Elysian Aircraft (Elysian) has reached a new milestone in the development of its all-electric E9X aircraft, completing its Conceptual Design Review and progressing towards the next phase of engineering. This achievement confirms the soundness of the aircraft’s core design principles, following several years of targeted research and development, and marks the transition from early feasibility
FL Technics has secured a landmark agreement to service JetBlue aircraft at its forthcoming maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Punta Cana, signalling a major step in the Dominican Republic’s emergence as a regional aviation hub. The deal not only provides an early commercial anchor for the new site but also reflects a shared
Universal Avionics (Universal) has announced that its InSight Flight Display System has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft. The certification, issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), provides a retrofit pathway for aerial water bombers currently in service, enabling the replacement
New Horizon Aircraft has announced an agreement with MHIRJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to support the continued development of its hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Under the collaboration, MHIRJ will deliver specialist engineering services focused on the design and development of flight test instrumentation for
Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 777-200LR Mammoth Freighter (777-200LRMF), marking a significant step in expanding its next-generation wide-body freighter portfolio. The certification confirms the aircraft’s design, engineering and performance, clearing it for commercial service. The platform combines long-range capability with payload efficiency and operational reliability, positioning it as a
APOC Aviation (APOC) has acquired an Airbus A320-200 from FTAI for teardown, as part of efforts to expand its component supply offering. The 15-year-old aircraft, most recently operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines, is scheduled for dismantling in May at Tarmac Aerosave’s Toulouse-Francazal facility in France. The move supports APOC’s strategy to grow its inventory of
ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has secured a Boeing 737 MAX component maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) programme, alongside a 737NG landing gear overhaul contract, from Skymark Airlines—Japan’s first Boeing 737 MAX operator. The award marks a fresh milestone in a longstanding partnership that began in 2013, built on trust and delivery performance. ST Engineering looks forward to supporting
Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a prominent global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was executed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, its U.S.-based aviation aftermarket and asset trading arm. This move reflects Marubeni’s strategic intent to strengthen
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced an innovative sustainability-focused trial in partnership with Iberia. The initiative will launch this spring aboard an Iberia A320neo, where passengers will experience new environmentally conscious seating features within a hybrid cabin fitted with R1 and R2 economy-class seats. As part of a RECARO modification kit, 186 seats will be
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is expanding its global footprint by securing a long-term lease on both a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body hangar, capable of accommodating all aircraft up to and including the A380, alongside the narrow-body facility, will form a key part of the company’s infrastructure
