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SUM Air receives air carrier license, advancing ATR operations in the Republic of Korea

Thales and Qatar Airways sign MoU to develop local service hub in Doha

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a dedicated Inflight Entertainment service and maintenance center based in Doha, Qatar. The mission of a local Thales facility is to provide rapid access to comprehensive services such as repair, spar...

Smart Aviation continues to grow with Tecnam

Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced purchase agreement for five additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50...

Opening of CAMI Aéro, a unique practical training workshop for work-study in industry jobs

Safran Helicopter Engines officially opened of the CAMI Aéro work-study center for aviation industry jobs in Bordes, near Pau in southwest France. CAMI Aéro is an industry-focused training workshop offering practical work-study programs in machining trades, such as lathe operator, milling machine operator and (soon) grinding machine operator. This new center boast...

Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

EASA has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year.     Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft...

Embraer Phenom 300 series named world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet for 13th consecutive year

Embraer Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by GAMA. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 65 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2024, ending the year with the indus...

A very good financial year 2024 for Pilatus – marked by highlights as well as challenges

2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, we were able to hand over 153 aircraft to our customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss francs, EBIT of 243 million Swiss francs and orders worth 2.193 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus reported a very good set of results last year. Pilatus achieved an increase in sales of more than ten pe...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...

ZeroAvia confirms first sale of standalone electric propulsion system

ZeroAvia agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E. Delivery of the development unit EPS is expected this spring. ZeroAvia has secured well in excess of 2,000 pre-orders for its full hydrogen-electric powertrains from commercial airlines and last y...

Pratt & Whitney establishes European Technology and Innovation Center in the Netherlands

RTX Pratt & Whitney announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center dedicated to advancing technologies for enabling more energy efficient and sustainable aviation. Pratt & Whitney ETIC will be co-located at RTX Collins Aerospace existing European Innovation Hub in Houten, Netherlands, further enhancing ability to engage in collaborative initiatives...

Expanding capabilities in Australia - Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport

Textron Aviation expands of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the region. The new facility will add more space for servicing aircraft, aiding in faster scheduling with minimal down time to keep customers flying. Construction is s...

Embraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium

Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in the presence of a delegation of representatives from the Austrian government. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security commented: “We’re thrill...

Thales, Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails launch one of world's largest Contrail Avoidance campaigns

Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid flights operated by Amelia, using Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This initiative is part of the DECOR ...

ATR reports strong 2024 sales growth, meets delivery forecast

ATR announced its 2024 full-year results, with a growth trajectory driven by successful partnerships with existing and new customers. Orders of 56 aircraft represent a 40% rise from 2023, with a mix of renewed commitments from existing operators and new customers, both airlines and lessors, exemplifying strong market demand for ATR aircraft. 51 ATR 72 and 5 ATR 42 aircraft were orde...

Final G650 completes production

The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...

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

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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...