Montgomery Group advances its growth ambitions through the acquisition of Halldale Group and expands into the aviation and safety training sector Montgomery Group has announced an investment in Halldale Group, a leading global media and events business serving the aviation training, simulation and safety community. Founded more than 30 years ago by CEO Andy Smith, Halldale Group is best known...Read More

UrbanLink Secures $200 Million Deal for Elfly’s NOEMI Electric Seaplanes to Transform Coastal Travel By Marcel Van Leeuwen UrbanLink Air Mobility has entered into a strategic partnership with Norway’s Elfly Group to acquire up to 20 NOEMI electric amphibious aircraft, a move set to revolutionize sustainable regional travel. This agreement, valued at approximately $200 million, positions the Florida-based operator as a primary launch customer for the...Read More

What is the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in 2026? Explore how 2026 will shape Advanced Air Mobility, detailing eVTOL certification, regulatory progress, infrastructure development, emerging commercial operations, and key industry challenges By Joe Macey Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is shifting from a long-term aspiration to a sector on the cusp of early commercial activation. As aircraft OEMs work toward...Read More

Airbus steps in to rescue 3,000 UK jobs as Boeing strikes deal on Spirit AeroSystems carve-out By Jamie Young Airbus is set to secure the long-term future of almost 3,000 UK aerospace jobs after striking a long-awaited carve-out deal from Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, a move that ends months of uncertainty for workers in Belfast and Prestwick. Sources say...Read More

Honda To Fly First Full-scale eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026 Build of remotely piloted aircraft to be completed by the end of the year By Charlotte Bailey Following more than 400 flights of its third-scale demonstrator, Honda is planning to fly its first full-scale eVTOL prototype in March 2026, with the build of the inaugural aircraft expected to be completed...Read More

Reflecting on the John Saull Memorial Lecture 2025 The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) was pleased to host the John Saull Memorial Lecture 2025 on Wednesday 19th November, bringing together aviation professionals for an insightful and collaborative event focused on the progress and future of global airworthiness. This year’s lecture, “Improvements in Safety from Aircraft Accident Investigations over the Last...Read More