Joby Aviation has been selected to participate in a White House-backed programme aimed at integrating electric air taxis into the United States national airspace system. PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT EARLY AIR TAXI OPERATIONS Joby Aviation has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration […]

JOBY SELECTED FOR WHITE HOUSE eVTOL INTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAMRead More »

Bell completes Critical Design Review for DARPA’s SPRINT programme, enabling development of the X-76 high-speed vertical lift X-plane demonstrator. Bell has completed the Critical Design Review for DARPA’s SPRINT programme, clearing the way for construction of the X-76 aircraft demonstrator.     PROGRAMME MILESTONE CLEARS PATH FOR X-76 DEVELOPMENT Bell Textron Inc. has completed the […]

BELL COMPLETES CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR DARPA SPRINT X-PLANE PROGRAMRead More »

Rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions are pushing up U.S. fuel costs, with analysts warning that airlines may raise ticket prices as jet fuel expenses increase. Higher crude prices linked to geopolitical tensions could increase airline operating costs and airfares. OIL PRICE SURGE DRIVES FUEL COST INCREASES Retail gasoline and diesel prices in […]

RISING OIL PRICES PUSH UP U.S. FUEL COSTS AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT DISRUPTS ENERGY MARKETSRead More »

Embraer reported record revenues of US$7.6 billion in 2025 with aircraft deliveries increasing and firm order backlog reaching an all-time high of US$31.6 billion. Aircraft manufacturer posts highest annual revenue in company history with growing order backlog.   RECORD ANNUAL REVENUE AND DELIVERY GROWTH Embraer reported record annual revenues of US$7.578 billion for 2025, representing […]

EMBRAER REPORTS RECORD REVENUES AND STRONG BACKLOG IN 2025 RESULTSRead More »

UAE airports resume limited flight operations following regional disruptions, highlighting the broader impact of Middle East airspace constraints on Europe–Asia aviation routes. Flights have resumed on a restricted basis at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, with authorities advising passengers to travel only if they have confirmed bookings.   Airlines including Etihad […]

UAE AIRPORTS RESUME LIMITED FLIGHT OPERATIONS AMID REGIONAL DISRUPTIONSRead More »

Bell will exhibit a range of commercial helicopters and customer support capabilities at Verticon 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting aircraft platforms, recent deliveries and updates to avionics and mission equipment. The company plans to begin the event by flying a SUBARU Bell 412EPX into the show, marking the 45th year of service of the Bell […]

BELL SHOWCASES AIRCRAFT AND CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS AT VERTICON 2026Read More »

Eve Air Mobility highlights progress in its eVTOL flight test programme and expanded partnerships with helicopter operators at VERTICON 2026. Company highlights pathways for integrating eVTOL aircraft with existing helicopter fleets MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, 4 MARCH 2026 – Eve Air Mobility is strengthening collaboration with helicopter operators as it advances its electric vertical take-off and landing […]

EVE AIR MOBILITY EXPANDS ENGAGEMENT WITH ROTORCRAFT OPERATORS AT VERTICON 2026Read More »

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero partner to integrate AI-enabled Gunslinger technology into the A-29 Super Tucano to enhance counter-UAS mission capabilities. AI-based technology to enhance sensors and weapons used to counter unmanned aerial systems   JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 4 MARCH 2026 – Embraer and Valkyrie Aero have announced a partnership to introduce Artificial Intelligence-enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial […]

EMBRAER AND VALKYRIE AERO EXPAND A-29 SUPER TUCANO CAPABILITIES FOR C-UAS MISSIONRead More »

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary Survey Copter has been selected by the European Defence Agency to develop expanded capabilities for the Capa-X drone under the M2UAS project. MARIGNANE, FRANCE — Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to participate in the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project, […]

AIRBUS SELECTED BY EUROPEAN DEFENCE AGENCY TO EXPAND CAPA-X DRONE CAPABILITIESRead More »

Iranian missile and drone strikes launched on 1 March have disrupted aviation operations across the Gulf region, prompting airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations at several of the world’s busiest transit hubs. Although some limited services have resumed, airlines continue to reroute or suspend flights as security conditions remain uncertain. REGIONAL AIRSPACE CLOSURES The escalation […]

IRANIAN STRIKES DISRUPT GULF AIR TRAVEL AND REGIONAL AIRSPACERead More »