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Ascendance reaches structural milestone in the development of its hybrid-electric ATEA aircraft

Ascendance ATEA aircraft has entered its final integration phase, with the completion of the demonstrator's structure at its Toulouse facility. Engineered under the direction of Ascendance's teams and manufactured by DUQUEINE Group - an industrial partner specializing in aeronautical composite structures - this strategic milestone marks the culmination of years of design wor...

Evolito to develop electric motors for electric wheel taxi system under UK Government funded program

Evolito announced a collaboration with Airbus, supported by the Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, to develop an on-aircraft, electric wheel taxi system. The system will enable aircraft to taxi independently from ground support equipment with the main engines switched off, resulting in considerable reductions in operating costs, noise and emissions. The project aims to decrease t...

JobsOhio powers Hartzell Propeller's new innovation center with $2M grant

Hartzell Propeller builds upon its decades of investment in Ohio and unwavering commitment to the local community with the grand opening of the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center today at the company's current headquarters in Piqua, Ohio. The center is another example of how Ohio is driving both the general aviation and burgeoning advanced air mobility industry. Hartzell is setting the p...

flydubai signs MoU with Emirates Aviation University to launch Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme for Emirati talent

flydubai has signed a MoU with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce.The agreement marks the first step toward launching the programme in July 2026, targeting Emirati nat...

CAE and Boeing mark milestone with 777-9 simulator qualification

CAE announces the qualification by the FAA and EASA of the world’s first Boeing 777-9 full-flight simulator, located in Boeing Commercial Training Solutions London-Gatwick Campus. This is a significant milestone in aviation training technology and reinforces CAE’s position at the forefront of next-generation simulator development. The 777-9 simulator program reflects CAE’s lon...

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer propose E175 Final Assembly Line in India

Adani Defence & Aerospace have exchanged an enhanced MoU regarding the establishment of a Final Assembly Line for the E175 regional jet for India’s Regional Transport Aircraft program. This advancement from the initial MoU signed in January 2026 represents a significant step forward and forms part of a broader roadmap to develop an integrated RTA ecosystem in India. The Mo...

European Aviation Academy introduces Tecnam P2006T NG at Pilot Expo

European Aviation Academy  selected the Tecnam P2006T NG to expand its fleet. This acquisition marks a key milestone for the Rome-based academy, representing a significant step forward in providing advanced, airline-oriented multi-engine pilot training. Operating in the aviation training sector for over 13 years, European Aviation Academy has built a solid reputation for delive...

Understanding aircraft de-icing: why it matters, how it works, and what passengers rarely see

Most passengers boarding a flight on a cold winter morning don’t give much thought to the trucks and equipment moving around their aircraft. Among them are de-icing teams – carrying out a procedure that is absolutely essential to flight safety in cold weather. According to Luca Zinnemann, Team Leader – Private & Commercial Jets DACH at global aircraft charter specialist Chapm...

Phenom 300 series dominates light jet market for 14th consecutive year

Embraer Phenom 300 series maintains its position as the world’s best-selling light jet for the 14th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association during its press conference in Washington, D.C. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the sixth year in a row. In 2025, Embraer delivered 72 Phenom 300 se...

Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to Miami, showcasing the future of electric inter-city travel

Vertical Aerospace announced that its next-generation electric aircraft, Valo, will be on public display in Miami on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park. Valo is being developed to bring the future of urban and inter-city travel to life - quieter, greener and more efficient than traditional transport. Designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph, the aircraft featu...

Electra joins Virginia Smart Airspace Program to establish national blueprint for advanced air mobility instrument flight rules

Electra announced a new partnership with the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program to design, implement, and test a first-of-its-kind, low-cost instrument flight rules network for Ultra Short and other advanced air mobility aircraft complete with new, FAA-certified access points. Nearly all commercial aviation services operate ...

ATR reports strong 2025 demand, prepares 2026 ramp-up

ATR announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support its long-term growth trajectory. ATR reported a gross order intake of 60 aircraft in 2025, from nine customers across nine countries, including double-digit commitments from Air Algérie&n...