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Essential news for 03 Jul 2025

Archer begins test flights in Abu Dhabi

Archer announced successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region. Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing program for Midnight in the region, gathering additional dat...

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TEST-FUCHS and Deutsche Aircraft achieve major milestone in SAF-ready fuel system for D328eco

TEST-FUCHS Aerospace Systems GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft announced a significant achievement in the development of D328eco. The first prototype components of the aircraft’s advanced fuel system have entered the testing phase, including comprehensive trials with Sustainable Aviation Fuel .This is a pivotal step in this strategic partnership established in September 2023, with a focus on d...

XTI completes Federal Aviation Administration aircraft structures review

XTI Aerospace announced the successful completion of a structures technical familiarization meeting with Federal Aviation Administration, another completed step forward in the company's path to certification of the TriFan 600. The TriFan 600 is XTI's VTOL airplane. Engineering experts from XTI and the FAA reviewed the TriFan 600 aircraft's structural design philosophy, analysis...

Yingling Aviation becomes authorized Honeywell dealer for avionics and engines

After years of hands-on experience working on Honeywell-equipped aircraft, Yingling Aviation is now officially a Honeywell Authorized Dealer. This milestone marks a key step in Yingling’s continued expansion and reflects the company's commitment to building strong, strategic partnerships within the aviation industry. As part of this new agreement, Yingling is now approved to sell and ren...

Embraer offers new scholarships to train master's students in Aeronautical Engineering

Applications are now open for the new edition of the Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program offered by Embraer, a career acceleration initiative for engineers from nearly 30 different fields. Run in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), the program will offer an initial monthly scholarship of R$5,000 to 45 new master’s students located in Brazil....