22 September 2026
Rolls-Royce Selected to Lead EU Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demonstration Project
Rolls-Royce has been selected to lead the ELEVATED project under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme,…
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22 September 2026
Textron Aviation and Merlin Introduce Cessna SkyCourier UX Concept Aircraft
Textron Aviation and Merlin have introduced the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept, combining the twin-engine turboprop aircraft…
17 September 2026
AviAssist Launches Unique Drone Risk Assessment Course
AviAssist has launched a four-day SORA 2.5 training course aimed at professionals responsible for risk assessment…
17 September 2026
Airbus U030 Flexrotor Brings Persistent Surveillance to Remote African Operations
The Airbus U030 Flexrotor offers African defence forces, coast guards and border authorities a new approach…
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Boeing Unveils Advanced MQ-28 Capabilities, Extended Combat Reach
Boeing has unveiled expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities, including a larger wing, increased payload capacity…
Successful First Flight of the World’s First Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
SAAB and GA-ASI have completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution,…
Eve Completes Hover & Low-Speed Flights Block, Advancing eVTOL Toward Transition Flight Testing
Eve has completed the hover and low-speed flight test block for its full-scale eVTOL engineering…
Catalina Aircraft Company Advances Modern Amphibious Aircraft Platform for Global Multi-Mission Operations
Catalina Aircraft Company has established U.S. operations in Vero Beach, Florida, to develop the Catalina…
ASECNA and Rwanda Sign Agreements to Advance Kigali Airport Readiness and African Satellite Navigation
ASECNA and the Republic of Rwanda have signed two major agreements in Kigali covering the…
Terra Industries to Open Africa’s Largest Drone Factory in Ghana
Terra Industries announces Pax-2 in Accra, a 34,000 sq. ft. drone and counter-drone facility targeting…
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
Vektor Aviation Highlights Compliance and Insurance Requirements in South African Drone Operations
Vektor Aviation outlines key compliance and insurance requirements for drone operations in South Africa, including…
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation Create Airborne Counter-UAS Defence Solution
On 31 March 2026, Honeywell Aerospace announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace…
Successful First Demo Flight for Airbus’ Uncrewed Bird of Prey Interceptor
Airbus completes first demo flight of Bird of Prey interceptor drone, autonomously engaging a kamikaze…
Special Flux for Nitinol and Nickel in High-Performance Military Applications
EO-M-026 flux enables reliable soldering of nitinol and nickel alloys, supporting high-performance military, UAV and…
Orqa Launches H7 WingCore: The High-Performance, Fully NDAA-Compliant Flight Controller for Fixed-Wing and VTOL Platforms
Orqa launches the NDAA-compliant H7 WingCore flight controller for fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, delivering high…
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AirX Signs Firm Order Agreement with Eve Air Mobility for Two eVTOL Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility signs binding order with Japan’s AirX for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft,…
AI Must Support, Not Replace: Why Human Control Remains Non-Negotiable in Aviation
As AI enters the cockpit, pilots warn that safety depends on human control. Why AI…
Daher Flies Its EyePulse MALE Drone
Daher has completed the first flight of its EyePulse MALE drone in Tarbes, meeting a…
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines report more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF with…
Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and…
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand…
Joby Celebrates First Flight of Turbine Electric Demonstrator Aircraft
Joby Aviation has achieved first flight of its turbine electric autonomous VTOL demonstrator, integrating a…
The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global…
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving…
Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS
Sikorsky transforms the UH-60L Black Hawk into the autonomous S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a next-generation uncrewed helicopter…
Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to…
IATA Study Confirms that SAF Technology Rollout is Main Bottleneck to Net Zero, not Feedstock Availability
IATA and Worley Consulting confirm SAF feedstock is sufficient to achieve net zero by 2050,…
Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed…
International: Joby To Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services To The Uber App
Joby and Uber to integrate Blade flights into the Uber app, paving the way for…
Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business
Joby Aviation completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger business, accelerating entry into commercial eVTOL air taxi…