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Eve conducts full-scale eVTOL prototype flight for Brazilian President Lula Eve Air Mobility, a leader in advanced air mobility solutions, successfully conducted a flight of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for Brazilian government authorities, including Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Seven Bell 407GXis to join South Africa’s Transmission Company Bell Textron Inc. announced during VERTICON 2026 that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXis for utility operations, including high voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and operational support.
Airbus unveils new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition helicopter at a showcase event in Sao Paulo, the city with one of the highest concentrations of private and business helicopters in the world.
Saxon Air becomes the UK’s largest onshore charter helicopter operator Saxon Air has entered a new phase of accelerated growth, positioning itself as the largest onshore charter rotary operator in the UK. Since December 2025, five new managed helicopters have joined the fleet, taking the total rotary fleet to twelve aircraft - with further expansion underway and three more expected to join the AOC by April 2026.
Vertical Aerospace signs new customer JetSetGo to accelerate electric and hybrid-electric aviation in India One of India’s leading private aviation operators - New Delhi-headquatered JetSetGo - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vertical Aerospace for the intended purchase of 50 Valo aircraft, alongside a strategic collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services in India.
Eve Air Mobility secures $150m to accelerate its eVTOL program Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in the development of next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) solutions, has secured $150m in debt financing from a syndicate of leading financial institutions.
Joby to expand manufacturing footprint with acquisition of second Ohio facility Joby Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. The facility, which is ready for immediate use, will initially support Joby’s plans to double production to four aircraft per month in 2027, while also providing space for significant future growth.
Vertical Aerospace celebrates world premiere of Valo - the UK’s eVTOL Festive tree lights twinkled outside The Pelligon, a unique event space in the heart of Canary Wharf last week as industry guests lucky to be invited to the ‘world premiere’ of Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL queued with expectation.
Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters.
GACA signs MoU with Archer to accelerate air taxi deployment The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Archer Aviation to accelerate the deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across the Kingdom.
Bell 505 achieves over 700 flight hours with blended SAF Bell Textron announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505, has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations.
Dubai air taxi network takes flight: Joby completes landmark flight and announces next vertiport locations Joby Aviation has announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports.
Morocco orders ten Airbus H225M helicopters The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.
Joby to sell up to $250m of aircraft and services in Kazakhstan Joby Aviation, developers of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has signed a letter of intent to sell electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and services valued at up to $250m to Alatau Advance Air Group (“AAAG”), a company dedicated to introducing air taxis to Kazakhstan.
Islands of opportunity: Helicopter charters in Indonesia Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception. Saladin Siregar, Key Account Management for Passenger Air Chartering, APAC at global charter experts Chapman Freeborn - part of Avia Solutions Group - provides in-depth insights on helicopter charters in Indonesia, explaining why they are a good fit for the country and which sectors are driving growth
RAKTA, Joby and Skyports partner to launch air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027 The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (“RAKTA”), Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure have announced a long-term collaboration to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (“RAK”) by 2027.
World’s largest Bell HEMS operator adds Bell 429s to emergency services fleet Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement with Bell Textron Inc., for seven Bell 429s with the option to purchase an additional eight, maintaining its spot as the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) field.
Joby marks aviation milestone with first piloted eVTOL air taxi flight between two public airports All-electric air taxi developer, Joby Aviation, Inc., has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two US airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California.
Robinson Helicopter launches trade-in program to help owners upgrade to safer, modern aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, now offers a new Trade-In Program for current Robinson helicopter owners, designed to make it simpler and even more affordable to move into an all-new aircraft.
Wisk and Signature partner to accelerate Autonomous Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure Wisk Aero, a leading developer of autonomous, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
magniX and Robinson Helicopter partner to develop battery electric R66 demonstrator magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, and Robinson Helicopter Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, have agreed to jointly develop a battery electric demonstrator based on the Robinson R66 platform.
Eve, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest sign LOI for up to 50 eVTOLs and TechCare services Eve Air Mobility has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aerosolutions, developers of an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia - Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure developer and vertiport operator - for the sale of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
UrbanV and Signature Aviation sign JV agreement to develop networks of Vertiports in the US UrbanV, a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, have signed a Joint Venture agreement to accelerate the development of vertiport networks across the US, with an initial focus on Florida, New York, California, and Texas.
ZeroAvia to build manufacturing hub in Scotland Zero-emission aviation leader, ZeroAvia, will build a major manufacturing facility for production of its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, close to Glasgow Airport in Renfrewshire
UK-first: Green light for long-range drones to fly across UK’s Critical National Infrastructure The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Operational Authority for leading independent drone advisors, Drone Major, to conduct the UK’s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure marking a major breakthrough in the drone industry.
ZeroAvia launch operator RVL Aviation to fly world first zero-emission cargo services in the UK ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with RVL Aviation which will see RVL operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric, zero-emission ZA600 powertrain.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems expands NH90 maintenance capacity - new dock planned General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) maintains NH90 helicopters at Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport on behalf of the German Armed Forces to ensure their availability and operational readiness.
Joby achieves testing landmark with piloted aircraft Electric air taxi developer, Joby Aviation, Inc., has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard.
Greece orders eight Airbus H215 helicopters to combat forest fires Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support the combat of wildfires in the country following a tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry.
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