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PAL Aerospace to deliver fixed-wing air ambulance for Newfoundland and Labrador

Vertical Aerospace prepares for final transition testing after successful wingborne flights

Vertical Aerospace announced the successful completion of Phase 3 piloted wingborne flight testing of its VX4 prototype. The full scale VX4 has now taken off, flown, and landed like a conventional aircraft with lift generated by its wings. This quiet, low-power mode is essential for making electric...

Turboprops take centre stage at Washington Aviation Conference as airlines face regional fleet renewal

As U.S. regional airlines grapple with rising operating costs, pilot shortages, and the urgent need to replace aging 30- to 50-seat aircraft, the industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. The demand for lower fuel burn and fleet modernization has never been more pressing. At this year’s Regiona...

Clean Aviation selects ATR to lead the future of low-emission regional flight

ATR was selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation. As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-...

Diamond Fest 2025 – A Diamond Homecoming & VIP Airshow experience

Diamond Aircraft Canada and Diamond Flying Club, in collaboration with Airshow London and the Diamond Pilots Association, announced the success of Diamond Fest, the official “Diamond Homecoming” at the company’s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario (CYXU). The event took place September 5–6, 2025. This celebration coincided with Airshow London SkyDrive, Canada&rsqu...

EHang achieves first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit

EHang successfully conducted the first-ever pilotless human-carrying flight of its EH216-S in Africa. This took place during the 9th Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, in collaboration with its strategic partner China Road and Bridge Corporation. This marks a historic breakthrough for EHang as the first pilotless eVTOL aircraft to fly on the African continent. The first pi...

Four ways Electra Ultra Short Aircraft will transform travel via direct aviation

Following last month successful public demonstrations of its Ultra Short aircraft at Virginia Tech, Electra released a vision for how its groundbreaking aircraft is redefining advanced air mobility for people and goods. The company also unveiled a new video highlighting the promise of direct aviation.  Marc Allen, CEO of Electra commented: “At Electra, we’re opening the ne...

Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority

Embraer E-Jets E2 family has received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority ; another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success and reinforcing its suitability for the African market. Embraer’s E2 family of aircraft enables airlines to build operational flexibility, match capacity with demand, and add frequencies - all enha...

Dubai selects ANRA to develop drone traffic management system

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects in collaboration with Dubai Air Navigation Services , has awarded ANRA Technologies the contract to design and deploy the Emirate’s next-generation Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management platform. This milestone initiative will establish one of the most advanced digital airspace management systems in the world, providing the foundation for safe,...

Skyportz releases new downwash/outwash amelioration modelling

Skyportz, has released an animation that demonstrates the significant impacts its vertipad patent will have on the roll out of Advanced Air Mobility networks globally. The modular vertipad patent addresses one of the standout issues for Advanced Air Mobility in urban locations – amelioration of downwash and outwash. This issue has been highlighted by the FAA in January in their&nbs...

Daher Aircraft achieves a “clean sweep” with top rankings in the 2025 Pro Pilot and AIN Product Support Surveys

Daher Aircraft has set an industry benchmark with top scores in the 2025 Product Support surveys conducted by both AIN and Pro Pilot magazine – being voted no. 1 in the turboprop-powered sector with its TBM and Kodiak airplanes, while also outperforming other airframe manufacturers in many categories of these highly-respected annual appraisals. Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher...

Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first A330neo

Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft.  The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Côte d’Ivoire’s fleet and is configured in a comfortable four-class cabin layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173...

Boeing and WestJet announce airline's largest-ever order for 67 airplanes

Boeing and WestJet announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks. WestJet's order, which was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website in June, includes: 60 737-10 jets and options for 25 more Seven 787-9 jets a...

Sikorsky and CAL FIRE join forces to enhance autonomous aerial firefighting technologies

In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources. This effort aims to strengthen the response to the growing threat of wildfires, reducing the dangerous impacts on communities, residents, infrastructure...

Azorra delivers Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 to Virgin Australia

Azorra delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2* twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the first Embraer E190-E2 to be operated by a major airline group in Australia. These new generation, small narrowbody aircraft will support Virgin Australia Regional Airlines’ fleet modernization efforts as it replaces its current...

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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...

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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...