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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
Avionics

Acron To Supply Flight Recorders for D328eco

Parent company rebrands to Acron Technologies
Deutsche Aircraft D328eco
Engines

Vaeridion Announces Electric Propulsion Partner

Drive System Design to develop Microliner’s drive system architecture
Vaeridion
Aircraft

NATO Allies Accelerate Multinational Fleets

New fleets are being proposed to meet the AEW and airlift needs of NATO member coalitions
A400M
Engines

IndiGo Orders 1,000 CFM Leap Engines for A320neos

Engine maker will help Indian carrier start its own MRO shop
IndiGo’s Airbus A320neo
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL

Hybrid-electric VTOL joins Matrix-equipped fleet
Beta MV250 at Farnborough
Engines

GE, NASA, Beta, Boeing Conduct High-altitude Hybrid Flight

One flight test lasted more than two hours
GE hybrid-electric Saab 340B twin turboprop
Aircraft

Honeywell Debuts as Independent Entity with Drive for Growth

Company investing in organic growth with flexibility to strategically deploy capital
Honeywell Aerospace new logo on chalet
Aircraft

Full Speed Ahead for GCAP

£4.6 billion contract accelerates concept assessment for the GCAP
Edgewing/GCAP
Aircraft

Low-cost Broadband Project Launches Funding Drive

Avealto is aiming to fly a prototype stratospheric platform in September this year
Avealto stratospheric platform
Sustainability and Environment

Global 8000 Completes Environmental Declaration

Bombardier is the only bizjet maker to declare its full environmental footprint
Bombardier G8000
Accidents

NTSB Eyes Goose Strike in Fatal Hudson Helicopter Crash

Smithsonian analysis found goose remains on rotor blades
anced surveillance video with sequential images depicting the helicopter’s flight and breakup.
Airports

Wingtip Aviation Finds New Nest at Chicago-area Airport

47,000-sq-ft hangar to house company’s aircraft fleet and operations staff
Lone business jet in large hangar
Aircraft

Daher Targets Record 2026 TBM 980 Orders, Deliveries

Company aiming for 60-plus deliveries for full year 2026
A Daher TBM 980 is parked on a ramp in front of Savage Aviation hangar
Aircraft

EASA Delivers Type Certificate for Epic E1000 AX

European buyers can start taking delivery in 2027
Epic Aircraft E1000 AX airplane
Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Begin FIA with Orders for Hundreds of Aircraft

Orders flowed in for both narrow- and widebody models
Riyadh Air
Aircraft

Pipistrel Voyager To Train Next Generation of Pilots

Trainer will meet MOSAIC certification regulations
Pipistrel Voyager training airplane
FBOs

Hangar Developer Has Big Plans for Oshkosh Show Venue

Construction on major complex could begin in 2028
Artist rendering of planned Oshkosh hangar developement
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Books THC, NPAS Orders at Farnborough

Saudi and UK operators expand fleets
Airbus Heli
Aircraft

Eaton Expands Additive Manufacturing in Europe

New center opens at Wimborne in the UK
Engines

GKN Expands Partnerships with Pratt & Whitney

Agreements cover PW1500/1900 turbofans and F-135 components
GKN Pratt & Whitney F-135 manufacturing
Avionics

Dynon SkyView Displays Incorporate Remote Audio Panel

New features can be controlled by touchscreen
Dynon SV-AUDIO-6BTR intercom and audio panel
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500, G600 Fleet Tops 400 Worldwide Deliveries

Both types also received EASA steep-approach certification in 2026
A G500 and a G600 in flight over water
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Grows Managed Fleets in Asia and Europe

A mix of Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron and Sikorsky aircraft have been added
Luxaviation adds Gulfstream G700s and G800
Engines

MagniX Opens Order Book for MagniAIR Electric Engine

Buyers can place a deposit for delivery in 2027
MagniAIR electric engine
Avionics

Landing Gear Awareness Displays on iFly EFB App

Sensors send information to tablet, adding another layer of awareness
iFly EFB's landing gear position-indicating system
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Adds Frontier and Navigator Top Prop STCs

New propellers available on Cessna 180 Skywagons and Beechcraft A36s
Hartzell Frontier propeller on Cessna 180 airplane
Training and Workforce

Redbird Updates G1000 Sim Software and Instrument Panel

Goal is to emulate flight school training airplane avionics for more accurate simulation
Redbird Flight airplane flight simulator
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Group Launches New Propeller Solutions Group

Consolidates activities under Chip Kiehn, new v-p of propeller programs
The Blackhawk Group Piper Meridian deice boot
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Exploring Next $10B in Funding for ATC

Sen. Moran cited supplemental appropriations as a possible vehicle
U.S. delegation FIA