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Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace partner to revolutionize long-range drone logistics in Sweden

Deutsche Aircraft hosted Operator Summit to strengthen dialogue with D328 operators

Deutsche Aircraft hosted the Operator Summit at its headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen on 5 May, bringing together commercial operators currently flying the D328 aircraft, alongside potential and committed D328eco customers. Designed as a transparent, customer‑centric forum, the summit offered op...

Fleet launch customer NetJets takes delivery of first 3 Cessna Citation Ascend midsize business jets

First three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets, which is the first private fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the Cessna Citation Ascend. Setting new standards in performance, comfort and operational efficiency for the midsize...

Aeroberm, a Skyportz company launches the fractal panel

Australian vertipad technology tackles the primary barriers blocking the air taxi revolution – downwash and outwash safety. Skyportz Australia announced the commercial launch of Aeroberm, a patented modular vertipad system, in a simultaneous global debut at VFS Forum 82 in West Palm Beach and Rotortech 2026 on the Gold Coast. The industry will soon have electric air taxis. But w...

Second Gen 6 aircraft accelerates Wisk’s flight test program

Wisk Aero announced the successful first flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft. This milestone is a powerful testament to Wisk’s flight test program and scale, coming shortly after the first Gen 6 aircraft started its flight test campaign in mid-December. Conducted at Wisk flight test facility in Hollister, CA, the flight included vertical takeoff, hover, and chirp maneuvers -...

Embraer and Generation 5 Holding sign exclusive strategic partnership agreement for C‑390 Millennium program in the UAE

Embraer and Generation 5 Holding have signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement to cover a comprehensive scope of the C‑390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in the UAE. Under this agreement, the two companies aim to develop comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities and after-sales support for the aircraft in the UAE and the Middle East...

Successful first flight of the Do228 NXT – German multi-role aircraft ready for versatile missions

A major milestone has been achieved on May 2nd, 2026, the successful first flight of the Do228 NXTdemonstrator aircraft took place. This symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the multi-role aircraft and key moment for aircraft production in Germany. The latest version of the proven turboprop aircraft took off to the skies almost 45 years after the first flight of the ico...

Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM Airlines with order for Trent 1000 XE engines

Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royce's certified two-phase durability enhancement program. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine blade that increases cooling air flow by 40%, offering more than double the time-on-wing of its predece...

EgyptAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX jet

Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. The 737-8 complements EgyptAir's fleet of 30 Next-Generation 737 jets with operational commonality and enhanced efficiency, reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it repla...

Diamond Aircraft launches “DADEVISTA” 3D configurator – now live online

Diamond Aircraft announced the official launch of DADEVISTA, company’ new web-based 3D aircraft configurator, first unveiled at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 and now live on the Diamond Aircraft website for public use. DADEVISTA, or the Diamond Aircraft Digital Environment for Visual Interactive Tendering Application, is designed to transform the way customers explore, understand, and...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX jets

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The new order includes: Eight 787-10s, Biman's first order of the largest 787 variant, to serve high-demand flights to the Middle East Two 787-9s to support long-haul service to Europe and North America Four 737-8s, the airline...

TECNAM concluded historic AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 with 86 confirmed orders and major certifications

Following four days of the event, Tecnam announced conclusion of its most successful AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition to date. Commanding the largest booth at the entire show, the 2026 edition served as the perfect global stage for Tecnam to unveil groundbreaking new aircraft, secure massive fleet expansion contracts, and celebrate the strength of the general aviation community. Throug...

Liebherr supplies first nose landing gear for commercial freighter aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its first nose landing gear for the Airbus A350F freighter aircraft, continuing a successful partnership with Airbus that began over 50 years ago. Liebherr-Aerospace has been a key program partner since the start of the A350 program, supplying essential flight control components and the nose landing gear. Over the years, the c...

Next‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA and EASA .The certification follows the unveiling of the new aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E, in February 2026, when both were introduced as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family. This milestone confirms the Praetor 600E’s readiness for global operations,...

easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete successful 100% hydrogen aero engine test, advancing sustainable flight technology

easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine reaching full take off power while running on 100% hydrogen, at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, near Ba...

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