The SYOS Aerospace SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has completed a series of fully autonomous mission trials, clearing the aircraft for serial production. By Lisa West The SYOS Aerospace SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has completed a series of fully autonomous mission trials, clearing the aircraft for serial production. The trials, which concluded a five-year development programme, demonstrated the SA200’s ability to...Read More

Embraer E2 completes 10 years since first flight Milestone comes as E2 family backlog reaches 286 firm orders, led by the E195-E2 By Ricardo Meier A decade has passed since Embraer achieved a pivotal moment in its commercial aviation history. On May 23, 2016, the E190-E2 , the first model of the new E-Jet E2 family, lifted off from São...Read More

How Integrating RFID Technology Enhances Component Tracking and Proactive Maintenance in Aviation By Eric Klein, Scott D. Nicholson & AnneMarie Spexet RFID and predictive maintenance technologies have redefined aviation maintenance, emphasizing proactive interventions, cost savings and streamlined operations. Maintenance efficiency is critical to ensuring operational reliability in aviation. The traditional reliance on manual, human-readable component tracking and reactive maintenance strategies...Read More

Boeing has a fix for the grounded MD-11, according to FedEx By Lauren Rosenblatt Boeing has designed a fix for its grounded MD-11 planes that will return them to the skies, according to FedEx, one of the major carriers eager to return the cargo plane to service. FedEx said it expected to start bringing its fleet of MD-11 planes back...Read More

Unither Bioélectronique Completes World’s First Piloted Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Circuit Flight in Québec By David Dong Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) today recognized Unither Bioélectronique (UB), a CAAM National Board member, after UB completed the world’s first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit flight. Conducted April 10, 2026, at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, with UB test pilot Ric Webb at the controls, the flight marks the...Read More

Top Teams Rise at 2026 AMC Competition On April 23, the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition hosted on the exhibit floor of Aviation Week’s MRO Americas wrapped. Five-member teams from schools, industry, and the military competed in maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation technician. Though the official reason for each team to gather in Orlando was technical...Read More

Unmanned HH-200 aircraft ‘not remote-control plane,’ may enter commercial operation in late 2027: chief engineer By Global Times The chief engineer of China’s domestically developed unmanned transport system HH-200 said on Sunday that the aircraft is not a remotely controlled plane, but features advanced, high-safety autonomous flight capabilities. It is expected to obtain its type certificate by 2027 and may...Read More

ICAO invites Air Navigation experts to join its Roster of Experts ICAO invites Air Navigation experts to join its Roster of Experts, a global pool of senior aviation professionals supporting capacity development and implementation activities worldwide. ICAO works with its 193 Member States to strengthen the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of international civil aviation. Through technical cooperation and advisory projects, ICAO engages...Read More

Bristow, Electra, Avinor, Norwegian CAA to trial regional electric-aircraft services By Phillip Butterworth-Hayes Bristow Group Inc., Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority today announced the launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero‑ and low‑emission aviation. “The project builds on Norway’s established international test arena and aims to generate operational, regulatory and market knowledge...Read More

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA Certification Director Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the European Union. Jongen brings...Read More