Bell Textron has announced that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support a range of utility operations. The aircraft will be deployed for high-voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and broader operational support across the country’s electricity transmission network. The Bell 407GXi is widely
Aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group, with the aircraft set to be operated by its partner airline Air Congo. The delivery marks an important step in supporting Air Congo’s operational growth and network expansion across Africa. The aircraft come from Abelo’s existing order book and are
Joby Aviation (Joby) has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft as part of the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process, marking a significant step towards type certification and the eventual launch of commercial air taxi services. The aircraft, registered as N547JX, is the first in a fleet currently being produced to support the rigorous TIA
Dassault has unveiled the Falcon 10X in a new production hall in Bordeaux-Mérignac, presenting its most ambitious business jet to date and setting a new benchmark for long-range business aviation. The Falcon 10X introduces the largest, most comfortable and most versatile cabin ever designed in a purpose-built business jet, redefining what passengers can expect from
Daher Aircraft’s TBM 980 has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC airworthiness authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), paving the way for deliveries of the latest version of the TBM family to owners and operators in Brazil and across the wider South American region. The turboprop-powered TBM 980 is equipped with Garmin’s third-generation G3000 PRIME integrated
CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), has signed lease agreements with LATAM Airlines Group for five Airbus A321-271NX aircraft. The agreements were announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. They will join
The first Embraer E-Freighter has entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo, marking a milestone for the manufacturer’s passenger-to-freight (P2F) conversion programme. The aircraft completed its inaugural commercial flight from Cologne, Germany, to Larnaca, Cyprus, transporting time-sensitive express cargo. The converted aircraft will operate for Bridges Worldwide, supporting network solutions for the
RTX has taken another step towards the future of hybrid-electric aviation with the development of a turboprop demonstrator designed to improve fuel efficiency and explore new aircraft design possibilities. The experimental aircraft will combine a conventional thermal engine with battery-powered electric propulsion. At a Pratt & Whitney Canada facility near Montreal, engineers recently powered up
ACIA Aero Leasing has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft currently operated by EWA Air, the regional airline majority owned by Air Austral. The agreement strengthens ACIA’s portfolio of ATR operators while supporting EWA Air’s regional connectivity across the Indian Ocean, linking remote communities with key cities and feeding traffic into
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered three new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Breeze Airways under a long-term sale-and-leaseback agreement. Delivered in February 2026, the deal marks TrueNoord’s first Airbus transaction and introduces the largest aircraft type to its portfolio. The A220-300 supports Breeze’s strategy to move towards a single-type fleet while expanding services between underserved
