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Gogo Galileo HDX coming to Cessna Citation jets models with expected FAA STC in late 2025

Bombardier firm order from new customer for 50 Challenger & Global jets including maintenance services partnership

Bombardier announced a significant firm order for 50 of its performance-leading Challenger & Global aircraft, combined with a first-of-a-kind service agreement. Together, the firm aircraft and service agreements are valued at US$1.7 billion with deliveries set to begin in 202...

Joby Dubai flights and beginning of commercial market readiness work

Joby Aviation electric air taxi has successfully completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the start of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region. These efforts will further develop Joby’s readiness in anticipation of carry...

Embraer delivers first E2 Jet to Mexicana

Mexicana, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. The delivery of Mexicana’s first new generation jet is a significant milestone in the airline’s modernization journey, and reaffirms the E2’s growing presence in Latin America. The aircraft departed Embraer’s headquarters for Mexico this morning. This delivery is the...

EENUEE and DUQUEINE GROUP: a key regional partnership for electric aviation

Saint-Etienne-based startup eenuee announced a strategic partnership with Duqueine Group, a leading player in composite materials, to accelerate the development of its 100% electric regional aircraft. First flight scheduled for 2029. the goal is quite obvious - to decarbonize air mobility connecting regions. Local governments need accessible, clean, and lightweight mobility alternatives that don&#...

Eve Air Mobility, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest by Globalvia sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOLs and TechCare Services

Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer and vertiport operator, for the sale of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft and access to Eve's comprehensive TechCare services—an all-in-one portfolio of services designe...

Hartzell’s new Outlaw propeller earns FAA STC for Mooney M20 series

A new era of performance and style has arrived for Mooney aircraft owners with the FAA’s approval of Hartzell Propeller’s latest STC’d propeller system for the Mooney M20 series. Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace Company, is a global leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing. The newly certified carbon fiber composite two-blade propeller, now officially name...

ECT Aviation launches time-critical cargo routes with BN2T-4S Islander

Republic of Ireland based ECT Aviation has acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft, expanding its operations into dedicated cargo services between Europe and North Africa. The aircraft will be deployed on high-frequency freight routes, notably linking Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport (LFLL) with key North African destinations. Flights will be operated in partnership with...

Cirrus invests $13M to expand Grand Forks manufacturing facility

Cirrus announced the expansion of its Grand Forks manufacturing facility during a groundbreaking event. Cirrus will invest $13 million to add 30,000 square feet to the current 165,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The expansion will support Cirrus aircraft manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and the best-selling jet, the Vision Jet, with additiona...

Flying high: Wingcopter secures fresh funding and strengthens leadership team

Wingcopter has secured further funding from a new investor, Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, as well as from existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank. Two primary factors convinced the investors to provide additional capital: Wingcopter's progress in obtaining type certification for widespread commercial use of its delivery drones in the US, Brazil and Japan, as well as it...

H55 B23 Energic: first two years of productions sold out

H55 the Swiss electric aviation pioneer born from the Solar Impulse program, reported that its Bristell B23 Energic completed more than 50 demonstration flights with potential buyers at Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) and turned multiple on-site visits into purchase agreements. These new commitments have already filled the production planning for the first two years. Palo Alto campaign demonstrat...

Air Taxi's Tecnam P2010 TDI: a regional aviation success

Air Taxi has marked a historic milestone in regional aviation by achieving unprecedented daily utilization of its Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft fleet. Since August 2023, Air Taxi has deployed 8 Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft across India’s underserved regions under the Government of India’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. These state-of-the-art aircraft have...

Airbus A400M Firefighting Kit completes a successful test campaign in France

Airbus Defence and Space announced successful completion of a series of test drops and demonstrations of its A400M firefighting demonstrator kit in Nîmes-Garons, France. The objective of this test campaign was to conduct an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the A400M firefighting kit. The tests were conducted by the Entente-Valabre’s Test and Research Centre, a F...

ATR signed an MoU with ATOBA Energy to improve SAF Access for regional airlines, tackling key supply challenges

ATR and French SAF aggregator ATOBA Energy signed a MoU to explore ways to facilitate and accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption for ATR operators. This strategic partnership reinforces ATR’s commitment to helping its operators benefit from lower-emission flights, especially those without direct SAF supply options. Through this agreement, the two companies will explore:...

Horizon Aircraft partners with renowned designer Andrea Mocellin to shape the future of air mobility

Horizon Aircraft announces a strategic collaboration with Andrea Mocellin, an internationally acclaimed mobility designer, to refine the design and aesthetics of the revolutionary Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. Mocellin, known for his pioneering work in aviation, automotive, and micromobility, brings extensive expertise from leading roles at Lilium, Alfa Romeo, Maserati...

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