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INTEGRAL E continues its test campaign and performs its first backflip flight

Since its maiden flight on 3 December 2024, INTEGRAL E, AURA AERO all-electric two-seater with aerobatic capabilities, has been performing test flights as part of its certification campaign, and has already completed 15 flights. Today, four months after its very first takeoff, INTEGRAL E has su...

SKYTRAC announces new real-time HUMS solution for Sikorsky S-92 helicopter

SKYTRAC and Sikorsky announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92 helicopter. This solution, created by SKYTRAC and Sikorsky, will seamlessly integrate with Sikorsky’s existing HUMS system...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Aer Lingus achieve milestone with A321XLR and R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Aer Lingus partnered to enhance passenger comfort with the inclusion of the R3 in their new A321XLR aircraft, which they are the second airline in the world to operate. Equipped with the award-winning R3 long-range Economy Class seat, passengers will have access to an enhanced living space and comfort features. These include a 6-way adjustable headrest with integra...

Cormorant will go SAF to receive EASA certification

An electric aircraft that can carry eight passengers and has a range between 2.200 and 140 kilometers - depending on the energy vector; it sounds like something for the future, but for the Dutch startup Cormorant Aerospace it is reality in the making. With a clear vision and strategic planning, the team is working on a revolutionary aviation concept that can carry out its first operational test on...

Thales celebrates first successful flight of SkyDrive’s eVTOL secured by its next-generation Flight Control System

SkyDrive made a historic breakthrough with first successful Demonstration flight of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft SkyDrive on 9 April at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. SkyDrive is powered by Thales's next-generation flight control system, FlytRise, which is based on its 40+ years of proven experience in flight control solutions, and it is spe...

Airbus launched the A220 Airspace cabin with Air Canada

A220 is joining the Airspace cabin Family and will take off for the first time with launch customer Air Canada. The new A220 cabin will boast the full Airspace suite including new Airspace XL bins with deliveries starting in early 2026.The A220 cabin provides a leading Airspace experience, combining new elements with the widest seats, aisle, and largest cabin and windows i...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family tachieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026. The CJ4 Gen3 incorporates the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for intuitive, seamless control f...

Diamond Aircraft completed major DA42 fleet delivery to CAE, signs further deal for six new DA40 aircraft

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful handover of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft for leading flight training provider CAE, completing an order signed with the company in 2024. In addition, Diamond Aircraft has signed a further contract with CAE to provide six new DA40 NG aircraft. Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria commented:...

AURA AERO announced three new European distributors for INTEGRAL and ERA

AURA AERO announced agreements with three new European distributors for its two families of aircraft. With the formal addition of these renowned general aviation market players to its distribution network, AURA AERO will considerably expand its reach and strengthen its position regarding INTEGRAL, its aerobatic two-seat trainer, and ERA, its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, in a VIP corporate co...

SkyDrive conducts public flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05

SkyDrive successfully conducted a demo flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05 model at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In February 2023, SkyDrive was selected as one of the eVTOL operators taking part in the "Smart Mobility EXPO," a part of the "Future Society Showcase Project" at the Expo. Since then, as we dedicated ourselves to the development of our aircraft, we have targeted...

Cyient Group & Deutsche Aircraft multi-year contract under finalization for advanced cabin management system in D328eco

Cyient DLM expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft. Through this prospective multi-year contract, Cyient DLM will undertake the design, development and manufacturing of the Cabin Management System (CMS) for the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it will be one of Deutsche Aircraft's first electron...

First purchase agreement for SUBARU Bell 412EPX for commercial operations in Europe

At Aero Friedrichshafen Bell Textron announced its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from...

Airbus signs Letter of Intent with THAI to retrofit A350 fleet

Airbus and Thai Airways International have signed a Letter of Intent to retrofit the airline’s A350s, enhancing passenger comfort and operational efficiency, with state-of-the-art cabin upgrades. The retrofit programme will be overseen by Airbus. During the exercise, THAI’s fleet of A350-900 aircraft will be equipped with the latest cabin innovations, ensuring a premium travel experien...

Elixir Aircraft delivers the 1st of its 12 Elixir orders to Egnatia Aviation

On 9 April 2025, at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany, Elixir Aircraft delivered the first of the Elixir ordered in 2024 to the Greek flying school, Egnatia Aviation. The aircraft, in the livery of its new operator and of the aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was flown from La Rochelle. It is part of the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered in 2025 and will be based at Kav...

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