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HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines sign final contract with SAFHAL, launching development and production of the Aravalli engine

Electra, City of Helsinki, and Haaga-Helia University sign MOU to explore direct aviation across the Gulf of Finland

Electra announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Helsinki and Haaga‑Helia University of Applied Sciences, establishing a collaborative framework to evaluate how Direct Aviation technologies can accelerate the deployment of faster, quieter, and more efficient...

Wisk breaks ground on on-airport vertiport for autonomous and piloted aircraft at Hollister Municipal Airport

Wisk Aero, a leading innovator in autonomous air mobility, announced the official groundbreaking of its new state‑of‑the‑art vertiport at Hollister Municipal Airport in California. This milestone marks the development of one of the nation’s first public airport vertiports engineered to support...

First fully UK-built Islander since repatriation of production begins ground testing ahead of first flight

Britten‑Norman has reached a major production milestone as the first Islander to be fully manufactured in the UK since the company repatriated its assembly line to Bembridge has now commenced its ground‑test campaign. The aircraft is on track for a first flight in September, marking a significant step in the company’s renewed commitment to British manufacturing; Following completion of the f...

RECARO launches next generation of Premium class seating: R4

RECARO Aircraft Seating introduces the R4, its new generation of premium‑class seating. Building on the legacy of the PL3530 launched in 2015, the R4 integrates advanced ergonomics, upgraded comfort elements, and a modern feature set designed to align with the changing needs of both airlines and passengers. The seat has received ETSO certification for the Boeing 787, with further approvals in prog...

NOEMI Aerospace strengthens position in India with SkyHop agreement for up to 15 aircraft

NOEMI Aerospace has formalized a MoU with SkyHop Aviation, India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator, paving the way for the deployment of up to 15 NOEMI amphibious aircraft in the Indian market. This agreement marks a significant commercial advancement for NOEMI in India, one of the world’s most dynamic and high‑potential regions for seaplane development. The mile...

SkyDrive to evaluate potential routes for eVTOL medical logistics in India in partnership with Air India and Suzuki

SkyDrive will move forward with evaluating initial operational routes for the introduction of eVTOL medical logistics services in India, in partnership with Air India and Suzuki. This is part of the Memorandum of Understanding that the three organizations signed in July 2026 to jointly study the feasibility of such operations. In India, rapid economic growth in recent years has led...

Merlin designated a New Zealand Part 146 aircraft design organization, advancing its path to commercial operations

Merlin received a Part 146 Aircraft Design Organization certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. Merlin's own engineers holding delegation authority can now approve certain aircraft design changes that previously had to be routed through outside design organizations, narrowing the gap between design engineering and an aircraft certified for commercial operations....

AEG and Archer to develop vertiport at L.A. LIVE, expanding Archer’s planned LA air taxis network ahead of the LA28 games

AEG and Archer announced a collaboration to develop downtown Los Angeles’ first vertiport—a vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis—at L.A. LIVE, AEG’s four-million-square-foot sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles. The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes Archer the exclusive air taxi partner of L.A. LIVE. L.A...

EHang launches Global Fast Track Program to accelerate international commercialization of pilotless eVTOL; Sri Lanka first to adopt

EHang launches its Global Fast Track Program — a structured and accelerated pathway for the assessment and introduction of pilotless eVTOL operations in international markets. Sri Lanka is the inaugural market under the initiative, with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka adopting the Fast Track Program, targeting sand...

ATR identifies demand for 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia

ATR identified 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia that would be economically viable if served by regional turboprop aircraft. Total demand for these routes is 16 million passengers per annum and the airport infrastructure already exists. There is enormous scope to develop new domestic air routes in Indonesia, because 70 of the country’s 180 airports, with paved runways,...

Horizon Airways doubles down on fleet modernization with order for second Tecnam P2012 STOL

Queensland-based Horizon Airways has signed an order for a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. Slated to join the Australian fleet by the end of 2026, this subsequent order rapidly builds upon the historic introduction of the country's first P2012 STOL, signaling a massive leap forward for regional air travel. Operating since 1994, Horizon Airways is a vital lifeline for com...

Do228 NXT makes its African debut at El Alamein Airshow in Egypt and AAD 2026 in South Africa

In September 2026, General Atomics AeroTec Systems will put a major focus on Africa. With two trade show appearances, the German aircraft manufacturer is highlighting the strategic importance of the African continent for the Do228 NXT. The company will exhibit at El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt (September 8-10, 2026) and the Africa Aerospace & Defence Expo in South Africa (Septe...

SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours

SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI with an Australian operator regarding the introduction of its aircraft. The parties have reached a basic agreement on the terms for purchasing up to five "SKYDRIVE" eVTOL aircraft which encom...

Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances

Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet and setting the stage for the next chapter of the aircraft with the upcoming Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3. The milestone Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines. This&nb...

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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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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...

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...

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...