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CFM powers first A321XLR commercial flight

CFM International congratulates Iberia on the entry into service of the first Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Iberia recently launched revenue service with a flight from Madrid to Paris, and the airline is now bringing the aircraft into long-haul service with flights between Madrid a...

Electra reveals design for EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra revealed the design of its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft built for the electric future that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, or noise. Electra now enters the development phase of the EL9 backed by over a year of successfu...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Iberia make milestone first with the A321XLR and R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Iberia have achieved a significant milestone in their ongoing partnership with the introduction of the A321XLR and the new RECARO R3 Economy Class seats on Iberia’s Madrid to Boston route, with the inaugural flight happening tomorrow. As the launch customer for the award-winning R3 seat, Iberia will outfit eight A321XLR with a total of 168PAX of R3, set to en...

Cirrus SR Series and Vision Jet receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation certification

The Cirrus SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation certification. This certification confirms that Cirrus aircraft adhere to stringent regulatory standards set by Transport Canada concerning aviation safety, performance and operational requirements. Cirrus has delivered over 10,000 SR Series aircraft and nearly 600 Vision Jets...

NASA selects Electra as awardee in AACES 2050 program

NASA awarded Electra.aero a contract to develop key technologies and aircraft concepts for next generation commercial airliners that could enter service by mid-century. The award to Electra comes under NASA Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 initiative. John Langford founded Electra in 2020 with a specific mission to lead in the development of sustainab...

The Italian Coast Guard adds an ATR42 Maritime Patrol to its fleet

Leonardo has signed a contract with the General Command of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard for the supply of an ATR42-600 Maritime Patrol aircraft. The acquisition forms part of the General Command’s plan for renewal of its fleet of aircraft, which already includes three MPs based on the ATR 42-400 and the ATR 42-500. The ATR 42 MP, developed and produced on the basis of the ATR...

Airtelis signs framework contract with Airbus for H145 helicopters to expand offshore wind operations

Airtelis and Airbus Helicopters announced the signature of a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one. The helicopters are foreseen to be operated and used by Airtelis’ subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry. The latest version of Airbus’ best-selling H145...

Sikorsky & Rain successfully demonstrate autonomous flight with wildfire mission autonomy to rapidly find and suppress test fires

Sikorsky and Rain successfully demonstrated how an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter can be commanded to take off, identify the location and size of a small fire, and then accurately drop water to suppress the flames. Performed Oct. 29 at Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, the Rapid Wildfire Response Demonstration showed the effective fusion of Sikorsky’s MATRIX™ flight...

BETA Technologies raises more than $300M in additional equity capital to fund growth and commercialization

Beta Technologies has raised $318 million in Series C equity capital. QIA led the raise and several of BETA’s largest investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company and TPG Rise Climate increased their ownership in BETA. Longtime customer United Therapeutics has also joined this round as an investor. The financing round was priced at an increased valuation relative to prior...

The D328eco: revolutionising regional air connectivity in Western China

Deutsche Aircraft is set to revolutionise regional air connectivity in Western China with the introduction of its 40-seater turboprop, the D328eco. This strategic move aligns with regional and national policies that promote the development of air transportation to meet the growing demand.The D328eco offers a promising solution for establishing aerial connections among major hubs in the wester...

Rotortrade and Safran Helicopter Engines collaborate to offer certified pre-owned helicopter engines program

Rotortrade and Safran Helicopter Engines announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating value and providing reassurance for buyers of second-hand helicopters equipped with Safran engines. Together, they are launching a Certified Pre-Owned Program, ensuring peace of mind for operators and offering comprehensive support for the operation and maintenance of second-hand Safran helicopte...

Embraer attends Airshow China 2024 with a focus on supply chain collaboration

Embraer will participate in Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from November 12 – 14, launching its latest market outlook and with a special focus on collaboration opportunities with the supply chain in China. Over the last 50 years Brazil and China have developed a strong and strategic diplomatic relationship, including key links in the aviation sector. With the aim of deepening collabo...

Center Air Pilot Academy further innovates fleet with Tecnam

During the EATS Tecnam and Center Air Pilot Academy announced the purchase agreement for 2 additional Tecnam P2006T NG twin engine aircraft for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for PPL - Private Pilot Licence - up to MCC/JOC - Multi Crew Cooperation Course/Jet Orientation Course, modules for ATPL courses. Today the Danish academy operates 7 Tecnam a...

Falkland Islands Government to order four new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a LoI with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of $9.75 million. The new aircraft project is part of a plan to further modernise the fleet operated by the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service as it marks 75 years of operations. The order is in addition to two aircraft that...

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Airbus expects global freighter fleet to nearly double by 2045

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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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Embraer and Austrian Airlines strengthen E-Jets fleet support with new component pool agreement

Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embrae...

Airbus and Air France-KLM finalize joint venture for A350 component support

Airbus has launched Alpha Component Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture with Air France dedicated to delivering comprehensive A350 component support services. Jointly operated by Airbus and Air Fran...

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...