FAA certification enables Emergency Autoland capability for U.S.-registered HondaJet Elite II aircraft. Honda Aircraft Company has announced that the HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified to equip Emergency Autoland (EAL), following certification of the system by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).   The certification enables U.S.-registered

HONDAJET ELITE II CERTIFIED BY FAA AS FIRST PRODUCTION TWIN-TURBINE VERY LIGHT BUSINESS JET WITH EMERGENCY AUTOLANDRead More »

Integration aims to combine AI, launch capability and satellite communications within a single vertically integrated technology structure. SpaceX has announced the acquisition of xAI, bringing artificial intelligence development together with launch systems, satellite communications, space-based internet infrastructure and direct-to-mobile connectivity technologies under a single organisational structure.   According to the announcement, the integration is intended

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Wright International Expands MRO Support as Canada Aviation Market Diversifies Canada’s aviation market is continuing to diversify, with strong growth in passenger traffic from non-US international destinations driving demand for flexible and tailored MRO support services. Wright International, affiliated with FL Technics and operating within the Avia Solutions Group structure, is positioning itself to support

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Installation expands Yingling’s advanced cabin technology capabilities for mid- to large-cabin business aircraft. Yingling Aviation has completed the installation of its first Collins Aerospace High-Definition Venue™ Cabin Management System, expanding the company’s capability in advanced cabin technology for mid- to large-cabin business aircraft. The Venue cabin management system is installed on more than 1,800 factory-delivered

YINGLING AVIATION INSTALLS COLLINS AEROSPACE HIGH-DEFINITION VENUE™ CABIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FIRSTRead More »

Milestone highlights growing airline adoption of Boeing’s landing gear exchange model for the 787 fleet. Boeing has completed its 100th 787 Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) delivery, with the milestone unit delivered to All Nippon Airways (ANA). The achievement reflects continued airline adoption of exchange-based component support models aimed at improving operational efficiency and fleet availability.

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Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo aircraft to support network expansion, improve fuel efficiency and increase capacity as part of its next-generation fleet strategy. First A321neo order supports network expansion and fleet efficiency strategy   Singapore, 4 February 2026 — Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking the

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Germany’s D-KULT research project delivers first practical findings on avoiding climate-impacting contrails, highlighting the potential of strategic flight planning to reduce aviation climate effects. Germany, February 2026 — The completion of the D-KULT research project at the end of 2025 has delivered, for the first time, practical results on how aviation can reduce the formation

D-KULT PROJECT DELIVERS FIRST PRACTICAL RESULTS ON AVOIDING CLIMATE-IMPACTING CONTRAILS IN AVIATIONRead More »

Leonardo signs an LOI with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence and PT ESystem Solutions covering potential supply and support of M-346 F Block 20 aircraft for Indonesian Air Force training and combat roles. M-346 F “Block 20” selected to support Indonesian Air Force training and combat requirements   Rome, 4 February 2026 — Leonardo has signed

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Eve Air Mobility signs a binding order agreement with Japan’s AirX for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft, supporting the expansion of sustainable urban air mobility services in Japan. Order includes options for up to 48 additional aircraft as AirX expands urban air mobility services   Singapore, 4 February 2026 — Eve Air Mobility has signed

AIRX SIGNS FIRM ORDER AGREEMENT WITH EVE AIR MOBILITY FOR TWO EVTOL AIRCRAFTRead More »