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ATR, Pratt & Whitney Canada work targets new turboprop in 2035

18 June 2025

More details are emerging at the Paris Air Show on how airframer ATR and engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to improve on the ATR…

General aviation

Max Aerospace unveils Indian helicopter production venture

18 June 2025

Max Aerospace & Aviation Ltd has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a helicopter manufacturing…

General aviation

JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

09 June 2025

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight…

General aviation

Universal Vulkaan orders Leonardo AW169s for Indian market

23 May 2025

India's Universal Vulkaan Aviation has signed a contract for two Leonardo AW169 twin-engine helicopters in VIP configuration for €25 million ($28…

General aviation

Care via air: How drones save lives

19 May 2025

In the wake of the drone revolution, major drone companies, including 100 per cent African ones, are not only reinforcing but rethinking the use of…

Events

Aviation Africa 2025 highlights future of Advanced Air Mobility

08 May 2025

As drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) for advanced air mobility are increasingly gaining traction across Africa, this…

Air transport

Saudi Vision 2030 strengthens the country’s global standing in aviation

01 May 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed…

General aviation

UAE GCAA grants design acceptance for hybrid heliport in Abu Dhabi

23 April 2025

Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the global AAM sector as the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Design Acceptance for the…

General aviation

Columbia Helicopters wins Turkey firefighting contract

02 April 2025

Columbia Helicopters has renewed its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi (CMC) in Turkey.

General aviation

Ethiopia and Archer work towards all-electric air taxi in the region

27 March 2025

Archer Aviation has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch…

General aviation

ePlane strengthens eVTOL global footprint with Empire Aviation

04 March 2025

India's eVTOL manufacturer, The ePlane Company, and Empire Aviation Group, will collaborate on fast-tracking the deployment of eVTOL air-taxis and…

General aviation

Oman enters the Advanced Air Mobility era

03 March 2025

The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) and Boeing will collaborate on innovation and cultivate talent for the emerging advanced air…

General aviation

Archer unveils Midnight “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme

28 February 2025

Archer Aviation has announced a “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme for its Midnight aircraft with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) as its first…

General aviation

Drone operations strengthened in Dubai with new MoU signing

28 February 2025

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) have signed an MoU with the aim to…

General aviation

Sarah Airways receives its first Falcon 900EX

27 February 2025

Morocco’s Sarah Airways has taken delivery of its first Falcon 900EX aircraft from Dassault Aviation.

General aviation

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS

25 February 2025

Diamond Aircraft has delivered an DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, an aviation services provider in the Middle East and North…

General aviation

Havelsan introduces a new UAV for use by security forces

24 February 2025

Havelsan has been building a platform ecosystem that includes unmanned aerial, ground, and naval vehicles, since 2019.

General aviation

HEXA demonstration flight paves the way for a new era in UAE’s air mobility

18 February 2025

LIFT Aircraft Middle East and Advanced Mobility Hub have made a milestone in the pursuit of sustainable air transport. Chloe Greenbank reports.

Events

ABU DHABI: VMAN Aviation Services places order for 20 certified RX4E

12 February 2025

Volar Air Mobility Holding Company, Volar Air Mobility Industries, and VMAN Aviation Services signed a landmark order during GISS for the RX4E - the…

Events

ABU DHABI: LODD partners with Skyports to unveil vertiport concept for UAE

11 February 2025

Vertiport developer, Skyports, is collaborating with LODD, a UAE-based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial…

Events

ABU DHABI: Lift Aircraft prepares to soar in the UAE

11 February 2025

US-based Lift Aircraft is on a mission to make flying accessible to everyone with its HEXA electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), which is on…