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Tecnam is ready to lead the new era of light aviation under FAA's MOSAIC rule

As new Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification rules take effect this week, Tecnam Aircraft reaffirms its leadership in the light sport and general aviation sectors,  announcing its full readiness to lead this transformative new era of flight. This groundbreaking regulation us...

magniX Samson batteries to power Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer prototype training aircraft

Bye Aerospace has chosen magniX Samson battery product to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype. Bye Aerospace has ordered Samson batteries for the first flight of the two-seat all-electric training aircraft, scheduled for early 2026.magniX’s Samson batteries offer industry-leading energy...


Wingcopter and Sincronía Logística to deliver medical supplies by drone in Mexico

Sincronía Logística and Wingcopter have entered a partnership to promote the use of drones for the delivery of medical supplies. The Mexican company plans to use a fleet of Wingcopter 198 drones itself and to deploy them on behalf of its customers. Drone-based deliveries will allow to bypass Mexico’s at times challenging terrain and infrastructure limitations, perfect...

Britten-Norman launches OEM-backed aircraft brokerage and trade-in service

Britten-Norman launched a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service, providing operators with full lifecycle support for their fleets. The programme enables operators to transition from existing aircraft to new Islanders with Britten-Norman managing the sale, trade-in, or refurbishment, ensuring continuous operational capability. The service is already being put into action: Britten-Norman...

Diamond Aircraft reintroduces DA20i Katana to European production

Back by popular demand, Diamond Aircraft announces the return of the iconic DA20i Katana to its European production line in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The order books are officially open. Responding to a surge in demand from flight schools, flying clubs, and private owners, Diamond Aircraft is resuming production of the two-seater, single-engine piston aircraft—long celebrated for its pe...

Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45 percent by 2044

Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of these additional 2,605 freighters, 1,530 will be replacements and 1,075 will be for growth. The additional 2,605 will be split between 1,120 small a...

TCab Tech's E20 eVTOL successfully completes manned flight test

TCab Tech has achieved a significant breakthrough in R&D phase with the successful completion of the first manned flight test of E20 eVTOL. The test was carried out by company's Chief Test Pilot, with Founder & CEO Yon Wui NG onboard. This flight test not only demonstrates the company's confidence in its eVTOL aircraft but also verifies the reliability of the aircraft systems. The...

Airbus H160 makes Australian debut with demo tour

Kickstarting a month-long demonstration tour across Australia Airbus H160 has landed in Melbourne. The next-generation helicopter will visit key cities and coastal communities to showcase how it supports a wide range of missions, from saving lives to homeland security, natural disaster management, and transporting offshore crew, while setting new standards in safety, performance and sustainability...

Embraer celebrates the groundbreaking of its new MRO facility in Fort Worth

Embraer held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on its new MRO facility for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth. The event brought together local officials, Embraer executives, and representatives from partner organizations. This new, state-of-the-art hangar is scheduled for opening by 2027. With the expanded infrastructure, Embraer’s c...

Korean Air selects Archer as its exclusive partner to introduce eVTOL aircraft in Korea

Korean Air and Archer Aviation announced the signing of an agreement to commercialize Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea, across multiple applications and use cases, starting with government applications. As part of the relationship, the parties plan for Korean Air to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft. This collaboration positions Korea to be a leader in adopting advanc...

Cirrus Vision Jet elevates and streamlines business operation

Cirrus Vision Jet redefined personal and business aviation industry and captivated the market, setting a best-selling record for seven consecutive years. The Vision Jet created a new legacy that redefines personal aviation, private travel and jet ownership. Cirrus delivers Vision Jets to charter operators, business owners and entrepreneurs -- who discovered the value of jet travel while valuing de...

Canavia welcomes first Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft announced the delivery and successful ferry flight of a brand-new P2006T NG to Canavia Flight Training, marking the third Tecnam P2006T in their fleet — and the first of the latest Next Generation version to arrive in the Canary Islands. With this addition, Canavia now operates ten Tecnam aircraft, forming the backbone of its fleet...

IndiGo places firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a MoU signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to enter the long-haul international market, leveraging the A350’s long range and efficiency to support its global ambitions. Pieter E...

Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hold summit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure for eVTOL flights in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities, representatives from regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as operators, to discuss and align the next steps for implementing eVTOL in Brazil. The initiative addressed essential topics to enable the start of commercial operations of the electric verti...

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Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

Embraer adds BermudAir as its second E‑Freighter operator

Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the world’s second operator of the Embraer E‑Freighter, marking the aircraft’s debut in the Americas with the airline&rsqu...

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

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AURA AERO takes X‑Volt back to the skies, advancing hybrid‑electric innovation for ERA’s development

Just two months after acquiring VoltAero’s assets, AURA AERO has returned the Cassio S hybrid‑electric demonstrator to the skies at Rochefort Airport—now flying under its new name, X‑VOLT....