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  • Cessna SkyCourier Marks Five Years of Versatile Performance

    Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier marks five years since its maiden flight, proving itself a versatile, high-performing turboprop for cargo, passenger, and special mission operations across challenging environments worldwide.

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  • Textron Aviation to Deliver Up to 12 New Citation Jets to Mexico’s Leading Business Aviation Operator

    Textron Aviation secures a fleet order from Aerolíneas Ejecutivas for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets, including Citation Latitude, CJ3 Gen2, and CJ3 Gen3 models, to be delivered from 2026 for MexJet’s fractional ownership operations.

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  • Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires E-MAG Manufacturers of Electronic Ignition Systems

    Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace Company, has acquired E-MAG, known for its lightweight electronic ignition systems. The move aims to bring certified, self-powering ignition solutions to the general aviation market.

  • Gulfstream Delivers 50th G700

    Gulfstream Aerospace celebrates the delivery of its 50th G700 business jet, marking a major milestone in the programme’s development. The aircraft features a spacious, customisable cabin and sets industry benchmarks in speed, comfort, and innovation.

  • Cirrus Announces SR Series G7+ Featuring Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland

    Discover the Cirrus SR Series G7+, the world’s first single-engine piston aircraft equipped with FAA-approved Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, delivering unprecedented safety, automation, and innovation to personal aviation.

  • KC-390 Millennium: Embraer’s Multi-Mission Tanker Gains Ground Globally

    Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium is gaining traction globally as a modern, multi-mission tanker and airlifter. With operational capability and a growing list of international operators, it’s redefining tactical airlift and aerial refuelling.

  • Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Ushers in 15 Years of Cutting-Edge Aviation Advancements and Technology

    Celebrating 15 years of excellence, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 sets new standards in the light jet segment with advanced Garmin avionics, industry-leading efficiency, and single-pilot certification.

    Image: Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3
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  • Airbus signs definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

    Airbus has signed a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire key industrial assets supporting its A220, A320, and A350 programmes, aiming to ensure supply chain stability and operational sustainability.

  • Diamond Aircraft Teams Up with Austrian Research Institutes to Explore Hybrid Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Propulsion

    Diamond Aircraft and leading Austrian research institutes are developing a hybrid hydrogen-electric testbed for General Aviation, advancing zero-emission propulsion, digital systems, and sustainable aviation technologies.

  • Ipanema 203: Ethanol-Powered Leader in Agricultural Aviation

    Embraer’s Ipanema 203 is a market-leading ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, offering high-precision aerial spraying, sustainable biofuel performance, and cost-effective crop dusting for modern farming.

    IPANEMA 203 Nova pintura photo credit Embraer, Photographer: CLAUDIO CAPUCHO
  • Embraer Develops its Supply Chain in Morocco

    Embraer has strengthened ties with Morocco’s aerospace sector following a high-level visit and a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint projects, aiming to integrate Moroccan suppliers into its global supply chain and expand cooperation across aviation, defence, and urban air mobility.

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  • United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero

    United Airlines has invested in aviation start-up JetZero to advance the development of its next-generation blended wing body aircraft, the Z4, with the potential to boost fuel efficiency by up to 50% and enhance the passenger experience. A conditional agreement could see United purchasing up to 200 aircraft.

  • First Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air and Space Force Enters Into Service

    The Spanish Air and Space Force has inducted its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service. The aircraft offers enhanced refuelling, transport, and MEDEVAC capabilities, strengthening Spain’s aerial operations and strategic autonomy.

    First Spanish Airbus A330 MRTT refuelling Spanish Air and Space Force Eurofighters.
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  • Bucher to Supply Galley Solutions for Ethiopian Airlines’ Next-Generation Boeing 777-9 Fleet

    Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Bucher to supply advanced galley systems for its new Boeing 777-9 fleet. Announced at AIX Hamburg, the collaboration focuses on enhancing cabin functionality and passenger comfort through innovative interior solutions.

  • INTEGRAL E Continues Its Test Campaign and Performs Its First Inverted Flight, a Major Step in the Certification Process of the First All-Electric Aerobatic Aircraft

    AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL E, the world’s first all-electric aerobatic aircraft, has completed its first inverted flight. This major certification milestone confirms its reliability and advances the decarbonisation of light aviation with an expected service entry in 2026.

    AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL E has successfully completed its first inverted flight, marking a major step in its certification as the first all-electric aerobatic aircraft.
  • Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications

    Gulfstream’s G800 has received FAA and EASA certification, confirming its status as the world’s longest-range business jet. The aircraft features enhanced speed, range, and fuel efficiency, plus industry-leading cabin comfort and design innovations.

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  • BOC Aviation Orders 70 A320neo Family Aircraft

    BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 70 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus and reinforcing demand for fuel-efficient, next-generation single-aisle jets.

    BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 70 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus and reinforcing demand for fuel-efficient, next-generation, single-aisle jets.
  • Airbus Showcases Hydrogen Aircraft Technologies During Its 2025 Airbus Summit

    Airbus highlights its progress in hydrogen-powered aircraft at the 2025 Airbus Summit, presenting updated plans for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft and showcasing key technologies from its revised ZEROe project.

  • Cessna Caravan Celebrates 40 Years of Adventures as One of the Most Versatile Aircraft in the Industry

    Textron Aviation has announced that the company is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Cessna Caravan single-engine utility turboprop with customers throughout the year, recognising its growth and popularity throughout the world during the past four decades. The Cessna Caravan is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “Customers continue…

    40YR Caravan Anniversary
  • Air Methods Expands Its Fleet with Airbus, Including H140 Helicopters

    Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135, enhancing air medical transport capabilities. Learn more about the latest innovations in emergency medical aviation.

  • Boom’s Pursuit of Civil Supersonic Flight Prompts New International Standards

    Boom Supersonic advances global supersonic travel with support from ICAO and FAA, leading to new international noise standards. Discover how Boom’s Overture aircraft and XB-1 demonstrator are paving the way for quiet, fast, and sustainable civil aviation.

  • Embraer and Denel sign MoU to cooperate on the KC- 390 Millennium

    Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, focusing on manufacturing and MRO activities to enhance strategic airlift capabilities in Africa.

  • Next-Gen Island Hopping: New Tecnam P2012 STOL Joins Inselflieger’s Fleet

    Tecnam delivers the P2012 STOL to Inselflieger, enhancing air connectivity to the Frisian Islands with superior Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance, improved passenger comfort, and advanced avionics.

  • Embraer Conducts Structural Wing Test for New Technologies Demonstration Platform

    Embraer has successfully completed structural fatigue tests of the wing for its New Technologies Demonstration Platform (PDNT). Supported by Finep and MCTI, the project advances sustainable aviation and strengthens Brazil’s aviation industry.

  • The Most Advanced Single Has Landed: Introducing the Pilatus PC-12 PRO

    Discover the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, the most technologically advanced single-engine turboprop aircraft. Featuring a redesigned cockpit with the Garmin G3000 PRIME, cutting-edge safety functions like Autoland, and a modern, high-tech cabin, the PC-12 PRO sets new standards in performance, efficiency, and reliability.

    The PC-12 PRO has been reimagined, yet it is instantly recognisable. In short: The Most Advanced Single has landed.
  • New Emirati Company Sama Aviation Invests in Diamond DA40

    Sama Aviation, an offshoot of Jazirah Aviation Club, has acquired its first Diamond DA40 for ab-initio pilot training in the UAE. Learn more about this state-of-the-art aircraft and its impact on flight training.

  • What is the Most Popular Turboprop in Africa?

    Discover why the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 is the most popular turboprop in Africa. Explore its versatility, reliability, and impact on regional connectivity, economic development, and remote transportation across the continent.

  • ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes its First Gearbox Replacement on Challenger 604

    ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has successfully completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604, reducing aircraft downtime with on-wing maintenance.

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    28 February 2025

    Bombardier Challenger 604 undergoing engine accessory gearbox (AGB) at ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa
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