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2026
10 September Aircraft 2317 was rolled out of the factory five weeks before its first flight on 3 September.

B-N completes first Islander assembled in UK from component level

Aircraft 2317 took off from the same Bembridge runway used for the Islander’s 1965 maiden flight, ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands.

27 August CubCrafters partnered with Lycoming on the CC393i engine programme back in 2019.

CubCrafters secures EASA approval for 215 HP XCub

Certification covers the tailwheel XCub and the nosewheel NX Cub, which uses nose landing gear and spring main landing gear.

29 April

ReleaseTecnam concludes historic AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 with 86 confirmed orders and major certifications

23 April

ReleaseTecnam elevates the four-seat experience with the launch of the P2010 MKIII

16 April A Cessna Skylane featuring the updated cockpit and ignition systems.

Textron adds avionics and ignition upgrades across Cessna piston range

Expanded cockpit capability and updated ignition systems have improved safety features and reduced operating complexity across multiple high-wing aircraft.

26 February

Tecnam positions MOSAIK59 range for latest regs

The MOSAIC framework removes historic Light Sport weight caps and expands Sport Pilot privileges to include four-seat and twin-engine aircraft operations.

2025
15 December

ReleaseHartzell Engine Tech expands Sky-Tec brand with new starters for experimental and home-built aircraft

5 November Company leaders and local officials gathered to mark the opening of AURA AERO’s first U.S. location.

AURA AERO opens US HQ and production line at Embry-Riddle

The Embry-Riddle site will anchor AURA AERO’s North American growth and serve as its hub for Integral training aircraft production.

24 July

ReleaseAURA AERO presents update on Integral and ERA programs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

20 July

ReleaseCubCrafters announces XCub and NXCub aircraft now available in amateur kit form at EAA AirVenture

17 July More than 45,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks have been delivered since the aircraft first flew in 1955.

Textron equips Skyhawk with dual ignition upgrade

The company has replaced the magneto system with electronic ignition during the 70th anniversary year of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

7 July

ReleaseAURA AERO nears FAA certification for Integral R, the two-seater trainer with aerobatic capabilities, and showcases the aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

16 June

ReleaseAURA AERO and Babcock sign a Memorandum of Understanding to offer a complete packaged Integral solution for armed forces

12 May

ReleaseHartzell Engine Tech acquires E-Mag

16 April

ReleaseIntegral E continues its test campaign and performs its first inverted flight, a major step in the certification process of the first all-electric aerobatic aircraft

11 April

ReleaseAt AERO Friedrichshafen, AURA AERO receives OSAC Statement of Conformity for the Integral family, paving the way for series deliveries

3 April The P2012 STOL SMP’s extended wingspan and lift devices allow operation from unprepared and short runways.

Tecnam adds STOL and Continental engine options to P2012 SMP

Short-field operations and simplified piston engine management were key drivers in expanding the mission-ready P2012 aircraft configurations.

2024
19 August

ReleaseHartzell Propeller expands aircraft preheat offerings

13 August

ReleaseRotor Technologies enters agricultural market with world’s largest spray drone

2023
3 August We have lift-off. The thermic-thrust Integral S is airborne, and the electric version will follow in coming months.

Aura flies piston-powered trainer for the first time

The French manufacturer has taken another step towards the electrification of its Integral range, with the first flight of Integral E planned in the coming months.

21 June The P2012.

Tecnam adds Continental engine option to P2012

Both engine options are rated for 375 HP, with the Continental coupled to a three blade MT-Prop propeller and the Lycoming coupled to a four blade prop.

2022
15 August

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new engine for experimental Carbon Cub aircraft

16 February

Textron updates and brings back the Turbo Skylane

The Lycoming engine drives a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller, while the cockpit has Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with a new GI 275 electric standby, providing a brand-new cockpit interface.

2020
21 July

ReleaseFAA approves Lycoming's Electronic Ignition System on Robinson Helicopters

21 May

ReleaseBearhawk Aircraft introduces 6-place aircraft

2019
26 August

ReleaseBearhawk Aircraft announces new Bearhawk Companion with side-by-side seating

16 August

ReleaseTecnam P2012 Traveller achieves FAA certification

15 July

ReleaseCubCrafters, Lycoming partner with Hartzell for launch of lightweight pathfinder prop

10 July

ReleaseCubCrafters debuts new CC393i powerplant for XCub

2018
19 September

ReleaseLycoming powered Guanyi GA20 celebrates first flight

3 April

ReleaseTecnam P2010 powers up

2015
25 November

ReleaseTecnam installs Lycoming iE2s on P2012 Traveller

14 April

ReleasePiper Aircraft launches M350 product

31 March

ReleaseAeros completes testing of advanced airship Weigh-Off on Wheels (WOW) landing gear

25 March

ReleaseJust Aircraft introduces SuperSTOL Stretch XL

2014
24 March

ReleaseSensenich introduces O-360 composite adjustable prop for RVs and other fast homebuilts

2012
18 April

ReleasePipistrel unveils the new 4-seat aircraft Panthera

2011
12 October

ReleaseAAI UAS introduces next-generation Shadow® M2 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System

2010
29 July

ReleaseFAA Type Certificate for GippsAero's turbocharged Airvan

14 July

ReleaseAnnouncing the arrival of the TECNAM 'P2010': innovation, style and advanced technology

1 February

ReleaseTwo-place "Patrol" joins the Bearhawk Aircraft kit line up

2009
10 November

ReleaseTurbocharged Airvan certified in USA and Europe

28 July

ReleaseLancair International announcements

27 July

ReleaseHartzell offers propeller governors through Van's catalog for RV series kit aircraft.

3 June

ReleaseFirst flight: Lancair's piston Evolution

6 March

ReleaseHartzell earns place for its ASC-II composite propellers on Van's RV kit planes

2008
15 May

ReleaseCubCrafters introduces Carbon Cub kit at the 2008 Alaska Airmen's Show

2007
30 May

ReleaseNewest Murphy aircraft to be unveiled at Oshkosh, 2007

2006
22 August

ReleaseLightwing introduces Speed aircraft