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2025
20 November The F‑22 issued in-flight commands to the MQ‑20 through a tablet and Lockheed Martin’s GRACE module.

Fighter and drone cooperate in Nevada crewed-uncrewed test

An F-22 and MQ-20 flew in coordination to demonstrate open-architecture control using government-owned communication systems and shared radio integration.

20 November

ReleaseHeven AeroTech's Z1 earns Blue UAS "Select" status

20 November The aircraft combines Joby's SuperPilot autonomy stack with a turbine-based hybrid powertrain.

Joby completes maiden flight of hybrid-electric demonstrator

The flight took place in California and follows the company's partnership with L3Harris, with defence demonstrations expected to begin in 2026.

20 November Archer’s electric powertrain will be integrated into Anduril’s Omen autonomous air vehicle (AAV).

Archer expands into defence with powertrain for Omen

An initial 50-unit order from the UAE for the Omen platform has created early demand for Archer’s electric propulsion system beyond its Midnight aircraft.

20 November

ReleaseDassault Aviation, TII, and ASPIRE sign strategic cooperation agreement to drive next-gen aerospace innovation at Dubaï Airshow 2025

20 November

ReleaseBETA Technologies builds out autonomous capabilities

20 November

ReleaseDassault Aviation and Space Cargo Unlimited establish partnership to integrate BentoBox into VORTEX reusable spaceplane to enable autonomous in-orbit operations

19 November

ReleaseDubai Air Show 2025: HAL and HENSOLDT sign strategic partnership for advanced helicopter Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS)

19 November

ReleaseKAI signs MOU with UAE's EDGE for strategic cooperation in future aerospace

19 November

ReleaseCranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) unveils ST-5 ‘Stingray’ multi-role long-endurance drone and signs MoU with National Oceanography Centre to enter into a strategic collaboration

18 November

ReleaseSaab, Boeing and BAE Systems to collaborate on Next-Gen pilot training

18 November

ReleaseVolocopter to launch first European eVTOL Sandbox Program in 2026 featuring VoloCity and VoloXPro

18 November

ReleaseSpace42 successfully completes first public test flight of ApusNeo18 HAPS in the UAE

17 November

ReleaseGA-ASI completes full-scale fatigue test on MQ-9B

17 November

ReleaseRedwire opens new facility in Michigan to increase production of critical fuel cells for Stalker UAS

16 November

ReleaseREGENT demonstrates seaglider rescue capabilities in support of U.S. Marine Corps partnership

14 November

ReleaseFinal beam installed at world’s first seaglider manufacturing facility

14 November

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft celebrates Richtfest for new Final Assembly Line in Leipzig – a milestone for German aviation

14 November

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace launches a Reg CF raise to accelerate commercial production of H1-X personal aircraft

13 November

ReleaseArcher's Midnight showcases in-country eVTOL flight test campaign in UAE as part of its commercial Launch Edition program

13 November

ReleaseLodd completes first flight of Hili - the UAE's first hybrid heavy cargo UAV, designed, built and tested in Abu Dhabi

13 November

ReleaseVertical Aerospace receives Permit to Fly approval allowing piloted transition testing to proceed

13 November

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces third quarter 2025 financial results and provides business update

13 November FAA pilots are expected to take the controls of the aircraft in 2026.

Joby moves closer to FAA certification with first power-on tests

The milestone represents progress toward FAA Type Certification as Joby prepares for flight testing ahead of commercial service launch.

13 November The aircraft reached Mach 0.95 during testing, confirming its top speed.

Bombardier gains Transport Canada approval for Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has secured type certification from Transport Canada, with FAA and EASA validation to follow before the aircraft’s entry into service later this year.

13 November

ReleaseEDGE Group and Anduril Industries to form landmark UAE–US joint venture to develop autonomous systems

13 November The Ascend completed more than 1,000 flight hours before earning FAA certification.

Ascend earns FAA certification after 1,000+ flight hours

Textron has secured FAA type certification for the Cessna Citation Ascend, with customer deliveries expected to begin later this year.

12 November

ReleaseTCab Tech secures RMB 300 million in Series B++ funding to power E20 eVTOL industrialization

12 November

ReleaseAerodata AG realises AeroForce X unmanned aerial vehicle system for intelligent surveillance and reconnaissance

12 November

ReleasePipistrel Velis Electro, Explorer, Velis Club aircraft earn type certificate validation from Transport Canada

11 November

ReleaseAmbitious Air Mobility Group and Zuri.com SE sign investment terms to accelerate hybrid-electric aircraft development

11 November

ReleaseDBT Aero receives broad industry support as it advances development of DBT 2LX

11 November

ReleaseEmbraer to expand A-29 Super Tucano capabilities to counter Unmanned Aerial Systems effectively and affordably

11 November

ReleaseEHang and China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology forge strategic partnership to advance high-quality development of next-generation aviation technologies

10 November

ReleaseDo228 NXT manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems visits the Middle East region for the first time to exhibit at Dubai Air Show

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.

4 November

ReleaseNew GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV adds air-to-ground operations for international CCA

4 November

ReleaseVertical Aerospace provides third quarter update, demonstrating momentum on transition flight testing, business plan updates and best-in-class aircraft

30 October

ReleaseSonex Highwing update: tail load test, tail kit production, wing tip testing, and more

30 October The aircraft’s design aims to reduce the sonic boom to ‘a gentle thump’.

Lockheed Martin X-59 completes first flight with NASA

The experimental aircraft flew safely from Palmdale to Edwards in California as part of a NASA programme to reduce the impact of sonic booms and enable future overland supersonic travel.

30 October Diamond Aircraft says the new DA20i blends tradition with innovation for modern training.

Diamond brings back European production of DA20i Katana

The two-seater aircraft features a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and Garmin G500TXi avionics, offering greater efficiency and performance.

30 October

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft DA50 RG receives Transport Canada Certification

30 October The Beechcraft M-346N is already proven in training pilots for fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft.

Textron will build M-346N in Wichita if selected by the Navy

If it secures the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System contract, Textron Aviation Defense plans to invest $38 million in assembling the Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita.

28 October

ReleaseNRFC makes first defence sector investment of $10 million to help aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems develop its next generation scramjet engines

28 October

ReleaseHAL and UAC sign MoU in Moscow for production of SJ-100

27 October

ReleaseKratos forms strategic partnership with Korean industry leader to advance Manned-Unmanned Teaming

27 October

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace acquires strategic dual-use UAS technology to support Canada’s sovereign capability and allied defense requirements worldwide

27 October

ReleaseXTI Aerospace and Valkyrie AI announce Vanguard Platform advancing TriFan 600 next-generation VTOL aircraft for commercial and defense applications

24 October

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft awarded INSAT grant to help fund $10.5 million all-weather eVTOL project

24 October

ReleaseStavatti submits SM-940K Tanker in response to USAF NGAS RFI