SWISS has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by the Swiss-based Synhelion clean-tech company into its regular flight operations. Synhelion delivered a first 190-liter barrel of synthetic crude oil from its DAWN production facility to a refinery in Northern Germany, where the oil, which had been manufactured using solar energy, was processed into cer...
Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo. This incremental order brings Avolon’s total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos.Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, A330-900 has a range of 7,200nm / 13,300 km non-stop and reduces fuel burn, CO 2 emissions and operating cost by 25% compared to the previous generation...
Jags Aviation Inc., a dynamic and fast-growing aviation enterprise in Guyana, and a valued member of the BK Group of Companies acquired two P2012 Traveller aircraf Aircraft, each powered by two 375 hp Continental GTSIO-520-S engines, are scheduled for delivery in early August 2025. One of the aircraft is currently featured at the prestigious EAA AirVenture Oshkos...
During EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh 2025, AURA AERO announced its first U.S. retail order for INTEGRAL R. Michael Goulian, a renowned American aerobatic champion and airshow performer, placed an order for one aircraft, to be used at his flight school in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This marks a significant milestone for AURA AERO as it expands into the U.S. market. At Mike Goulian Aviation, the INTEGR...
magniX and Robinson Helicopter Company have agreed to jointly develop a battery electric demonstrator based on the Robinson R66 platform. The two companies plan to have the first flight of this demonstrator take place in late 2026. magniX will provide its fully integrated electric powertrain for helicopters, including the first of its range of lightweight, high speed HeliStorm engines designe...
Rotortrade has finalized the sale of a 2014 Bell 429 VIP helicopter (MSN 57241) to PT Whitesky Aviation in Indonesia. Originally acquired in China in 2015, the aircraft had accumulated just 380 flight hours due to slower-than-expected regulatory liberalization in the region. As part of its strategy of acquiring underutilized assets, restoring them to optimal condition, and redeploying them where o...
Piper Aircraft announced a historic new fleet agreement for up to 188 aircraft, valued at approximately $155M, with the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace). This contract solidifies a partnership of nearly four decades that will continue to shape the future of pilot training for the next eight-to-ten years, positioning both organizations...
Tecnam successfully delivered Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft to Guyana Defence Force. This marks a significant milestone in Tecnam's ongoing efforts to support military and civilian operations in challenging environments worldwide. The aircraft, registration 8R-MAB, was acquired following a signed acceptance agreement in May. Operated by the GDF Air Corps, it is set to enhance the country&rsq...
ATOBA Energy and Air Moana signed an agreement to implement scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.This strategic collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in Tahiti. It marks a major step forward in the decarbonization of aviation in the Pacific region. As part of this agreement...
Daher announced the development of the Me & My Kodiak mobile application for the Kodiak airplane family, expanding the company’s application of digital technology to further enhance operational efficiency and overall safety for its turboprop-powered aircraft product lines. Currently available in a demo version, the Me & My Kodiak app is compatible with smartphones and tablets, and it...
Rasakti has been selected by Deutsche Aircraft, to supply specialised tooling and ground support equipment for the PW127XT-S engine for the D328eco regional turboprop aircraft. This strategic collaboration highlights Deutsche Aircraft’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable aviation, while reinforcing Rasakti’s reputation for delivering precision-engineered solution...
McCauley Propeller Systems announced its C780 propeller, which had previously been optional for factory installation, is now standard for all new commercial customers of the Beechcraft King Air 360. The first King Air 360 equipped with the propeller recently rolled out of production at Textron Aviation’s factory in Wichita, Kansas. Jason Hull, vice president and general manager, McCauley...
EVA Air is taking corporate travel to new heights with the launch of its new co-branded prepaid UATP card, issued in partnership with UATP, the global network simplifying payment. Designed exclusively for corporate clients, this innovative payment program empowers businesses to streamline travel payments, unlock tiered rewards, and take advantage of greater flexibility and transparency. EVA Air...
Tecnam appointed Cutter Aviation as its Authorized Dealer for Arizona and California. This strategic partnership further strengthens Tecnam’s growing presence in North America, providing enhanced access to aircraft sales, support, and maintenance throughout the Southwest region. As a well-established name in general aviation since 1928, Cutter Aviation will now offer the complete line o...
Safran announced the closing of the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation activities which are mission critical systems for commercial and military aircraft, and helicopters. With this transaction, Safran becomes a global leader in flight control and actuation systems and is well-positioned for next-generation platforms. The acquired business employs appro...
Flexjet has closed an $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC and the J. Safra Group. The investment, which marks the largest equity investment in the history of private aviation, will support Flexjet’s continuing v...
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility aircraft. The company worked with BETA Technologies to achieve this landmark, conducting all testing of its propeller on BETA’s proprietary electric propulsion systems, which are designed and manufactured in-house by BETA. This signifies the maturity, certifi...
Condor has placed an order for four more long-haul A330-900neo aircraft with Airbus. The Supervisory Board already approved the order this week. Currently, Condor is already operating 18 A330neo aircraft with three more expected by the end of 2027. Thus, this summer Condor will be flying its long-haul routes exclusively with brand-new aircraft that offer guests maximum comfort above the clouds. Wi...
Garmin announced the new 12.1-inch display size in the TXi family of flight displays for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. The new display joins the existing 10.6-inch, 7-inch portrait and 7-inch landscape TXi flight displays. This additional display size increases the already versatile lineup of TXi upgrade possibilities, which deliver advanced PFD/MFD/EIS capabilities and provide an all...
Chapman Freeborn has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours. Despite the complexity of the task, the aircraft in question not only received the necessary parts on time but also departed ahead of schedule. In May 2025, the team at Chapman Freeborn received an urgent task of delivering crucial parts from Paris Vatry Airport (XCR) to At...
Vertical Aerospace completed the world’s first airport-to-airport piloted flight by a full-scale, winged tilt-rotor eVTOL designed for commercial service. Following Flight Conditions and Permit to Fly approvals from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the VX4 prototype flew to the Royal International Air Tattoo. On Wednesday, 16 July, the piloted VX4 prototype flew 17 miles from Vertical’...
