Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly launched premium international airline, has confirmed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with an option to expand the agreement to 50 in total. The signing ceremony took place at the Paris Air Show and was attended by H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF),
VoltAero has officially revealed the production version of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft, designed for sustainable regional transport. Presented ahead of the 2025 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, the updated configuration reflects the company’s ongoing collaboration with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aligning the aircraft’s design with the latest CS.23 certification
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed its first binding framework agreement with Revo, an urban air mobility (UAM) operator based in São Paulo, Brazil, and its parent company, Helicopters International SA (OHI). This landmark agreement includes the purchase of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, alongside entry-into-service support and aftermarket services.
GKN Aerospace has successfully completed and delivered the first high-voltage electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) for the Clean Aviation SWITCH project. Developed at GKN Aerospace’s site in Papendrecht, the Netherlands, the EWIS is designed to support megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion and will undergo system integration testing later this year at Collins Aerospace’s advanced electric power systems
Emerging markets are poised to lead global aviation growth, according to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecast. These regions — characterised by expanding middle classes, competitive airline networks and long-term aviation investment — will play a key role in shaping the future of air traffic and aircraft demand over the next two decades. In
Griffin Global Asset Management has finalised long-term lease agreements with United Airlines (United) for six new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The deliveries were completed across April and May 2025, marking a new partnership between the two companies and aligning with United’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy under the United Next plan. The agreement represents a
Embraer has unveiled its latest 20-year market outlook, forecasting demand for 10,500 new aircraft with fewer than 150 seats, including both jets and turboprops. This projection highlights the manufacturer’s confidence in the continued expansion of regional aviation and the essential role smaller aircraft will play in shaping the industry’s future. According to Embraer, this surge
An Air India plane operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident shortly after take-off today. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs with 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Among them were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals. According to
According to the Airbus Global Market Forecast for 2025, the global aviation sector is expected to experience sustained long-term growth, despite short-term uncertainties. Passenger traffic is forecast to increase by 3.6% annually over the next 20 years. This growth is driven by key macroeconomic and demographic factors: global GDP is projected to rise by 2.5%
UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600 aircraft, along with options for three additional units. This is the largest ATR order since 2017 and represents UNI Air’s second direct purchase from ATR following its 2011 order for 10 aircraft. The move underscores the continued confidence of
