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Honeywell launches disruptive research on hydrogen fuel cells for aircraft

A consortium led by Honeywell launched a European Clean Aviation project that will develop a new generation of hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry. Project NEWBORN will involve multidisciplinary collaboration between 18 partners from 10 European countries to develop an aerospace-quali...

Lilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium Jet Electrical Wiring Interconnection System

Lilium and GKN Aerospace signed an agreement to work together to design and build an integrated and certifiable EWIS solution. From its facility in the Netherlands, GKN Aerospace will build the EWIS hardware sets and support Lilium with on-site installation into the Lilium Jet at Lili...

Skyway and Moonware join forces to advance automated ground solutions for next-generation aircraft

Skyway and Moonware announced a strategic partnership to accelerate ground infrastructure readiness for advanced aerial mobility. Skyway offers air traffic navigation and vertiport airspace management services while Moonware offers automated aviation ground operations through its AI-powered software and autonomous ground vehicles. Moonware is a venture-backed startup developing automated solu...

Decarbonation of regional aviation by developing connected avionics solutions - AURA AERO collaborates with Thales

The reinvention of avionics is at the heart of the challenges for safer and more sustainable flights. AURA AERO and Thales are combining their expertise in a project for the development of new generation connected avionics solutions for regional aviation. Partners will jointly develop a new generation connected avionics solution, adapted to electric and hybrid regional aviation. Jére...

Boeing and Atlas Air celebrated the delivery of final 747

Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas, bringing to a close more than a half century of production. Boeing employees who designed and built the first 747, known as the "Incredibles," returned to be honored at the E...

Peru ATSA signs firm agreement with De Havilland Canada for Dash 8-400 large cargo door freighter conversion

De Havilland Canada and ATSA signed a firm agreement for a Dash 8-400 freighter conversion with a large cargo door. With this agreement, ATSA has become the first South American operator of Dash 8-400 aircraft to join De Havilland Canada’s Cargo Solutions Program and ATSA’s Dash 8-400 F-LCD aircraft will be the first one operating on the continent. ATSA currently operate...

Safran launches solar energy production at its France sites to reduce their carbon footprint

Safran, working with Réservoir Sun and Idex, will generate part of the energy it uses by installing solar panels at 17 of its sites in France. With a total capacity of almost 50 MWp, the photovoltaic arrays will be installed mainly on parking lot shade structures and will cover a total area of just under 180,000 square meters (1.9 million sq.ft). Approximately 39 GWh (gigawatt hou...

A record business year in 2022 - Daher Kodiak and TBM turboprop aircraft family

Daher Aircraft announced the deliveries of 73 aircraft from its Kodiak and TBM single-engine turboprop product lines in 2022, along with record orders during the year for some 100 to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. The results underscore the combination of performance and efficiency provided by the Kodiak and TBM, as well as Daher’s continual improvement strategy for these aircraft...

Ampaire receives order for up to six Eco Caravan upgrades from Azul Conecta

Ampaire signed a LOI for Conecta Grand Caravans upgrade to Ampaire Eco Caravans. The core of the Eco Caravan is the AMP-H570 hybrid-electric powertrain and battery pack. The regional airline is a subsidiary of Azul, Brazil’s largest airline by passenger volume, departures and cities served. The Azul Conecta order follows the first flight of the Eco Caravan in N...

Piper integrates Agile Manufacturing Robot to assist M600/SLS production line

Piper Aircraft announced delivery and integration of an Agile Manufacturing Robot from Wilder Systems to the M600/SLS production line. This AMR is the result of a collaborative effort between Piper Aircraft and Wilder Systems in order to increase safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the factory. Specifically, the AMR is programmed to drill PA-46-600TP wings. The addition of this AMR wil...

Garmin receives certification of the GFC 600 autopilot in King Air 200 aircraft

Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for the GFC 600 autopilot in the King Air 200 series of aircraft. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is designed for high performance piston single and twin-engine aircraft, and also provides an advanced autopilot solution for both jet and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics. The...

Hartzell Engine Tech achieves FAA PMA for Robinson helicopter Sky-Tec Starters

Hartzell Engine Tech received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its Sky-Tec HT starters for Robinson two-place R22 and four-place R44 light utility helicopters. The company’s Sky-Tec HT starter for Lycoming engines features an integrated self-resetting Kickback Protection System (KPS) to protect the powerplant and starter from an engine kickback. Hartzell Engine Tech Pres...

Pyka unveils World largest autonomous electric cargo airplane: Pelican Cargo

Pyka unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft; the Pelican Cargo. Featuring unprecedented payload and range capabilities, Pelican Cargo is the world's largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class. With a range of up to 200 miles, a payload of up to 400 pounds in 66 cubic feet of cargo volume and a nose-loadin...

Safran decarbonization goals approved by SBTi

Safran greenhouse gas reduction targets have been independently approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Safran’s goals cover Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions related to the energy consumption of its operations, as well as emissions caused by its products in use (Scope 3). Safran has committed to a 50.4% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emis...

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40 years, 40 aircraft: Piaggio Aerospace celebrates a landmark double achievement

The year of the P.180 Avanti’s 40th anniversary has brought a second reason for celebration at Piaggio Aerospace: the sale of more than 40 P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft since the model entered servi...

Royal Brunei Airlines signs with Collins Aerospace for FlightSense™ and Dispatch℠ support

Collins Aerospace has been selected by Royal Brunei Airlines to provide its FlightSense™ and DispatchSM services under two 12-year agreements supporting the ca...

Aircalin signs Flight Hour Services contract for Airbus A350-900 fleet

New Caledonia's flagship carrier, Aircalin, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its incoming fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline currently has two o...

Mexico expands C-130J Super Hercules fleet with second aircraft

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana has announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, further strengthening Mexico's position...

Malaysia Airlines renews longstanding Boeing IMM services agreement during MRO Asia-Pacific 2026

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnersh...

Half a thousand strong: Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popular...

Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...