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L3Harris to sell commercial aviation business to investment firm TJC
American aerospace and defence giant L3Harris Technologies plans to intensify its focus on defence products by selling its commercial aviation business to US investment company TJC for $700 million.
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Emirates discloses extensive Safran supply deal including A350 and 777X seats
Emirates Group has disclosed a series of agreements with Safran’s interiors division covering seats and other fittings on new aircraft types in the Dubai-based carrier’s fleet.
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Thales reconfirms in-flight entertainment provision for Emirates 777Xs
French aerospace firm Thales has reconfirmed that it will supply the in-flight entertainment system for Emirates’ Boeing 777X fleet.

Hill Helicopters unveils first completed HX50 airframes

UK would-be manufacturer Hill Helicopters has unveiled the first two completed airframes of its HX50 light-single.

Airbus Helicopters nets pair of Lithuanian orders

Airbus Helicopters has secured a double sales success in Lithuania, taking orders for a trio of five-bladed H145s and two H125s.

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Omni Helicopters orders trio of AW189s, including single K-model variant

Leonardo Helicopters has secured a rare order for the AW189K, with Portugal-headquartered Omni Helicopters International (OHI) to take a single example of the super-medium-twin, alongside a pair of the baseline variant.

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Airbus advances helicopter autonomy with Vertex tests

An advanced helicopter cockpit free of the traditional trio of controls could be on the way if Airbus Helicopters opts to advance the development of an automated flight-control system that was successfully trialled in recent flight tests.

MRO

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Swiss picks Turkish Technic for maintenance on batch of A330-300s

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EASA bids to reduce maintenance fraud risk by revising training framework

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Vietnam’s Vietravel mulls MRO facility partnership in Hue

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Lufthansa drops plan to sell stake in MRO unit

Swiss picks Turkish Technic for maintenance on batch of A330-300s
EASA bids to reduce maintenance fraud risk by revising training framework
Vietnam’s Vietravel mulls MRO facility partnership in Hue
Lufthansa drops plan to sell stake in MRO unit

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Civil UAVs

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Elroy Air’s Chaparral C1 makes maiden flight
Elroy Air’s autonomous turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (hVTOL) cargo drone Chaparral C1 has flown for the first time.
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Dubai looks to take off for eVTOL ambitions
From pushing for driverless cars to unmanned delivery drones and hydrogen-powered buses, Dubai has long seen itself as a pioneer in disruptive transport. So too with urban air mobility.
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EDGE takes majority stake in UAV developer Anavia
Abu Dhabi national defence house EDGE has added to its autonomous air vehicle capabilities with a majority stake in Anavia, a Swiss developer of vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

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Hill Helicopters unveils first completed HX50 airframes

UK would-be manufacturer Hill Helicopters has unveiled the first two completed airframes of its HX50 light-single.

Troubled US kit manufacturer Van's Aircraft aims to restructure under Chapter 11

US-based kit manufacturer Van’s Aircraft has resorted to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while it attempts to restructure, after encountering financial difficulties.

Leonardo and Pratt complete SAF test flight using AW139

Leonardo Helicopters and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have flown an AW139 intermediate-twin with one of two PT6 engines burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in order to study engine performance with the new fuel source.

US flight school ATP orders 40 more Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawks

ATP flight school has ordered 40 more Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawk single-engine piston aircraft for delivery beginning in 2026.

‘Miami-Dade and beyond’: GlobalX plans electric aircraft operations in South Florida and Caribbean

The recent launch of Global Crossing Airlines Group’s new subsidiary UrbanX is part of a long-term plan to develop an electric aviation ecosystem in South Florida that will build off the expanding cargo and charter operations of GlobalX and its fleet of Airbus A320s.

Lufthansa and Lilium to ‘explore innovation opportunities’ from eVTOL operations

Lufthansa Group and German developer Lilium are exploring a “strategic partnership” centred on the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Europe.

Swiss picks Turkish Technic for maintenance on batch of A330-300s

Lufthansa Group carrier Swiss has entered an agreement with maintenance provider Turkish Technic to service seven Airbus A330s.

Reliable Robotics completes pilotless test flight of Cessna Caravan

Autonomous aviation developer Reliable Robotics recently flew a Cessna Caravan with no pilot on board during a test flight in Northern California.

Stratolaunch prepares to introduce ex-Virgin Orbit 747-400 to aerospace test fleet

US air-launch specialist Stratolaunch has shown off the Boeing 747-400 it acquired after former operator Virgin Orbit was broken up earlier this year.

Evolito boosted by DOA award, but batteries are not yet included

Electric motor manufacturer Evolito is eyeing a three-year timeframe for the certification of its first product following the recent granting of Design Organization Approval (DOA) status from the UK regulator.

Western Global emerges from restructuring with fleet and workforce intact

US cargo carrier Western Global Airlines has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a “strong financial foundation” after implementing its restructuring plan.

Air New Zealand plans to operate Beta’s conventional take-off and landing aircraft

Air New Zealand has secured an agreement that could deliver up to 23 of Beta Technologies’ all-electric conventional take-off and landing aircraft.

EcoPulse demonstrator flies on hybrid-electric power

Daher’s EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft has performed its first hybrid-electric flight with its Safran-supplied electric motors powered by batteries and a turbogenerator.

EASA bids to reduce maintenance fraud risk by revising training framework

European safety authorities are proposing revisions to the regulatory framework governing maintenance training organisations, in order to cut the risk of fraud.

Anti-ice issue prompts Boeing to seek certification exemptions for 737 Max 7

Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to exempt its long-delayed 737 Max 7 from several certification rules due to an issue involving engine anti-ice system overheating.

Vietnam’s Vietravel mulls MRO facility partnership in Hue

Vietnamese operator Vietravel Airlines is looking at the construction of an airframe maintenance facility in central Vietnam, becoming the country’s latest carrier looking to tap into the growing MRO sector.

Beta to expand New York facility into electric aircraft delivery centre

Vermont-based electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies has received a $20 million grant from the state of New York to expand its facility at Plattsburgh International airport into a flight-test and aircraft delivery centre.

Embraer reveals first E190F as P2F conversion programme keeps pace

Embraer is advancing its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme on schedule, with delivery of the first E190 Freighter set for the second quarter of 2024.

USCG to acquire more former Navy H-60s amid shift to all-Sikorsky helicopter fleet

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received approval to acquire another 20 former US Navy Sikorsky H-60 helicopters, a move coming as the service looks eventually to operate an all-Sikorsky MH-60T helicopter fleet.

Premier seating start-up Unum gets set for production

UK premium airliner seating start-up Unum is close to securing a launch customer, understood to be an Airbus A330 operator, as it prepares to begin production from its new factory early next year.

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