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Electra raises $115m to pioneer world’s first Ultra Short aircraft Electra.aero, Inc. has secured $115m in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet - roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes.
Gulfstream G800 earns FAA and EASA certifications Gulfstream's all-new G800, the world’s longest-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated.
McCauley Propeller secures ANAC certification for Beechcraft King Air B300 series high-performance propeller McCauley Propeller Systems has announced that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC).
World’s fastest business jet in final assembly and progressing on schedule Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan, with its first production aircraft continuing in the assembly phase in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada.
Boom’s pursuit of civil supersonic flight prompts new international standards Boom Supersonic is making significant progress toward the return of supersonic travel, which provided impetus for new international standards for supersonic aircraft.
Cessna Caravan celebrates 40 years Textron Aviation is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Cessna Caravan single-engine utility turboprop with customers throughout the year, recognizing its growth and popularity throughout the world during the past four decades.
Bombardier Defense sells two Challenger 650s destined for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in Australia Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia. The delivery of both aircraft is planned for 2026.
Electra secures 2,200 pre-orders for groundbreaking Ultra Short aircraft Electra.aero, Inc., the aerospace company pioneering Direct Aviation as a new category, has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft.
An electric future for Loch Lomond Seaplanes Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane airline in Europe since the 1950s, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norway’s Elfly Group for two nine-seat NOEMI (No Emission) seaplanes, with an option to acquire three more.
'The Most Advanced Single has landed' - Pilatus introduces the PC-12 PRO With a completely new cockpit, innovative safety functions such as Autoland, Smart Glide and Electronic Stability, plus a new interior finishes and color schemes, the brand-new PC-12 PRO is the most technologically advanced, best-performing and most reliable aircraft in its class.
Global 7500 achieves 100th speed record Bombardier's industry-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records.
1,000th Bombardier super-midsize bizjet takes to the skies Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation.
Phenom 300 series named world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet for 13th consecutive year Embraer’s Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
ZeroAvia confirms first sale of standalone electric propulsion system ZeroAvia has agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS) to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E.
Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada Textron Aviation has announced the first delivery into Canada for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation. Air Bravo is a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario. The aircraft - a freighter variant - will be used to transport cargo throughout the region.
JEKTA strengthens operations ecosystem through new partnerships JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the zero-emissions Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, is strengthening its operational ecosystem through two new partnerships.
Textron secures first international sale of advanced military training aircraft to SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace Textron Aviation has announced the first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft.
Bombardier celebrates official unveiling of armasuisse’s new Head of State multi-mission Global 7500 Bombardier Defense has celebrated the first public unveiling of armasuisse’s newly-delivered Global 7500 multi-mission aircraft. The platform will be equipped for government and military personnel transport and for emergency evacuation missions.
Daher steps up delivery pace in 2024 with a total of 82 TBMs and Kodiaks Daher delivered a combined total of 82 TBM and Kodiak aircraft during 2024 - marking a nearly 11 percent increase from the previous year, while also expanding the customer base for these single-engine, turboprop-powered airplanes with owners, operators and public service agencies.
Daher's Fly'in technology center: paving the way for the future of decarbonized aviation Daher has inaugurated its new technology center - called Fly’in - which is dedicated to sustainable aviation.
Baykar set to become new owner of Piaggio Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, the country’s aviation giant, to Baykar. The world’s largest UCAV company, Baykar outbid rivals from multiple countries in a competitive tender for the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, which was established in 1884. The company worked with Pragma Consulting on financial valuation during the process.
Gulfstream delivers two more G700s to Qatar Executive Gulfstream has announced the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet. The two new aircraft, both delivered using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), increase the total number of G700 aircraft in the Qatar Executive fleet to six with an additional four scheduled.
Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for fifteen new Islander aircraft in boost for zero-emissions aviation Evia Aero, a pioneering German company dedicated to transforming European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman to purchase fifteen new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.
H55 and Elfly Group forge partnership for the BRM Aero B23 Energic: A pioneering step in electric aviation H55, a global leader in electric propulsion technology, and Elfly Group, a trailblazer in zero-emission regional air travel and green mobility solutions, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce the BRM Aero B23 Energic - the first EASA CS-23 certified fully electric aircraft - to the Nordic market.
Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America Textron Aviation's twin-engine, large utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), expanding the aircraft’s ability to support operational activities in some of the most remote areas of North America.
Bombardier celebrates 200th Global 7500 delivery Bombardier delivered the 200th Global 7500 business jet earlier this month, a testament to the international and industry-wide success of the platform.
EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation EcoPulse - the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus - has concluded its flight test campaign, delivering crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050.
INGENIO's Heli-Mount Tablet EFB contributes directly to operational safety INGENIO Aerospace, a leader in innovative product design and manufacturing for business, commercial and military aviation, has commented on the benefits of its Heli-Mount Tablet electronic flight bag (EFB), which helps mitigate risk in the demanding environment of rotorcraft operations.
Gulfstream produces 1,000th aircraft wing in Savannah Gulfstream has manufactured its 1,000th aircraft wing since bringing production to its Savannah-based manufacturing facility in 2012.
Gulfstream G500 and G600 program makes 300th delivery Gulfstream has announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a signal of continued worldwide demand.
Falkland Islands Government to order four new Britten-Norman Islanders The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of $9.75m.
Cessna SkyCourier expands global reach with two aircraft order from AIR Marshall Islands Textron Aviation has announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. The two aircraft - both passenger variants - will be used to support travel throughout the communities within the Marshall Islands.
Bombardier Defense delivers first Global 6500 to US Army’s HADES program Bombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.
ATR axes 42-600S STOL variant Following an extensive market review and in light of lingering tensions on its supply chain, ATR has decided to focus efforts on further boosting the competitiveness of its current product portfolio.
Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype takes flight, propelling the program into advanced testing Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time in early October. The announcement of this milestone flight follows the company’s unveiling of three new Gen3 products to its Citation light jet family at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.
Bombardier Global 8000 manufacturing begins Bombardier has announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico).
AURA AERO selects Volusia County Florida for 500,000 sq ft electric aircraft manufacturing and assembly plant AURA AERO, Inc., the French designer and manufacturer of next-generation electric aircraft, announced its intent to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Britten-Norman secures investment to boost Islander production Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business.
Boom Supersonic XB-1 achieves mach 0.69 on fifth flight test XB-1 took to the skies for its fifth flight from the Mojave Air & Space Port on October 7th, climbing to 17,800 feet in the R-2515 Airspace.
Elfly Group and Nordic Seaplanes sign agreement for deployment of Noemi electric seaplanes Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) has announced a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline.
Electra conducts multiple flight demonstrations of Ultra Short aircraft for US military Electra.aero, Inc., a next-generation aerospace company redefining air travel by pioneering direct aviation, has announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders.
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for SMS in aircraft design and manufacturing Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.
JEKTA signs first lessor deal with Solyu for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft.
Pilatus to expand footprint in the United States In a ceremony at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives and Airport Authority officials signed an agreement to develop 17 acres on the north side of the airport for Pilatus to construct a new state-of-the-art sales and service facility.
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