Making the Leap to Hybrid-Electric Bizjets – Can It Be Done? A published paper in a peer-reviewed scientific journal provokes a conversation about the future of hybrid-electric propulsion and large-cabin business jets. As the aviation industry appears to be poised to enter a new era of electric- powered flight with smaller eVTOL air taxis, what are the possibilities that larger,...Read More

KM Malta Airlines, Bird Aviation sign heavy maintenance deal By Vanja Popovic KM Malta Airlines (KM, Malta International) has contracted Bird Aviation for its heavy maintenance, including C-checks, the MRO firm said in a statement. The three-year agreement will see KM Malta Airlines’ fleet use Bird Aviation’s Larnaca facilities. The two companies have been cooperating on maintenance for a while, but without a long-term agreement. KM...Read More

Business Aviation EU Court Annuls Business Aviation Green Taxonomy Exclusion The EU General Court overturned a 2023 rule barring business aircraft makers from the European green taxonomy on June 24, 2026. By AirPro News Team The General Court of the European Union has annulled a 2023 European Commission directive that excluded business aircraft manufacturing from the bloc’s sustainable finance framework....Read More

IATA and IATP Collaborate to Support Airline Supply Chain Resilience The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have agreed to cooperate in helping airlines to improve their visibility of, and access to, aircraft parts. This is timely given the constraints and costs of current failures in the aerospace supply chain. “Supply chain constraints continue to create...Read More

Europe’s skies to get digital upgrade thanks to EUR 410 million innovation investment On 16 June, the SESAR Joint Undertaking brought together the coordinators of 49 new research and innovation projects for their official kick-off, marking the next phase of the Digital European Sky programme. The projects represent a total investment of EUR 410 million by the European Union and...Read More

Iran war could test aerospace supply chains: Industry remains resilient, despite structural risks The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further exacerbate the already strained global supply chains and place additional pressure on the aerospace industry. While the immediate operational impact has so far remained limited, a prolonged period of geopolitical instability could affect both supply chains and aircraft...Read More

Swansea research contributes to world-first hydrogen aero engine breakthrough By UK Aviation News Researchers from Swansea University have played a key role in a landmark aviation achievement after a modern aero engine was successfully operated on 100% hydrogen fuel at full take-off power for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce...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

GCAA joins elite group issuing aircraft modification STCs By Huda Ata GCAA becomes one of few authorities worldwide able to issue STC certifications The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With...Read More

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF34 Engines After Crash The AD would require the performance of restart tests and a borescope inspection of the HPC case, with potential for VG system functional checks and force gage tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a proposal for a new airworthiness directive (AD) for a variety of CF34 engines from General Electric Company...Read More