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 […]
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 […]
H55 completes the aviation industry’s first regulator-required propulsion battery module certification tests, supporting certification-grade electric propulsion systems and advancing electric aircraft commercial deployment. H55 has announced completion of the aviation industry’s first regulator-required and authority-witnessed propulsion battery module certification test sequence, addressing a key technical barrier in the certification of electric aircraft propulsion systems. […]
H55 COMPLETES FIRST REGULATOR-REQUIRED PROPULSION BATTERY MODULE CERTIFICATION TESTSRead More »
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system from Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, with the French Navy set to become the first operator of the new configuration. The order forms part of the SMDM (Onboard Mini Aerial […]
FRENCH NAVY TO BECOME FIRST OPERATOR OF AIRBUS ALIACA VERTICAL UNCREWED AERIAL SYSTEMRead More »
GA-ASI and Calidus sign an MOU to explore co-production of MQ-9B and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE, supporting regional unmanned aircraft manufacturing capability. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Calidus Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative […]
FlySafair conducted a stadium flyover above DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 30 January 2026 in support of the Pink Day T20 International between the Proteas and the West Indies, an event associated with breast cancer awareness in South Africa. As an official sponsor of the Proteas, FlySafair performed two precisely timed flypasts using […]
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Nordic ground handling provider Aviator has outlined a refined six-point strategy focused on operational excellence, employee engagement, digital tools, and sustainability to strengthen airline partnerships and support long-term growth across Europe. Nordic ground handling provider Aviator has presented a refined long-term strategy aimed at strengthening its core capabilities, deepening airline partnerships, and improving employee engagement. […]
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Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to commercialise imagery from the future PAZ-2 radar satellites, extending their partnership in SAR-based Earth observation for defence and civil applications. Madrid, Spain / Brussels, Belgium, January 2026 – Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend and expand their long-standing […]
AIRBUS AND HISDESAT EXTEND COOPERATION FOR PAZ-2 SATELLITE IMAGERY COMMERCIALISATIONRead More »
The Italian Army has launched its A2CS programme with the delivery of the first four Lynx infantry fighting vehicles by the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture, marking the start of fleet renewal. Rome, 27 January 2026 – The Italian Army has formally launched its A2CS (Army Armoured Combat Systems) programme following the delivery of […]
ITALIAN ARMY’S A2CS PROGRAMME BEGINS WITH FIRST LYNX VEHICLE DELIVERIESRead More »
