Flexrotor shown during USS Paul Hamilton IMX23 operations © Petty Officer 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt

Airbus completes acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor

Airbus has finalised the acquisition of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company renowned for its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, enhancing Airbus’s array of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a compact tactical unmanned aerial system specially crafted for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions both at sea and on land. “We see more and more […]

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Embraer has delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026

Embraer announces strong 1Q24 performance

Financial

Embraer has released its 2024 first-quarter (1Q24) results, showcasing robust figures across its aviation sectors. In the commercial aviation segment, the company delivered between 72 and 80 aircraft, while in executive aviation, deliveries ranged between 125 and 135 aircraft. Total revenues for the company fell within the range of US$6.0-6.4 billion, with an adjusted EBIT

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UrbanLink to deploy Lilium Jets in South Florida © Lilium

Lilium partners with UrbanLink to introduce eVTOL jets in South Florida

Aircraft & Engines

Lilium, the creator of the eVTOL Lilium Jet, has unveiled its collaboration with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to deploy Lilium Jets in South Florida. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will procure 20 Lilium Jets, with pre-delivery payments scheduled, becoming the inaugural airline in the U.S. fully dedicated to integrating eVTOL aircraft into

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Emirates will refurbish 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft © Emirates

Emirates to refurbish 71 additional A380s and B777s

MRO & Production

Emirates has revealed plans to completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to encompass 191 aircraft. The initial scheme aimed for 120 aircraft – 67 A380s and 53 777s – to undergo full refurbishment. The Boeing 777 remains the backbone of the Emirates fleet, while the A380 stands

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ATSG to operate ten more Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon Air

Aircraft & Engines

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation, and associated services, has revealed an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services in the Amazon Air network, by the conclusion of 2024. The operating agreement, under which ATSG’s airlines will operate these aircraft, will

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IndiGo has signed an order for 30 A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

India’s premier airline, IndiGo, has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion in its international network towards long-haul destinations. India, boasting the title of the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, stands on the cusp of an imminent surge in international travel, propelled by economic advancement and escalating household incomes. The

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Final assembly line of Boeing 787 Dreamliner © AirTeamImages

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

MRO & Production

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections

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magniX has appointed Reed Macdonald has CEO

magniX appoints Reed Macdonald as CEO

People

magniX, the driving force behind the electric aviation revolution, disclosed the appointment of Reed Macdonald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Macdonald will assume leadership at magniX as it prepares its groundbreaking electric powertrains for entry into service. With a career spanning over 25 years in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held numerous board

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Qantas to pay AU$120m penalty for allegedly selling tickets for already cancelled flights

Airlines & Routes

Qantas announced it has reached an agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to settle the court proceedings filed in August last year. The allegations suggested that Qantas had advertised and sold tickets for over 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled in its internal system. These revelations led to the early retirement

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MightyFly obtains FAA flight corridor approval for large cargo eVTOL

Aircraft & Engines

The next-generation aviation start-up MightyFly asserts that it is the first company to be developing a large, autonomous eVTOL cargo drone, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a flight corridor. This approval marks a significant achievement for MightyFly, signifying a notable advancement in the realm of drone delivery services. The newly

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Airbus completes acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor

Embraer announces strong 1Q24 performance

Lilium partners with UrbanLink to introduce eVTOL jets in South Florida

Emirates to refurbish 71 additional A380s and B777s

ATSG to operate ten more Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon Air

IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing’s 787 inspections

magniX appoints Reed Macdonald as CEO

Qantas to pay AU$120m penalty for allegedly selling tickets for already cancelled flights

MightyFly obtains FAA flight corridor approval for large cargo eVTOL

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