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Osaka names Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s JV, Soracle, with Archer’s Midnight aircraft as its air taxi partner

Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka. With Soracle&...

SyberJet announces next gen SJ36 program

SyberJet Aircraft announced the all-new SJ36 light jet. The next-generation, single-pilot, nine-seat jet is currently in development, with certification targeted for 2032. Evolving from the FAA-certified SyberJet SJ30-2, The SJ36 is designed to become the leader in nearly every light jet category.&n...

OXCCU raises $28m in Series B funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon

OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into SAF, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round includes new investors Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, International Airlines Group, Hostplus, and TCVC, alongside continued support from existing backers Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko...

Royal Thai Air Force adds two Airbus H225 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue and emergency medical services operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support. This latest acquisition expands the RTAF's exi...

Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, commits to more 737 MAX jets

Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787-9 model, 15 of the larger 787-10, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize the airline's fleet. The new order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the U.S. The airline also announced its intent to...

Tecnam and Green Aerolease launch a dedicated rental offer for Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam and Green Aerolease launched new rental offer specifically dedicated to Tecnam aircraft. This strategic partnership aims to support flight training organizations across Europe by providing cost-effective, flexible access to a modern fleet of Tecnam aircraft. The rental offer includes the Tecnam P2008JC, P-Mentor, P2010, and P2006T NG models aircr...

Cirrus introduces new instrument rating program

Cirrus expanded its Cirrus Approach Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines self-study content with in-person flight training. Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirru...

Cessna Citation Latitude achieves FAA certification for new, advanced features for Garmin G5000 avionics

Cessna Citation Latitude achieved Federal Aviation Administration certification for new features of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite. These features include Synthetic Vision Guidance System for improved approach capabilities down to 150 feet, GDL 60 Datalink for connectivity and a new taxiway routing feature. With more than 240 flight test hours and numerous certification tests complete,...

StarFlight orders three Airbus H145s to strengthen Tasmania’s emergency air services

Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services in the Stat...

VÆRIDION and Deutsche Aircraft join forces to advance sustainable regional aviation

Vaeridion GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore technical and non-technical enablers in the field of R&T and development in furtherance of their leadership realizing sustainable regional aviation. This collaboration brings together two companies with very different, yet best-in-class approaches in their respective field of operation and cl...

Uzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, airline's largest-ever purchase

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase of 14 787-9 airplanes, with options for eight more of the ultra-efficient jets, will modernize its Boeing widebody fleet while supporting nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.  Boeing and the Uzbekistan Ministry of Tra...

GE Aerospace successfully completes supersonic flight tests of a solid-fueled ramjet at Kennedy Space Center

GE Aerospace announced successful supersonic captive carry flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System Flight Test Vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology. As part of the ATLAS program, the system was carried aloft on a Starfighters F-104 aircraft. The test campaign included three successful flights, with the system...

Electra completes participation in Air Force Research Lab’s Future Flag 25-3 test event

Electra has completed its participation in the Air Force Research Laboratory Future Flag 25-3 test event in Rome, NY, which took place in late August to early September. Future Flag is an experimentation series that aims to accelerate the development, demonstration, and fielding of innovative capabilities for the U.S Air Force. Future Flag 25-3 consisted of government-directed tests and opera...

LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced an agreement with Embraer and plans to expand connectivity across South America, supported by the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 small narrowbody aircraft. The order includes 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options. Deliveries of the firm aircraft will start in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brazil and potentially...

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Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A32...

Jungheinrich & Deutsche Aircraft set a new standard in aerospace logistics with automated warehouse for next-generation regional aircraft production

In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting...

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HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

  AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have joined forces to integrate advanced avionics capabilities into the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL programme. Throug...

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Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernizatio...

TECNAM unveils leadership transition as Giovanni Pascale Langer becomes CEO and Paolo Pascale Langer assumes Presidency

The Board of Directors of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. has unanimously appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as Chief Executive Officer, while Paolo Pascale Langer, who...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

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Airbus secures CASA design approval, expanding its Australian capabilities

Airbus has secured 21.J Civil Design Organisation Approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), marking a significant milestone for its local operations and enhancing its abi...