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magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX’s advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high-energy-density Samson […]

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ST Engineering MRAS will design and manufacture the exhaust nozzle for JetZero’s all-wing demonstrator aircraft

ST Engineering MRAS to supply exhaust nozzle for JetZero demonstrator

MRO & Production

ST Engineering MRAS has been chosen by JetZero to design and manufacture the exhaust nozzle for JetZero’s full‑scale all‑wing demonstrator aircraft, a next‑generation platform intended to significantly cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Working alongside JetZero and its propulsion system partners, ST Engineering MRAS will contribute engineering, design and manufacturing expertise for the exhaust nozzle,

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Teammates in the Composite Spar Shop celebrate the start of 777-8 Freighter production

Boeing begins assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has begun production of its new 777‑8 Freighter, with work starting at the company’s Composite Spar Shop in Everett, Washington. Around 100 employees marked the occasion by cheering as operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a wing spar, a traditional Boeing step symbolising the start of major assembly. The initial production work

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Boeing's PTO includes projections for industry needs through 2044

Boeing’s PTO projects demand for 2.4 million aviation professionals by 2044

Other News

Boeing has released its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. In the PTO Boeing forecasts that the aviation industry will need nearly 2.4 million new pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew members over the next two decades, driven by rising air travel demand and shifts in global fleet composition.

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ADE Secures US$100m financing from QNB Group

Lockheed Martin reports lower profits and cash flow in Q2 2025

Financial

Lockheed Martin Corporation has reported second quarter 2025 sales of US$18.2 billion, compared to US$18.1 billion for the same period in 2024. Net earnings for the quarter stood at US$342 million, or US$1.46 per share, which included US$1.6 billion in programme losses and US$169 million in other charges. This is significantly lower than the US$1.6

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ACIA and GE Aerospace sign maintenance deal

MRO & Production

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a prominent provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has signed a TrueChoice agreement with GE Aerospace covering maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its CF34-10E engines. This deal will support ACIA’s plans to expand its Embraer E1 regional jet platform. The agreement enables ACIA to source and

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Trax widens agreement with JetBlue to include eMobility app

Information Technology

Trax, a global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software, announced the expansion of its agreement with JetBlue Airways to include an additional eMobility app and Trax’s cloud hosting solution. This strategic move supports JetBlue’s vision to fully digitise its TechOps function, driving efficiency, operational resilience, and scalability. JetBlue currently uses Trax solutions to

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Chorus Aviation to acquire Montreal-based Elisen & Associates

Financial

Chorus Aviation (Chorus) has announced an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates Inc., a respected Montreal-based provider of aerospace engineering and certification services. Founded in 1997 by Stephane Durand and Taif Rahman, Elisen has cultivated a robust reputation for its expertise in highly technical aerospace projects. Its portfolio spans modifications for commercial, business and rotary

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Volaris posts US$63 million net loss as revenues and margins decline

Financial

Volaris has posted a net loss of US$63 million for the latest quarter, equivalent to a loss of US$0.55 per American Depositary Share (ADS). Total operating revenues declined by 5% to US$693 million, driven by weaker unit revenues. Revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) dropped by 12% to US$7.80, despite a 9% increase in capacity,

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ITP Aero signs five-year exclusive MRO deal with Summit Helicopters

MRO & Production

ITP Aero has entered into a five-year exclusive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Summit Helicopters, aimed at providing full support for PW206 and PW207 engines. Summit Helicopters, based in Salem, Virginia, is a well-established name in the helicopter maintenance sector and holds recognition as a Bell Customer Service Facility as well as an

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magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

ST Engineering MRAS to supply exhaust nozzle for JetZero demonstrator

Boeing begins assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter

Boeing’s PTO projects demand for 2.4 million aviation professionals by 2044

Lockheed Martin reports lower profits and cash flow in Q2 2025

ACIA and GE Aerospace sign maintenance deal

Trax widens agreement with JetBlue to include eMobility app

Chorus Aviation to acquire Montreal-based Elisen & Associates

Volaris posts US$63 million net loss as revenues and margins decline

ITP Aero signs five-year exclusive MRO deal with Summit Helicopters

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