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23 July Ryan Sands, Vice President and General Manager, Landing & Control Systems at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, with Otto Aerospace CEO Scott Drennan at the Farnborough International Airshow on 20 July.

Crane A&E brake system joins Phantom 3500 program

The company’s Standard Systems Architecture BCS has been selected to deliver anti-skid braking for Otto Aerospace’s short-runway business jet.

23 July The 14-inch primary displays offer gigabit connectivity up to 100 times faster than earlier Garmin systems.

Garmin launches G2000 PRIME avionics suite

Larger primary and secondary displays, faster processors and expanded multi-touch capability have been added to Garmin's latest integrated avionics platform.

23 July

Sikorsky eyes Europe for NGRC manufacturing

Talks with European aerospace firms have begun as Sikorsky looks to establish a locally sourced production line alongside its Asian X2 variant work.

23 July Additional capacity is intended to give both companies flexibility to meet future Gripen customer demand.

Embraer and Saab agree Gripen production expansion

Assembly at the São Paulo State facility will complement Saab's Linköping line as the two companies look to expand delivery capacity.

23 July Wing sections are being assembled at Airbus' Wing Technology Development Centre in the UK.

Airbus tests longer wings on A321neo demonstrator

Full-scale wing extensions will be fitted to an A321neo over the next three years to assess how longer wingspans affect handling and efficiency.

23 July The Denali is the first aircraft to be powered by GE Aerospace's Catalyst engine.

Beechcraft Denali advances through final flight testing

Flight test activities are due to conclude in October 2026, ahead of FAA certification submission and a planned 2027 entry into service.

22 July

ReleaseHoneywell Aerospace, Shield AI collaborate to advance development of autonomous aircraft

21 July

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada advances hybrid-electric technology development

21 July

ReleaseSkyDrive partners with India's Kineco to manufacture composite aerostructures for SkyDrive eVTOL

21 July

ReleaseElectra to usher in the next era of aviation with advanced production facility in Springfield, Ohio

21 July

ReleaseBAE Systems, Boeing and Saab formalise partnership to develop UK's next generation pilot training

21 July

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney Valox 1500 engine completes key design milestone

21 July

ReleaseAcron Aviation and Deutsche Aircraft sign long-term partnership for advanced Flight Recorder and Standby solutions for the D328eco programme

21 July

ReleaseHexcel announces NCAMP qualification of HexPly M91 composite material system

20 July

ReleaseSikorsky to integrate MATRIX autonomy into BETA Technologies' MV250

20 July

ReleaseBETA Technologies unveils MV250, delivering greater range, higher speed, and lower costs for military logistics

20 July

ReleaseNIAR and Orizon Aerostructures form strategic alliance to accelerate aerospace and defence manufacturing

20 July

ReleaseJetZero to open engineering office on Wichita State's Innovation Campus

20 July

ReleaseAnduril and Archer unveil jointly-developed autonomous VTOL platform for commercial and defence applications

20 July

ReleaseThe Consortium for the GCAP Power and Propulsion System progresses towards ground-testing engine demonstrator

20 July

ReleaseRedwire announces major expansion in Huntsville, scaling production of combat-proven UAS and mission-critical space infrastructure

20 July

ReleaseNew Pipistrel Voyager brings next generation training capabilities and access to flight schools

20 July

ReleaseUK Government pledges broad package to anchor Vertical's first full-scale production sites in the UK

20 July

ReleasePiper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership

20 July

ReleaseHexcel announces expanded long-term agreements with Boeing

20 July

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

20 July

ReleaseEaton opens European aerospace additive manufacturing centre to expand production and strengthen regional supply chain resilience

20 July

ReleaseJetZero and EXIM Bank sign letter of interest to explore up to $3B in financing

20 July

ReleasePiper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) forges strategic partnership with AURA AERO to accelerate industrialisation of the ERA hybrid-electric aircraft

20 July

ReleaseATI launches composites framework for growth to secure the UK's competitive advantage

20 July

ReleaseGE Aerospace partners with NASA, BETA Technologies, and Boeing on world's first high-altitude hybrid electric flight

20 July

ReleaseEve advances global certification path for Eve 100

20 July

ReleaseVæridion selects Drive System Design to advance the Microliner Electric Propulsion System

19 July

ReleaseANAC publishes proposed noise certification criteria for Eve 100

19 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace marks successful completion of H2GEAR Programme

18 July

ReleaseOpen Fan advances toward flight test demonstration

17 July

ReleaseEmbraer E2 jets receive EASA certification for ROAAS safety technology

17 July

ReleaseZeroAvia and Safran forge partnership on hydrogen-electric technologies

17 July

ReleaseEvolito submits type certificate application for E800 electric engine on Electra's EL9 aircraft

16 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce partners with Boeing and Lufthansa to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise

16 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy partner to equip Valo aircraft for uncrewed defence and commercial operations

16 July

ReleaseSyensqo advanced materials power US Army's MV-75 Cheyenne

16 July

ReleaseSafran launches full-scale hybrid-electric demonstrator tests for next generation of aircraft engines

16 July

ReleasePointing toward a new era of global aerospace leadership: AMRC opens £54m COMPASS facility

15 July

ReleaseElectra and Safran reach development and production agreement for TG600 turbogenerator to power EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

15 July AXIS combines primary flight, multi-function and, on select models, GPS and radio functions into a single unit.

CubCrafters offers Garmin AXIS across entire lineup

Following eighteen months of joint engineering with Garmin, AXIS will be available on all aircraft orders and offered as a factory-authorised retrofit for existing owners.

15 July Dual 11.6" touchscreens can each be configured as a primary or multi-function display.

Cirrus TRAC10 trainer gains dual touchscreen flight deck

Twin 11.6‑inch touchscreen displays and Garmin AXIS avionics have been fitted to the TRAC10's three‑seat cockpit, enabling two students to train together.

15 July Co-located design and test teams are intended to shorten development time across multiple programmes.

Collins in Wolverhampton begins testing electric actuation

The Engineering Centre of Excellence combines modular test rigs with actuator and system-level analysis to cut nacelle weight and simplify certification.

15 July Extended range now reaches 2,055 nautical miles, with roughly 430lb of added payload capacity.

Embraer's Phenom 300EV upgrade adds Autoland and range

The upgraded light jet becomes the largest business jet fitted with Garmin Emergency Autoland, alongside a new Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller.

15 July The EL9 is designed to operate from runways of 150 feet or less, carrying up to nine passengers.

Electra’s EL9 ultra-short hybrid advances toward certification

Completion of the G-1 milestone paves the way for the G-2 phase, in which Electra will define the EL9's means of compliance.