Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is technically achievable, following a series of successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs) conducted across Europe and Asia-Pacific. DIGITAL IDENTITY ENABLES PAPERLESS TRAVEL The trials demonstrated that digital identity systems can replace traditional paper-based travel documentation, enabling passengers to move through airport processes […]
H55 advances its 200 kWh Energy Storage System for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, targeting a 30% fuel efficiency gain for regional aviation through EASA-validated technology. SION, SWITZERLAND — H55, the Swiss specialist in certified electric propulsion, has announced significant progress in the development of its 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX
H55 BATTERY TECHNOLOGY ENABLES KEY MILESTONE FOR RTX HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROGRAMMERead More »
Diamond Aircraft outlines DA62 MPP upgrades and future roadmap for special mission operations. Enhancements focus on mission capability, connectivity and operational flexibility Wiener Neustadt, 19 March 2026 – Diamond Aircraft’s Special Mission Aircraft Division has detailed a series of technical developments completed in 2025 for the DA62 MPP, alongside a roadmap outlining planned enhancements for
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Safran has been named among Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators for the 13th time, ranking 45th worldwide in 2026 and underscoring its sustained commitment to research, development and technological excellence. Safran has once again been recognised among the world’s most innovative companies, securing a place in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators ranking for the 13th
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China’s FP-985 Taurus cargo drone completes a 1,200-kilometre high-altitude test flight across plateau regions, demonstrating performance in extreme terrain and challenging environments. A new large cargo drone has successfully completed a demanding trans-provincial demonstration flight across China’s plateau regions, underlining its potential for operations in extreme high-altitude and complex terrain environments. According to China Daily,
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JetZero, the US-based start-up developing what it describes as the world’s first commercial all-wing aircraft, has raised approximately $175 million in Series B financing to accelerate development of its full-scale demonstrator aircraft. The financing round was led by B Capital, with participation from United Airlines Ventures, Northrop Grumman, 3M Ventures, Trucks VC and RTX Ventures,
JETZERO RAISES $175 MILLION TO ADVANCE ALL-WING AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATORRead More »
Electra highlights the EL9’s ultra-short take-off and landing capability as it targets Pentagon logistics and mobility requirements. Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra is positioning its EL9 fixed-wing aircraft as a potential solution for US Department of Defense logistics and transport needs, following the establishment of a dedicated defense business unit. The aircraft, also known as the
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Joby Aviation accepts the first of two CAE flight simulators, advancing FAA-certified pilot training infrastructure ahead of planned commercial eVTOL air taxi operations. Joby Aviation has reached a key milestone in preparing for commercial air taxi operations with the acceptance of the first of two next-generation flight simulators developed in partnership with CAE. The simulator
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Vertical Aerospace has completed its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft, a milestone that will significantly expand the company’s flight test capacity and support public demonstrations planned for 2026. The newly completed aircraft is an exact replica of Vertical’s current full-scale prototype, which is already undertaking transition flight testing at the company’s UK Flight Test
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Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid unveil a joint white paper at Airspace Asia Pacific 2025, outlining how automation and third-party services will enable safe, scalable Advanced Air Mobility across low-altitude operations. Hong Kong, China – 9 December 2025 – Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid have jointly published a landmark white paper outlining how automation and
