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The U.S. Air Force has awarded Honeywell a prototype contract to develop a lightweight engine based on the SkyShot 1600 for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. By Douglas Royce Prototype contract awarded under Propulsion Consortium Initiative 2.0 The U.S. Air Force has awarded a prototype contract to Honeywell for the design of a lightweight engine […]
Air New Zealand reported a NZ$59 million first-half loss for FY2026, citing engine maintenance delays, slower domestic demand recovery and rising aviation system costs, while providing updated full-year guidance. Air New Zealand has reported a loss before taxation of NZ$59 million for the first half of the 2026 financial year, compared with earnings before taxation
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The African Development Bank Group and African Union Commission renewed calls for visa-free travel at a high-level symposium in Addis Ababa, linking mobility reform to AfCFTA implementation and aviation connectivity. African policymakers, business leaders and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a proposal to revise regulatory frameworks governing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across Europe. The initiative is intended to support the routine deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other novel air vehicle types within urban and regional environments. The proposed regulatory package
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Tecnam Aircraft has announced the launch of its MOSAIK59 product line, positioned to align with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations. The announcement was made from Capua, Italy, as the manufacturer outlined its readiness to respond to the revised Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) framework. READY FOR FAA MOSAIC RULES
Airbus Helicopters unveils conventional and high-speed compound rotorcraft concepts for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities study, building on compound demonstrator experience. NGRC Study Participation Airbus Helicopters has unveiled two next generation rotorcraft concepts in response to the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. The company’s proposal, developed in collaboration with RTX businesses
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Stuttgart Airport secures €1.5 million in EU funding to advance its STRzero carbon strategy, including installation of electrically powered PCA systems and expanded solar infrastructure. Destination STRzero Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH has secured European Union funding to support further implementation of its STRzero carbon strategy, reinforcing its objective of reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions to
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Carrier to commence thrice-weekly passenger services by mid-April 2026 Addis Ababa, February 2026 — Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and commence passenger services to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu and Debre Markos. The airline will operate thrice-weekly passenger
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Proposed in-country sustainment capability linked to Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme New Delhi, February 2026 — Embraer and Mahindra Group have announced plans to work towards establishing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability in India for the Embraer C-390 Millennium, subject to the aircraft’s selection in the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft
Boeing’s 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification from the FAA and EASA, marking a key step towards regulator-approved pilot training at Gatwick. FAA and EASA approve simulator devices for airline pilot training GATWICK, United Kingdom, February 19, 2026 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification following the issue
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