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Archer closing oversubscribed PIPE as part of $215M investment round led by Stellantis

Archer Aviation announced that the PIPE portion of its larger $215M investment round led by Stellantis announced last Thursday is positioned to close today. ARK and United Airlines were two of the largest investors in the PIPE signifying the intersection of innovative financial institutions and trad...

Sino Jet orders 100 Aerofugia AE200 eVTOLs

Aerofugia signed purchase agreement with Sino Jet for the initial batch of 100 AE200 aircraft. The cooperation between Aerofugia and Sino Jet marks the first innovative alliance between the domestic eVTOL and business aviation, opening the era of eVTOL in business aviation. In the fut...


EASA grants Hartzell Engine Tech OK for alternator upgrades

European Union Aviation Safety Agency has granted Hartzell Engine Tech STC approval for Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator upgrades in a wide range of piston-powered airplanes and helicopters. The upgrades were previously approved in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration. Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley, commented: “The Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternators...

Eve and DHL partner to design a supply chain concept for eVTOL support

Eve Air Mobility and DHL Supply Chain signed a MoU to conduct a study of key demands and supply chain characteristics for Eve' eVTOL operation. The primary goal of the partnership is to explore and understand best practices for supplying operators and service centers with spare parts and inputs, with an emphasis on batteries and the specific requirements concerning tra...

Eviation appoints TLG Aerospace to develop production configuration of Alice aircraft

Eviation Aircraft has appointed TLG Aerospace for the design of the production configuration of the Alice commuter plane. TLG Aerospace is a leading engineering firm in the aviation industry with expertise from product development to certification. Recently named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential Companies 2023”, Eviation pioneered the nine-passenger Ali...

Private helicopter transport market - Leonardo announced new contracts in Latin America at LABACE 2023

Leonardo confirmed its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during LABACE 2023. Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The distributor has also signed a contract for two AW...

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training system revolutionizes Tunisian Air Force pilot production

Textron Aviation announced the arrival of the eighth Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot production at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia. Textron Aviation Defense was previously awarded a FMS contract for eight T-6C Texan II advanced military training aircraft, in-country field service and logistics support representatives, program...

FAA issues Archer certificate to begin flying Midnight; on track to complete first ever eVTOL customer delivery

Archer Midnight aircraft received its Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA.This certification signals that Archer’s Midnight aircraft has successfully met all FAA safety requirements allowing it to begin flight test operations, which Archer expects to commence in the coming weeks. Archer continues to make strong progress on Midnight’s certification program with the FAA i...

ZeroAvia unveils world first compressor for aviation fuel cell systems

ZeroAvia has developed a world-first, high-performance compressor for fuel cell-based aviation propulsion systems, including the company’s first ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain. Hydrogen fuel cells promise to deliver true zero-emission flight by delivering electrification, but one key challenge is delivering the high flow of oxygen for the chemical reaction in the stacks to provide s...

Limosa unveils LimoConnect V2, the newest version of its eVTOL/eCTOL aircraft

Back in February 2022, Limosa unveiled its vision for a 7-seater eVTOL/CTOL aircraft. The unique bioinspired fuselage shape, curved wings, 8 tilting propellers, and CTOL functionality made their design a successful debut. Located in one of North America's aerospace hubs, the team expanded by adding several key aerospace veterans. Two small-scale prototypes were built and tested, providing...

Textron Aviation secures ANAC certification for Cessna SkyCourier, paving the way for sales in Brazil

Textron Aviation  Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil, paving the way for the aircraft to serve the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and cater to its diverse aviation needs.The aircraft offers an unparalleled combination of performance, capacity and capability, positioning it as a catal...

EMED Group and Skyports Drone Services trial medical courier services by drone

EMED Group and Skyports Drone Services have successfully completed a proof-of-concept project aimed at bringing additional innovation and sustainability benefits to medical courier services. Launched in June 2023, the four-week trial was run with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, an existing customer of EMED Group. The project successfully transported over 400 patho...

VoltAero Cassio 330 had a starring role in its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

2023 EAA AirVenture fly-in enabled a broad spectrum of the aviation sector and the public to see VoltAero Cassio 330, and to learn about the company’s vision for the future of hybrid-electric aircraft. VoltAero brought its full-scale Cassio 330 mockup to Oshkosh, which attracted a steady flow of visitors to the company’s outdoor exhibit in the main display area. As part of it...

Piper M600/SLS HALO System with Garmin Autoland now ANAC certified

Piper Aircraft has been awarded approval from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) for its M600/SLS HALO safety system with Garmin Autoland and stand-alone auto-throttle. Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support, commented: “The Brazilian certification is a key milestone for our flagship M600/SLS aircraft. The Piper M600/SLS was the f...

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Aviation Capital Group places order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Aviation Capital Group, the Newport Beach, California-based global aircraft asset manager, has signed a firm order for 75 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing its cumulative orders for...

Samson Sky taps renowned Italian automotive designer for switchblade flying car interior design

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Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

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