6 February 2026
Daher Confirms Its Expertise in Cabin Outfitting with the Renewal of Its Contracts for the Airbus A350 and A330
Daher confirms its expertise in cabin outfitting with the renewal of its Airbus A350 and A330…
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21 January 2026
Trafigura Signs Offtake Agreement for Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced from Biogas
Trafigura has signed a six-year offtake agreement to purchase advanced biogas-based SAF from Syzygy’s first commercial…
21 January 2026
IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
IATA and CFM International extend their MRO agreement to 2033, supporting open competition, easing supply chain…
20 January 2026
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequencies Across South Africa Network
Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity via…
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AELF Joins Airlink Inc as a Platinum Sponsor Supporting Global Humanitarian Efforts
AELF commits $100,000 as a Platinum Sponsor of Airlink Inc, supporting aviation-based humanitarian aid and…
GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reports increased aircraft shipments and higher delivery values for…
Pilatus Hands Over the First PC-12 PRO
Pilatus hands over the first PC-12 PRO, featuring the Garmin G3000 Prime cockpit, Safety Autoland,…
Gulfstream Introduces the All-New Gulfstream G300
Gulfstream introduces the G300, replacing the G280 with enhanced safety, technology, and comfort. The super-midsize…
Why EASA’s Task-to-Tool Model is Changing Pilot Training
EASA’s task-to-tool model shifts pilot training from simulator level to training task, enabling smarter, cost-effective…
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…
Boeing Opens New Engineering Centre at Embry‑Riddle Research Park
Boeing has opened a new 65,000-sq-ft Engineering Centre at Embry-Riddle Research Park, supporting Air Dominance…
Brigade Discusses How Tailored GSE Safety Systems Can Cut Ground Damage Costs by up to 42%
Discover how Brigade’s tailored GSE safety systems can reduce ground damage costs by up to…
Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business
Joby Aviation completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger business, accelerating entry into commercial eVTOL air taxi…
SkyDrive Partners with DUC Hélices to Develop Rotor for SKYDRIVE SD-05
SkyDrive partners with DUC Hélices to accelerate SD-05 eVTOL rotor development, focusing on safety, noise…
EHang Achieves First Pilotless Human-Carrying eVTOL Flight in Africa at the 9th Aviation Africa Summit
EHang’s EH216-S completes the first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa at the Aviation Africa…
Vertical Aerospace Prepares for Final Transition Testing After Successful Wingborne Flights
Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 3 piloted wingborne flights of VX4 prototype, collecting 22B data points…
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Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June
Global air travel demand rose by 2.6% in June 2025, according to IATA. Capacity grew…
SalamAir Welcomes New Airbus A321neo to Expand its Operations
SalamAir welcomes the Airbus A321neo “Muttrah” to its fleet, enhancing sustainability, comfort, and route flexibility…
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,…
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…
Safran Chooses France for New Carbon Brake Production Facility
Safran announces new €450 million carbon brake facility in France, set to open in 2030…
FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft
An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising…
Thales Recognised for Aviation Innovation With the Successful Deployment of an Approach Spacing Tool (AST) in Hong Kong, China
Thales and the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong have successfully deployed the Approach Spacing…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Runway to Resilience: How Long-Term Commitment, Local Leadership, and Engineering Innovation Kept Tuvalu Connected to the World
Tuvalu’s Funafuti Airport overcomes rare subsurface failures with porous asphalt, securing vital air access through…
Cirrus Invests $13M to Expand Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility
Cirrus is investing $13 million to expand its Grand Forks facility by 30,000 sq ft,…
ATS Continues Growth Through Q2 With Expansion of Client Base and Regulatory Approvals
ATS Group continues its 2025 growth with new regulatory approvals, key leadership appointments, and international…
Rotortrade: Shifting Landscape of Helicopter Sales
Following the release of the Rotortrade Global Helicopter Market Report 2024–2025, CEO Philippe Lubrano shares…