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Electric aviation demonstrations launch in Hawaiʻi: BETA Technologies & Surf Air Mobility with Hawaiian Airlines support

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce elevate aircraft health monitoring for Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce introduced an enhanced aircraft health monitoring program for Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft, combining the innovative data collection capabilities of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system with Rolls-Royce's new engine v...

Aerial or satellite imagery: a practical guide to choosing the right view

The view from above is no longer a luxury. The global geospatial analytics market hit roughly $102.7 billion in 2025, according to Grand View Research, and it's rising fast as insurers, farmers, and city planners trade their instincts for overhead data. But a practical question for most buyers i...

P2012 Traveller enters into service on Stornoway - Benbecula PSO

Tecnam and Airtask Group successfuly introduced Tecnam P2012 Traveller (registration G-CMCY) onto the Stornoway to Benbecula Public Service Obligation route. Leased to Airtask Group, the aircraft officially entered active service in April 2026, marking a new era of reliability and enhanced passenger experience for the Scottish communities relying on this vital link. Transitioning regiona...

How landing pad design could reduce noise for futuristic vertical air taxis

Perforated landing pads could significantly reduce the noise of delivery drones and electric aircraft during take-off and landing, new research by the University of Bristol has found. As electric air taxis move from the realm of science fiction to reality, the study, published in Applied Acoustics this week, could influence the design of landing pads to help these futuristic vertica...

Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus H145M helicopter

Airbus Helicopters delivered first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft is part of a wider procurement contract signed in 2024 via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to equip both the Belgian armed forces and the Federal Police. Highlighting the growing momentum o...

AURA AERO strengthens its position in decarbonized aviation with the acquisition of strategic assets from VOLTAERO

AURA AERO announces the acquisition of the assets of VOLTAERO, a French company based in Rochefort and a pioneer in electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. This transaction brings together two complementary areas of French expertise around a common goal: to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation with concrete, certifiable, and industrially viable solutions developed in France....

SkyDrive reaches 100km/h milestone

SkyDrive successfully accelerated its SKYDRIVE aircraft to a speed of 100km/h, a viable speed for the commercialization of short hop inter-urban air mobility. Through a series of high speed tests, SkyDrive has verified aircraft’s high-speed stability, controllability, and maneuverability, as well as the performance of the propulsion systems, flight control systems and on-board avio...

Avora Aviation named official Tecnam dealer for Balkans

Avora Aviation appointed as official Tecnam Dealer for Balkan region, representing the brand in Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, and Montenegro. This strategic partnership marks a significant expansion into general aviation for Avora, bringing Tecnam’s industry-leading aircraft to regional flight schools, private owners, and...

Embraer and OGMA conclude first C-390 Millennium maintenance for the Hungarian Air Force

Embraer and OGMA have successfully completed the first scheduled 24- month maintenance of a C-390 Millennium aircraft operated by the Hungarian Air Force. The work was carried out at OGMA’s facilities in Portugal, representing a key milestone for the program and further strengthening the C-390 Millennium support structure in Europe. This milestone builds on Embraer’s recently signed se...

Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 in Asia, marking a key milestone for ultra-long-range aviation in the region

Bombardier delivered the first Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft in Asia to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai, marking an important step in the expansion of ultra-long-range business aviation across the region. With its unique combination of speed, range and operational flexibility, the aircraft is exceptionally well suited to meet Asia’s mission profile, where customers...

De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

De Havilland Canada announced the delivery of the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline.The aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to expand regional connectivity and provide access to remote communities, tourism destinations, and lake regions across Ethiopia and East Africa. Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales and...

Special Missions Cessna SkyCourier to appear at Farnborough International Airshow

Textron Aviation will return to the Farnborough International Airshow with a Cessna SkyCourier on static display, giving global customers and media an up‑close look at the aircraft’s expanding role in special missions, military and government operations. The Farnborough International Airshow provides an opportunity to highlight growing international interest in the Cessna SkyC...

Tecnam appoints Altair Solutions as Official Maintenance, Training and Certified Pre-Owned Partner

Tecnam announced the appointment of Altair Solutions as its Official Maintenance, Training and Certified Pre-Owned Partner, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to customer excellence and comprehensive support throughout the entire aircraft ownership lifecycle. Built upon decades of expertise developed within the Tecnam ecosystem, Altair Solutions combines deep technical knowledge, o...

ProLogium and Elysian Aircraft BV sign MoU to advance the vision of zero-emission aviation

ProLogium announced the signing of a MoU with Elysian Aircraft BV, a Dutch aerospace company developing large-scale battery electric aircraft and core electrification technologies for aviation. Under the MoU, the two parties will engage in discussions and assessments regarding the potential application of next generation batteries in all-electric aircraft. According to the MoU, both parties i...

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