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Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short

U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 22, 2025

Aura Aero’s Integral E Electric Aerobatics Model Achieves Inverted Flight

The electric-powered two-seater has made 15 flights since early December 2024

Aircraft

April 22, 2025

Airbus Will Complete eVTOL Flight Tests Despite Program Pause

Flight testing has been moved to an undisclosed location to allow more space for the work

Aircraft

April 22, 2025

Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight

It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.

Aircraft

April 18, 2025

Videos

Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The fighter is the most common type in NATO.

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

More Articles

EASA OKs STC for Direct Current Plane Simple Antenna

Jet Aviation installed the unit, which is available at Jet Aviation and authorized Gulfstream service centers

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 18, 2025

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations

Aircraft

April 17, 2025

GKN Aerospace Prepares To Absorb Impact of U.S. Tariffs

UK-based group is assessing how best to mitigate increased costs and supply-chain complexity

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 17, 2025

Jefferies: Potential Chinese Bans on Bizjets Manageable

Financial analyst examined trade war repercussions on U.S. OEMs

Aircraft

April 17, 2025

Archer and United Reveal New York City eVTOL Network

Proposed vertiport locations include three Manhattan helipads and six airports

Airports

April 17, 2025

Gulfstream G800 Wins FAA and EASA Certification

Company's longest-range business jet exceeds performance expectations

Aircraft

April 16, 2025

China’s EHang Says U.S. Tariffs Will Not Affect eVTOL Business

Escalating U.S.-China trade war could complicate eVTOL supply chains

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 15, 2025

Bristow Poised to Start Electric Aircraft Operations in Norway

Helicopter operator will begin flying a Beta Alia electric aircraft in Norway in August

Operations

April 15, 2025

Pete Bunce: A Reflection of 20 Years

Bunce is retiring this month. He handed the helm of GAMA to Jim Viola.

Aircraft

April 15, 2025

Tariffs, Tax Incentives Making Market Predictions Murky

Deals are slowing and the future is hard to predict, Hagerty Jet Group reports

Aircraft

April 14, 2025

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010

Aircraft

April 11, 2025

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka

The SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

Shang Hong Group is primary investor for both companies

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

Egnatia has inked a deal for 12 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

France’s Daher Aircraft Says Its Investments Boost U.S. Aviation

CEO calls for transatlantic unity, arguing that no one wins from a trade war

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 9, 2025