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JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat.
ATR receives its largest airline order since 2017 ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, has announced that UNI Air, a group company of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, along with three additional purchase rights.
Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration achieves certification from ANAC The Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and joined the fleet of Brazilian charter company Cleiton Táxi Aéreo (CTA), marking the first delivery of the SkyCourier into South America.
Textron announces fleet order for up to 12 Cessna Citations from Aerolineas Ejecutivas Textron Aviation has entered into a purchase agreement with Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), Mexico’s leading business aviation company, for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets.
First production Bombardier Global 8000 completes flawless inaugural flight Bombardier's first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight. The milestone was completed on May 16th from Bombardier’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, and the aircraft executed a series of tests, part of the production flight test procedures during the flight.
Gulfstream delivers 50th G700 Gulfstream has announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours.
Klein Vision unveils production prototype of the AirCar Klein Vision, the Slovakia-based developer of the world's first certified flying car, the AirCar, has unveiled its production prototype at the 2025 Living Legends of Aviation Gala Dinner in Beverly Hills.
Greece’s National Center for Emergency Care receives new Beechcraft King Air 360C Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft to Greece’s Ministry of Health and the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV), as part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Health Initiative (GHI).
UK’s first hydrogen-powered live aircraft turnaround takes place at Exeter Airport A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations has taken place at Exeter Airport - marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft.
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.
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