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Embraer Defense Europe Signs Strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners, Strengthening Aerospace Cooperation and Innovation
Embraer Defense Europe has signed strategic MoUs with leading Lithuanian partners to strengthen aerospace cooperation, advance innovation, and support the local defence industry, following Lithuania’s selection of the C-390 Millennium aircraft.

SalamAir Welcomes New Airbus A321neo to Expand its Operations
SalamAir welcomes the Airbus A321neo “Muttrah” to its fleet, enhancing sustainability, comfort, and route flexibility with cutting-edge technology.

Joby Collaborates With L3Harris to Pursue Defence Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation and L3Harris team up to develop a gas turbine hybrid VTOL for defence, offering autonomous and crewed capabilities. Flight testing begins in autumn 2025.

Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia Announce Plans to Explore Hydrogen eVTOL Propulsion
Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia will explore integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL, aiming to enable zero-emission regional air mobility.

Safran Chooses France for New Carbon Brake Production Facility
Safran announces new €450 million carbon brake facility in France, set to open in 2030 to support growing global demand and sustainability targets.

Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia Announce Plans to Explore Hydrogen eVTOL Propulsion
Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia will explore integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL, aiming to enable zero-emission regional air mobility.

Safran Chooses France for New Carbon Brake Production Facility
Safran announces new €450 million carbon brake facility in France, set to open in 2030 to support growing global demand and sustainability targets.

Startical Achieves First-Ever VHF Voice Communication Between Pilot and Air Traffic Controller via Satellite
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a pilot and air traffic controller via satellite, using standard aeronautical signals under the EU-backed ECHOES project.

Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces to Accelerate SAF Production and Promotion
Luxaviation and Haffner Energy announced a strategic collaboration to support the development of SAF Zero, an initiative accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production through innovative technology and industry partnerships.

TotalEnergies, a Pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Committed to the Decarbonisation of Air Transport
Total Energies is advancing sustainable aviation by expanding its SAF production across Europe and partnering with key industry players like Airbus and Safran. With plans to produce over 500,000 tonnes of SAF annually by 2028, the company is leading efforts to decarbonise air transport and meet future regulatory mandates.

FAA Greenlights First Electric Engine Propeller, A Leap Forward with Global Implications
The FAA has certified the first electric aircraft propeller—here's what it means for global aviation and how Africa could benefit from the shift to clean flight.

TotalEnergies, a Pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Committed to the Decarbonisation of Air Transport
Total Energies is advancing sustainable aviation by expanding its SAF production across Europe and partnering with key industry players like Airbus and Safran. With plans to produce over 500,000 tonnes of SAF annually by 2028, the company is leading efforts to decarbonise air transport and meet future regulatory mandates.

FAA Greenlights First Electric Engine Propeller, A Leap Forward with Global Implications
The FAA has certified the first electric aircraft propeller—here's what it means for global aviation and how Africa could benefit from the shift to clean flight.
