanding their all-Bell fleet with additional public safety capabilities. The Chicago Police Department’s Helicopter Operations Unit acts as an aerial command-and-control center to first responders on the ground, serving Chicago’s more than 2.6 million residents. The newly acquired Bell 407GXi duo joins...

Gulfstream completes newest St. Louis expansion

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the finalization of its expanded aircraft completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport during a ceremony to inaugurate the new space. Originally announced in 2023, this facility expansion provides the necessary resources to support full aircraft interior outfitting at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility. This expansion represents an investmen...

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Airbus expects global freighter fleet to nearly double by 2045

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Celebrating 10 years of the Vision Jet, the aircraft that changed personal aviation

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Norway unveils five sites for landmark hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrations in 2027

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

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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...