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2025
2 October

Electra expands facilities for EL9 Ultra Short development

The company has added hangar and office space in Virginia and expanded its Swiss centre, supporting the growth of its hybrid-electric EL9.

2 October

SyberJet develops SJ36 light jet to expand range and efficiency

The SJ36 is expected to enter service in 2032 after flight testing of the new SyberVision avionics suite began in 2027.

1 October

ReleaseBeyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

30 September

ReleaseREGENT reveals visuals of world’s first seaglider manufacturing facility

30 September

ReleaseAV enhances Puma LE with integrated Laser Target Designator and universal gimbal kit for precision targeting and effortless multi-mission flexibility

30 September

ReleaseAkkodis and Deutsche Aircraft sign strategic agreement for the next generation of future-ready regional aircraft

30 September

ReleaseHeven Drones rebrands as Heven AeroTech, signaling global growth following Zepher Flight Labs acquisition

25 September Skunk Works aims to design, build and fly Vectis within two years.

Skunk Works reveals survivable Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft

The Vectis aircraft has been designed to combine stealth and affordability with mission flexibility, supporting Indo-Pacific, European and Central Command theatres through advanced manufacturing and digital engineering.

25 September

Dassault opens Cergy site to replace Argenteuil plant

Operational since summer 2024, the Cergy plant has taken over production from Argenteuil and employed more than 600 engineers, technicians and skilled workers.

25 September The Chaparral cargo drone is expected to carry up to 300 pounds over 300 miles.

Kratos partners with Elroy Air to scale Chaparral drone production

Elroy Air selected Kratos as their exclusive U.S. manufacturer in a five-year deal to expand Chaparral cargo drone assembly for military and commercial use

25 September

ReleaseDream Chaser advances toward first flight, eyes multi-use applications

25 September The Montreal ceremony marked the first time awards for quality, sustainability and partnership were presented.

Bombardier recognises supplier achievements

A ceremony in Montreal highlighted 26 Diamond Award recipients and saw F. List Canada, Tech Mahindra and Techno Aerospace recognised for excellence in other categories.

25 September

ReleaseFive models in the "Fazer R" industrial unmanned helicopter series are the first engine-powered models to receive "Type 2 Type Certification" - eliminating some of the documentation required for flight, reducing the burden on users

23 September

ReleaseVaeridion and Deutsche Aircraft join forces to advance sustainable regional aviation

23 September

ReleaseBoeing Defense, Space & Security partners with Palantir to accelerate AI adoption across defense, classified programs

22 September

ReleaseArcher’s Midnight flight test program reaches record heights

20 September Britten-Norman completed more than half of the first UK-built Islander’s assembly at Bembridge.

B-N advances production as Islander full build returns to Isle of Wight

The company has passed the halfway point in building the first fully UK-assembled Islander, with workforce expansion and facility upgrades supporting reshored production plans.

20 September Textron Aviation employees gathered in Kansas as the first Citation Ascend was completed and prepared for FAA certification later in the year.

First production Ascend is rolled out in Wichita

Textron has confirmed that the first production Citation Ascend left its Wichita facility on September 15, marking a key programme milestone.

19 September

ReleaseRadia announces WindRunner for Defense: redefining air mobility with a new class of outsized-volume air cargo

18 September

ReleaseREGENT and Fairlead partner to accelerate seaglider vessel deployment and advanced U.S. maritime capabilities

18 September

ReleaseImplementation of innovative manufacturing processes – sinter-based 3D printing in the manufacturing of the new Do228 NXT

18 September

ReleaseATR sees demand for 300 aircraft in the U.S.

18 September

ReleaseKawasaki Motors and Dronamics announce strategic partnership to set a new standard in aviation engines

17 September

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces manufacturing facilities and updates on path to certification during Capital Markets Day

17 September

ReleaseDelta partners with Maeve Aerospace to advance hybrid regional aircraft

16 September

ReleaseTidal Flight and DeltaHawk Engines to co-develop hybrid jet-fuel powerplant for Polaris aircraft

16 September

ReleaseAscendance expands its international footprint in Asia

15 September

ReleaseSkyWest signs strategic investment agreement with Maeve Aerospace

11 September

ReleaseXPeng AeroHT's "Land Aircraft Carrier" takes flight in the UAE ‌- world's first modular flying car marks historic milestone in Middle East

11 September The CAMCOPTER S-101 and S-301 aim to deliver persistent lethality against asymmetric threats.

Schiebel launches S-101 and S-301 armed unmanned helicopters

The development and production of the S-101 and S-301 was handled by Schiebel Defence GmbH, a subsidiary dedicated to weaponised UAS.

10 September

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft provides technical progress update

10 September

ReleaseRotax 916 iS: 160 horsepower for your flying adventures

9 September

ReleaseClean Aviation selects ATR to lead the future of low-emission regional flight

9 September

ReleaseFirst flight of Turgis Gaillard's AAROK

9 September

ReleaseGap Drone announces significant advancements in sovereign long-range UAV logistics

9 September

ReleaseXTI achieves key flight milestones

9 September

ReleaseClean Aviation grant propels Ascendance with the L.I.M.E consortium to the forefront of Europe’s race for sustainable aviation

9 September

ReleaseVertical Aerospace prepares for final transition testing after successful wingborne flights

9 September

ReleaseOffice of Naval Research awards Parallel Flight Technologies $3.74M contract to develop maritime-capable Firefly UAS

8 September

ReleaseOtto Aerospace develops proprietary AI model for aerodynamic innovation

8 September

ReleaseAero2 becomes Aero-200: A clear step toward market readiness

8 September

ReleaseVaeridion secures battery manufacturing facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport ahead of first flight

6 September

ReleaseAERALIS & Glasgow Prestwick International Airport sign Strategic Agreement

4 September From left: Arnaud Coville, Chief Development Officer of SkyDrive and Vincent Duqueine, President of DUC Hélices Propellers

SkyDrive collaborates with DUC Helices to develop SD-05 rotors

The Japanese eVTOL manufacturer will work with the French propeller specialist on flight-critical rotors for its SD-05, accelerating testing progress and supporting certification efforts.

4 September

AIBOT establishes manufacturing operations at SBD Center

At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, the company unveiled its plans to base its operations at San Bernardino International Airport.

4 September More than 20 electrodynamic shakers were used to excite the aircraft.

D328 UpLift testbed completes ground vibration test

Deutsche Aircraft and the German Aerospace Center worked together to carry out the vibration test, which confirmed structural dynamics and informed future modifications for the D328 UpLift.

4 September

ReleaseAIBOT unveils X Series and T500 aircraft at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

3 September

ReleaseAIR expands eVTOL flight operations in Florida following FAA Airworthiness Certificate issuance

3 September

ReleaseSikorsky and CAL FIRE join forces to enhance autonomous aerial firefighting technologies

3 September

ReleaseEmbraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority