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Hartzell debuts carbon Voyager propellers optimized for Cessna Skywagons

Hartzell Propeller new, lightweight three-blade Carbon Voyager propellers have received Supplemental Type Certificate approval for the Cessna Skywagon fleet. The advanced carbon fiber composite propellers are now available for Cessna 180, 182, 185, 206, and T206 single-engine aircraft equipped...

Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide validate feasibility of liquid hydrogen-fueled turbine for light aviation

In September 2024, Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide completed ground demonstration testing of a hydrogen-fueled gas turbine aeroengine based on an ultra-efficient regenerative cycle and fed from a liquid hydrogen tank. This demonstration follows a first test phase in January 2024 using hydroge...

Skyports receives technical design approval from GCAA for first commercial vertiport in the UAE

The General Civil Aviation Authority has granted technical design approval for the first commercial vertiport in the United Arab Emirates. This significant milestone enables Skyports Infrastructure to continue with the development of its DXV facility, where commercial air taxi operations are scheduled to begin from 2026. Dubai International Vertiport, named for its location near Dub...

Expanding global presence of Cavorite X7 eVTOLs - Horizon Aircraft signs LoI with Discovery Air Chile

Horizon Aircraft has signed a Letter of Intent with Discovery Air Chile, a leading Chilean helicopter operator to lease five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs with a projected delivery timeline of 2028. The addition of this unique eVTOL aircraft will transform services in Chile by dramatically reducing transfer times for passengers, patients, and time sensitive goods while cutting costs for operators....

Daher paves the way for the future of decarbonized aviation - inauguration of the Fly'in technology center

Daher inaugurated its new technology center – called Fly’in – which is dedicated to sustainable aviation. Located at the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in southwestern France, this 2,100-square-meter center of excellence reflects Daher's commitment to more environmentally friendly aviation, and it marks a key step in the aerospace sector’s sustainabl...

Abelo expands fleet and converts ATR 42 STOL order

ATR and Abelo have strengthened their partnership with significant fleet updates. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 Short Take-Off and Landing aircraft into a mix of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. This strategic decision, finalised in late 2024, underline...

STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes. STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai commented: “The cargo market is set to become a key eleme...

Skyryse unveils updated SkyOS cockpit, now scalable to fit any aircraft

Skyryse, the creator of SkyOS, the world's first universal operating system for flight, today revealed the updated production cockpit for its Skyryse One aircraft. This innovative, elevated, and scalable design reflects Skyryse's mission to empower anyone to pilot any aircraft. Bringing Skyryse's mission to life requires creating seamlessly simple designs and engineering that scale...

Thales and Delta Air Lines partner to deliver next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by FlytEDGE

At CES 2025, Delta unveiled its next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE solution - the first cloud-native IFE system that elevates the passenger experience to new heights. The system features state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies including: Stunning cinematic 4K QLED HDR seatback displays to immerse passengers with over 1 b...

Vertical Aerospace chooses Monolith as ‘AI for engineering’ partner

Monolith has started work with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation. Monolith will help the Bristol-based company optimise its eVTOL testing and simulation programmes to improve performance and accelerate time to market. Flight and ground tests for eVTOL are incredibly complex, expensive, and time-consuming, typically req...

Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America

Cessna SkyCourier has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation, expanding aircraft’s ability to support operational activities in some of the most remote areas of North America. The first SkyCourier in the region – a freighter variant – is expected to be delivered this year to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance fli...

Hartzell extends backcountry propeller discounts to RAF Supporters for 2025

Hartzell Propeller has extended its $1,000 discount on new Hartzell backcountry aircraft propellers for members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation through the end of 2025. This offer, available for the fifth consecutive year, comes with an additional benefit: for each discounted propeller sold, Hartzell makes a $250 contribution to the RAF to support its mission of preserving backco...

Manta Aircraft unveiled full-scale mock-up of the ANN 6

Manta Aircraft debuted a full-scale mock-up of the all new hybrid-electric long range HeV/STOL ANN Plus. The ANN 6 is a multipurpose, six-seater air vehicle offering comfortable space for 1 pilot and 5 passengers - for personal mobility, business travel, medical and cargo transport operations. Combining helicopter versatility with airplane efficiency, this aircraft supports both VTOL & ST...

Baykar set to become the new owner of Italian aviation giant Piaggio Aerospace

Italy Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, the country’s aviation giant, to Baykar. The world’s largest UCAV company, Baykar outbidded rivals from multiple countries in a competitive tender for the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, which was established in 1884. The company worked with Pragma Consulting on financial valuation during the pr...

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