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ZeroAvia successfully completed initial Dornier 228 flight test campaign

ZeroAvia’s Dornier 228 with hydrogen-electric engine completes first test flights

British/American aircraft developer ZeroAvia has announced the successful completion of its first flight test campaign. The series of ten flights which involved a Dornier 228 fitted with the prototype ZA600 engine took place at Cotswold Airport in the UK. The next stage of flight tests will involve cross-country journeys. Currently the aircraft has successfully flown […]

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Aerial view of the eVTOL production site in Taubate, Brazil

Eve and Embraer announce first eVTOL production facility in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Embraer have made a joint announcement regarding the establishment of Brazil’s inaugural electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility. The chosen location for this cutting-edge manufacturing plant is the city of Taubaté, situated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plan is contingent upon final approval from

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Saab will transform the Global 6000 jet into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye

Bombardier Defense delivers sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab

Bombardier Defense recently marked a significant milestone by delivering the sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab, the Swedish defense supplier. Saab will now undertake the task of transforming this aircraft into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye, destined to serve in the Swedish Air Force. This collaboration between Bombardier and

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Daher’s first Kodiak 100 delivered with a five-blade composite propeller is shown at the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division

North Carolina receives first Kodiak 100 multi-mission aircraft

Daher has delivered a turboprop-powered Kodiak 100 to the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, which becomes a new customer as well as the initial operator of this multi-mission aircraft equipped with a composite five-blade propeller.  The North Carolina Forest Service will utilise its Kodiak 100 as a “load aircraft,” which carries equipment and supplies

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Outer shell of aircraft fuselage

MFFD – thermoplastics instead of aluminium in aircraft construction

Aluminium has been the go-to material for aircraft construction for many years, with continuous improvements in production. However, with the focus now on sustainability and climate-friendly aviation, new solutions are needed. To showcase the revolutionary possibilities in materials and production, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has collaborated with Premium AEROTEC, Airbus, and Aernnova to develop

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Airbus Helicopters H175 has been granted CAAC certification

CAAC grants certification to Airbus Helicopters H175

Airbus Helicopters has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Airbus Helicopters and the Chinese helicopter industry. With this certification in place, the company is now authorised to commence H175 deliveries in China, a highly demanding market for civil helicopters

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Aero Star Aviation has added the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 to its capabilities and product services

Aero Star Aviation adds Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 product line to capabilities

Aero Star Aviation has added the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 to its capabilities and product services. Aero Star is already well established in the industry for its specialised services on Embraer 100 and 300 aircraft. The added services for the Praetor line will provide customers with a one-stop shop for their additional Embraer needs.

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