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

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

Jabiru opens new European branch Australian light aircraft manufacturer Jabiru has established a stronger presence in Europe with the launch of a new dedicated dealer partnership. Jabiru Europe, run in partnership with JDM Aviation, will be based in Darois, France, and serve as a centralised dealership for Jabiru aircraft, engines, parts, and maintenance in the European market. “Partnering with JDM...Read More

Volocopter launches new product: VoloXPro Volocopter presents the newly developed VoloXPro aircraft — an electrically powered ultralight multicopter. Target groups in Europe include flight schools, flying clubs, air sports enthusiasts, and sightseeing flight operators. Internationally, the VoloXPro is intended for use as an air taxi in professional passenger transport. Certification as an ultralight aircraft is planned for Germany at the...Read More

FAA and Brazil’s ANAC order ’emergency’ inspections of Legacy and Praetor trim actuators By Jon Hemmerdinger Brazilian and US aviation authorities have issued emergency airworthiness directives (ADs) to address a potential problem affecting pitch trim actuators on Embraer’s family of Legacy and Praetor midsize business jets. The regulators are requiring operators to quickly complete checks of the actuators on all...Read More

Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Embraer Jets Overview of the Situation The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) have jointly issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting a series of Embraer business jets. The directive was triggered after safety concerns were identified regarding a critical flight control component, prompting immediate regulatory action...Read More

Airbus Just Built The Largest Cargo Door In Aviation History For Its New A350F By Abid Habib European manufacturer Airbus has announced that it has successfully completed the manufacturing and assembly of the main deck cargo door, which will be the largest in the industry. Designed to be featured in the manufacturer’s upcoming freighter variant of the Airbus A350, the completion of...Read More

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight By Nicolas Cholula NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026. Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher, while validating safety and performance, a process known as envelope expansion. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less will...Read More

Focus on Maintenance: Reaching the finish line By John Carinha The flurry is almost over. The “full gas” days of fall and winter are done, and the operational season is upon us. For many of those tasked with maintaining utility aircraft, the marathon is almost over. For us, we’ve just come off multiple airframe rewire projects, plenty of avionics and radio upgrades, and a bit of everything else in between. Many of our clients operate fleets with multiple aircraft types. Their own staff are often...Read More

Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 receives FAA experimental airworthiness certificate for supersonic flight testing By Jamie Whitney The current Mk 2 phase of the program focuses on achieving and expanding supersonic performance. Key Highlights Hermeus’ Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 received FAA certification, allowing for expanded flight testing at Spaceport America. The aircraft is part of a rapid development program, building and testing...Read More