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Airbus is expanding its delivery capacity for the A320 family in Toulouse with a new integrated center

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

Honda Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first wing structure for the HondaJet Echelon test aircraft, marking a pivotal advancement in the program and moving the new light‑jet platform into the mainline final‑assembly phase. The HondaJet Echelon introduces a larger cabin and increased...

Electra and The Atlas Group formalize airframe agreement for EL9 ultra‑short

Electra and The Atlas Group today announced a landmark airframe agreement for the EL9 Ultra‑Short aircraft, uniting Electra’s next‑generation design with Atlas’s established aerospace manufacturing capabilities as the program progresses through flight testing, certification, and preparat...

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Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 5 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, has announced its decision to equip five Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft with CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. The selection covers three A320neoand two A321XLR aircraft, part of the fleet expansion first revealed in 2024. Drukair has been a CFM operator for more than two decades, beginning in 2004 with the...

Samson Sky secures $80 million to launch switchblade flying car production

Samson Sky, developer of the Switchblade Flying Car, announced it has secured an $80 million investment from Dubai‑based Matin Group. According to Sam Bousfield, CEO, Founder and chief designer of the Switchblade, the funding will enable the company to establish its first 180,000‑square‑foot U.S. production facility, marking a major step toward industrializing Switchb...

Boeing, American Airlines complete first 737 MAX landing gear exchange

Boeing and American Airlines announced the successful completion of the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking a key milestone as the company extends its longstanding Landing Gear Exchange Program to the MAX platform. The exchange validates Boeing's ability to deliver fully overhauled, Boeing‑certified main and nose landing gear assemblies that arrive ready to install — reduc...

TAROM took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing, TAROM and CDB Aviation have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737‑8, marking the arrival of Romania’s first Boeing 737 MAX and a key milestone in the national carrier’s fleet‑modernization and long‑term growth strategy.​ Cristian Anghel, TAROM CEO commented: “The addition of the first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to the TAROM fleet is a pivotal moment in...

F1 Spanish Grand Prix Week | EHang showcases EH216-S and a 3,000-drone light show at the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series

EHang announced its extensive involvement in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series held in Madrid during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix week. Organized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and aligned with FIA World Championships and Member Clubs, the Series convenes key figures from motor sport, mobility, technology, industry and government to accelerate the tran...

KVE celebrates 30 years of innovation and accelerates its growth within the Daher Group

KVE by Daher is marking its 30th anniversary with the inauguration of a significant expansion of its production facility in The Hague — a development that signals the start of a new acceleration phase for the Dutch manufacturer. This growth is fueled by robust demand across the aerospace and defense markets, KVE’s recognized expertise in advanced composite technologies, and the strong...

Daher Aircraft is ranked No. 1 in Pro Pilot magazine’s Product Support Survey for the sixth consecutive year

Daher Aircraft has reaffirmed its leadership in turboprop aviation, securing the No. 1 position for the sixth consecutive year in Professional Pilot magazine’s Product Support Survey. In the 2026 edition, more than 100 operators and owners of the TBM and Kodiak fleets evaluated the company across seven core support criteria. Their feedback placed Daher Aircraft at the top of every category,...

Kepplair Evolution accelerates its growth with a new €6 million funding round, bringing the total funding raised to €17.5 million

Kepplair Evolution, just days after completing the first pre‑modification flights of its prototype aircraft, has announced the closing of a new €6 million funding round — bringing total financing secured since 2024 to €17.5 million, including €12.5 million in private investment and €5 million in public support from the French State and the Occitanie Region (France 2030 an...

AIRCAIRO places order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft

AIRCAIRO, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The agreement marks an important milestone in the airline's strategy as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth. Having grown rapidly from seven aircraft five years ago...

Synhelion advances scale-up with large-scale synthetic fuel project in Morocco

Synhelion has entered into a MoU with the Government of Morocco to advance the development of a large‑scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan‑Tan province. The project envisions an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons of renewable fuel, positioning Morocco as a strategic hub for solar‑based fuel innovation. To support this initiative, Synhelion has alre...

Boeing: Africa’s airplane fleet will more than double by 2045 to meet rising air travel demand

Africa’s rapidly expanding urban youth population, rising middle class and accelerating infrastructure development are set to propel passenger traffic growth of nearly 6% per year through 2045, one of the strongest trajectories worldwide, Boeing said. According to Boeing’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet is expected to more than doub...

European approval for production organisation PAL-V

PAL‑V has been granted European Production Organisation Approval (POA), completing the dual automotive and aviation certifications required for large‑scale manufacturing. This authorisation enables PAL‑V to produce aviation‑grade components under EASA oversight and marks a major advance toward commercialising its FlyDrive mobility solutions. By becoming the first FlyDrive manufacturer in Adva...

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HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

Honda Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first wing structure for the HondaJet Echelon test aircraft, marking a pivotal advancement in the program and moving the new light‑jet platform i...

Electra and The Atlas Group formalize airframe agreement for EL9 ultra‑short

Electra and The Atlas Group today announced a landmark airframe agreement for the EL9 Ultra‑Short aircraft, uniting Electra’s next‑generation design with Atlas’s established aerospace manu...

Airbus is expanding its delivery capacity for the A320 family in Toulouse with a new integrated center

Airbus has officially unveiled a new delivery center at its Jean‑Luc Lagardère site, northwest of Toulouse, marking a significant milestone in the industrial ramp‑up of the A320 Family. Purpose...

Boeing, American Airlines complete first 737 MAX landing gear exchange

Boeing and American Airlines announced the successful completion of the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking a key milestone as the company extends its longstanding Landing Gear Exchange...

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 5 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, has announced its decision to equip five Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft with CFM International LEAP‑1A engine...

Samson Sky secures $80 million to launch switchblade flying car production

Samson Sky, developer of the Switchblade Flying Car, announced it has secured an $80 million investment from Dubai‑based Matin Group. According to Sam Bousfield, CEO, Founder...

TAROM took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing, TAROM and CDB Aviation have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737‑8, marking the arrival of Romania’s first Boeing 737 MAX and a key milestone in the national carrier&...