Content Archive: July 2026

Engines

Lycoming Boosts Time Between Overhaul to 2,600 Hours

New intervals based on endurance testing and fleet data
Lycoming Engines
Aircraft

Australia’s V-Star Commits for Horizon’s Cavorite X7 VTOL

Hybrid-electric aircraft can carry six people up to 432 nm
Horizon Cavorite X7
Aircraft

Sonaca To Build Wings, Empennage for Otto Phantom 3500

Multi-year contract outlines the Belgian airframer’s role, with prototype structures due next year
Otto CEO Scott Drennan and Sonaca CEO Yves Delatte.
Airlines

Embraer Racks Up E-Jet Orders at Farnborough

30 firm orders led by Abra
Embraer
Aircraft

ePlane Unveils Full-scale e200X eVTOL Prototype

India-based ePlane shows off first full-scale prototype of e200X eVTOL
The ePlane Company
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Voyageur Orders Airbus Flexrotor for Canadian ISR

Uncrewed Airbus platform can fly 12-hour missions
Airbus U030 Flexrotor drone
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 8000 Makes Flying Display Debut at Farnborough Airshow

The display showcases the aircraft's low speed capabilities.
Bombardier Global 8000 in flying display at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace VA-1X eVTOL Makes Flying Display Debut at Farnborough Airshow

The display includes a full transition from vertical takeoff to wingborne cruise.
Vertical Aerospace VA-1X eVTOL prototype flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus, Air Canada Plan SAF Co-Investment Platform

Companies aim to invest up to CA$13.7 million to push a Canadian SAF project toward final investment decision
Airbus SAF Agreement
Avionics

Acron To Supply Flight Recorders for D328eco

Parent company rebrands to Acron Technologies
Deutsche Aircraft D328eco