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ZeroAvia launch operator RVL Aviation to fly world first zero-emission cargo services in the UK

Joby flies two aircraft simultaneously in testing milestone

Joby Aviation has successfully flown two of its aircraft simultaneously for the first time, marking another important milestone in the Company’s flight testing program. The two-aircraft flight, completed in Marina, CA, on May 9, is a further demonstration of the maturity of Joby’s test p...

Garmin expands avionics database solutions for South Pacific region

Garmin expanded coverage of the Garmin Navigation Database to include the South Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand and surrounding countries. Previously available to aircraft owners and operators in the Americas and Europe, the Garmin Navigation Database delivers a...

Bell celebrates its 6,000th commercial aircraft built at Bell Textron Canada Centre

Bell Textron Canada Limited announces the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at commercial delivery and assembly centre in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada with two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs for operations by the Sûreté du Québec. Bell will deliver the aircraft to the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, which manages a fleet of aircraft through the Ser...

Deutsche Aircraft selects American Data Solutions for Technical Publication Management of the D328eco

Deutsche Aircraft selected American Data Solutions as the provider of its Technical Publication Management Solutions for the next-generation regional turboprop, the D328eco. ADS will equip Deutsche Aircraft with an integrated and advanced suite of solutions and services, featuring the MDDC Content Management System and intuitive MDDV Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, complem...

China Airlines announced order for Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models

Boeing and China Airlines announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet's added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe. In addition to the firm order, wh...

Hunnu Air celebrates launch of Embraer E2 services between Mongolia and China

Hunnu Air launched scheduled services with Embraer’s E195-E2 aircraft in Mongolia – the inaugural E2 flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport, also marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China. Hunnu Air, Embraer and Beijing Daxing Airport jointly hosted a ceremony to mark the smooth inauguration of this route, streng...

SUBARU Bell 412EPX receives Transport Canada validation

SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada. Combining its increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 lbs., and ability to carry 5,000 lbs. with a cargo hook, the SUBARU Bell 412EPX stands out in its class for its ability to transport multitudes of public safety supplies...

Vertical Aerospace, Honeywell expand partnership to bring VX4 eVTOL to market

Vertical Aerospace announced the signing of a new long-term agreement that expands their existing partnership and reinforces Honeywell’s commitment to the certification and production of Vertical eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. Under this expanded collaboration, Honeywell and Vertical will work together to certify two of the most critical systems on the VX4 that make it safer and easier t...

Merlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

Merlin is rapidly progressing the flight test campaign of its certification-ready Cessna Caravan. Conducted at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island, the ongoing flight tests highlight the technical maturation of the Merlin Pilot system, validating its ability to meet the autonomy requirements of fixed-wing platforms—including the C-130J and KC-135 to support Merlin&rsquo...

Cirrus announces SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland

Cirrus announced the new SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. With the integration of this technology, anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland with the touch of a button in the event of an emergency, commanding the aircraft to navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously. This advancement in aviation safety provides...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and China Southern Airlines strengthen relationship with introduction of R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced China Southern Airlines as the first airline customer in mainland China to select the latest R3 Economy Class seats for their new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026. China Southern Airlines’ selection of the R3 marks a signif...

Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the U.S.

The Special Operations Forces Week annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States. Embraer Defense & Security is exhibiting for the first time at the event aiming to promote the multi-mission capabilities of the medium airlift and tanker platform for special forces operations. SOF Week is the premi...

Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fiber Pathfinder now approved for Aviat Husky

Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Pathfinder 3-blade carbon fiber propeller for Aviat Husky aircraft. It is available as a Top Prop STC upgrade for existing aircraft, and is also available as an STC option on new production aircraft through Aviat. The 80-inch diameter Pathfinder replaces existing 2-blade composite, aluminum, and wood pro...

Diamond Flying Club takes flight worldwide with launch of official website

Diamond Aircraft announced the establishment of the official Diamond Flying Club and simultaneous launch of the club’s online portal, www.diamondflyingclub.com. Through the DFC, Diamond Aircraft aims to foster a worldwide community of Diamond enthusiasts, while enhancing communication and interactivity with and between Diamond owners, operators, specialists, fans, and the...

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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...

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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...