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Bombardier Global 7500 business jet just achieved its 150th speed record

Embraer celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service with Finnair and Norra - flying together since 2005

This marks a special milestone in European aviation as Embraer, Finnair, and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service. On October 1, 2005, Finnair operated its first Embraer E170 revenue flight from Helsinki to Oslo, ushering in a new era of regional conn...

Dassault Aviation: France places new Falcon Albatros order

On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program. A total of twelve aircraft are planned under this program, of wh...

Cirrus delivers SR Series G7+ fleet with Safe Return Emergency Autoland to Texas Southern University

Cirrus announced the fleet delivery of SR Series G7+ aircraft to Texas Southern University, the world’s first university with a fleet of aircraft equipped with Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. The SR Series G7+ fleet complements Texas Southern University’s current SR Series G7 fleet as well as the recent school expansion, augmenting a highly sought-after flight training p...

RAKTA, Joby and Skyports partner to launch air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure announced a long-term collaboration to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. The announcement followed the signing of a strategic MoU in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, marking...

Electra expands U.S. and European facilities to accelerate development of hybrid-electric ultra short aircraft

Electra expands its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company's rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. At its headquarters at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, Electra has opened a new 15,000-square-foot hangar and 6,000-square-foot office space. The expanded facility will house...

Akkodis and Deutsche Aircraft sign strategic agreement for the next generation of future-ready regional aircraft

Akkodis and Deutsche Aircraft signed a cooperation agreement that marks the beginning of a strategic partnership. The goal is to significantly advance the development and production of innovative regional aircraft in Germany, with a focus on technological excellence and strengthening the local aerospace ecosystem. Under the agreement, Akkodis will become a first-tier supplier, playing a central ro...

Gulfstream introduces all-new G300 super-midsize aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the all-new, super-midsize Gulfstream G300 as the latest aircraft to join its next-generation fleet. The aircraft will replace the Gulfstream G280 and feature signature Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows as well as an all-new Harmony Flight Deck, which includes next-generation avionics to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Gulfstream announced the G300 at...

Otto Aerospace secures historic 300 aircraft order with Flexjet

Otto Aerospace announced its first fleet customer, naming Flexjet as the launch customer for the next-generation Phantom 3500 business jet—a clean-sheet, ultra-efficient aircraft that leverages breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision all-carbon-fiber composites to cut fuel burn by over 60%. The landmark deal includes a firm order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets with...

Pilatus hands over the first PC-12 PRO

Progressive, Proven, Professional: the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment ACE, based on the Garmin G3000 Prime, is at the heart of the new PC-12 PRO. Following on from the launch of the new model in spring 2025, the very first customer, Dion Weisler, recently took delivery of his brand-new aircraft and personally flew it home from Switzerland to Australia. Weisler, former CEO of HP Inc....

Osaka names Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s JV, Soracle, with Archer’s Midnight aircraft as its air taxi partner

Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka. With Soracle’s intention to deploy Archer’s Midnight aircraft as the core part of its fleet, its agre...

SyberJet announces next gen SJ36 program

SyberJet Aircraft announced the all-new SJ36 light jet. The next-generation, single-pilot, nine-seat jet is currently in development, with certification targeted for 2032. Evolving from the FAA-certified SyberJet SJ30-2, The SJ36 is designed to become the leader in nearly every light jet category. The SJ36 is designed to bridge the gap between light and midsize jets, potentially reducing char...

OXCCU raises $28m in Series B funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon

OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into SAF, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round includes new investors Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, International Airlines Group, Hostplus, and TCVC, alongside continued support from existing backers Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko...

Royal Thai Air Force adds two Airbus H225 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue and emergency medical services operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support. This latest acquisition expands the RTAF's exi...

Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, commits to more 737 MAX jets

Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787-9 model, 15 of the larger 787-10, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize the airline's fleet. The new order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the U.S. The airline also announced its intent to...

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