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2025
28 July

ReleaseBoeing-built X-37B spaceplane set for eighth mission

25 July

ReleaseCubCrafters unveils exciting new paint schemes at Oshkosh 2025

24 July HAP-alpha will fly at around 20 kilometres in the lower stratosphere.

DLR completes vibration test for solar HAP-alpha aircraft

The stratospheric platform project has passed vibration testing in Cochstedt as DLR now works towards future sensor trials and 2026 flight readiness.

24 July

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

24 July More than 300 hours have been flown in a bespoke simulator by test pilots and engineers.

BAE reaches full-scale Combat Air Demonstrator design milestone

The UK’s first piloted supersonic demonstrator in four decades is now two-thirds structurally complete with wings and tail fins in build.

24 July Portugal’s first A-29N and third KC-390 Millennium.

Embraer's A-29N makes European inroads in Portugal

Delivery of third KC-390 and launch of A-29N flight test campaign marked two programme landmarks in Portuguese Air Force cooperation with Embraer.

24 July Volatus expects operational deployments of the drone to begin in 2026.

Volatus launches Condor XL to meet heavy-lift drone demand

Flight testing of the 180kg capable platform had been set for Autumn as Canada increases defence spending and focuses on sovereign tech development.

23 July

ReleaseAutoFlight delivers world’s first eVTOL aircraft exceeding one-ton with complete airworthiness certification

23 July

ReleaseEHang and Minth Group establish strategic partnership on value chain of low-altitude economy

23 July

ReleaseJetoptera and EANAN J-500 VTOL cargo UAS turbocompressor map testing campaign

22 July

ReleaseAIRO introduces middle-mile cargo drone and expansion into Quebec’s YMX Innovation Zone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

22 July

ReleaseRasakti selected to supply precision tooling and ground support equipment for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco aircraft

22 July

ReleaseSolid Aero unveils production-ready Talay at IDEF 2025

21 July

ReleaseThe DBT 2LX: world’s fastest, safest, luxury aircraft

21 July

ReleaseEpic Aircraft announces FAA certification of the E1000 AX

21 July

ReleaseMcCauley Propeller Systems high-performance C780 propeller now factory standard for new Beechcraft King Air 360 customers

20 July

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

17 July A $9.8 million state grant and $10 million in tax support helped fund the Marina expansion.

Joby doubles production capacity with Marina expansion

The expanded 435,500 square foot site added flight test capacity, new roles in training and maintenance, and key FAA certification support.

17 July General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unmanned jets include the MQ-20 Avenger, XQ-67A and YFQ-42A.

XQ-67A combines autonomy with tactical datalinks in desert testing

Test flights have demonstrated that the combat aerial vehicle could work in real time with both piloted and autonomous systems.

17 July

ReleaseA new transatlantic partnership for European CCA

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.

16 July

ReleaseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system

16 July

Release‘REGENT Defense’ American-made seaglider vessels address urgent national security need

15 July

ReleaseHeven demonstrates fuel cell UAV flight at 12,000 ft

15 July

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

14 July

ReleaseRedwire announces addition of the Edge Autonomy Stalker uncrewed aerial system to Department of Defense’s Blue List of approved drones

11 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces closing of $60M underwritten public offering

11 July

ReleaseEHang and Tsinghua University establish JILAAT to advance low-altitude aviation technology innovation

11 July

ReleaseAscendance reaches a new milestone toward concrete hybrid-electric aviation with Green Aerolease and Leman Aviation strategic agreements to accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation

10 July Midnight takes flight over Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport.

Archer completes Midnight test flight in Abu Dhabi

The sortie served as a data-gathering milestone to progress airworthiness approvals in both UAE and U.S. regulatory environments.

10 July Prestwick was chosen for its history in whole aircraft manufacture and aerospace support.

AERALIS confirms Prestwick for final assembly of military jets

Over 4,000 new roles have been forecast across the UK supply chain as AERALIS gears up for a RAF light jet bid and final line build.

10 July 3D CAD rendering of the TriFan 600, one of several structural models presented to the FAA during XTI’s recent Structures Tech Fam.

TriFan progresses as XTI weighs MagLev propulsion

FAA technical sessions on structure and propulsion were completed as XTI also outlined plans to explore magnetic levitation systems.

10 July

ReleaseRocket Lab selects Bollinger Shipyards to support modification of Neutron landing platform

10 July

ReleaseHybrid Air Vehicles enters the US market

10 July

ReleaseTecnam P2012 validated by Colombian Civil Aviation Authority

9 July

ReleaseSora Aviation and ANH Structure sign MoU on eVTOL cabin development

7 July

ReleaseOtto Aviation partners with Mecaer Aviation Group for Phantom 3500 landing gear and flight control actuation systems

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

4 July

ReleaseGAC's first composite-wing flying car Govy AirJet made its first successful flight

4 July

ReleaseSkyDrive secures ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding from Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu, and others

3 July Cirrus breaks ground on its $13 million Grand Forks expansion.

Cirrus invests in Grand Forks to boost piston and jet output

The 30,000 square foot addition will support SR Series and Vision Jet production and bring new jobs to the region by 2026.

3 July Daniel J. Crowley, chairman, president and CEO of Triumph Group, with Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft.

Triumph to deliver Gust Lock system for D328eco

The contract follows earlier work on the D328eco’s precooler system and reinforces a long-term collaboration between the companies.

3 July The Sonex Highwing prototype leaves the ground on its first flight.

Sonex takes flight with Highwing light sport prototype

The company's June 30 test flight yielded expected performance results, with only minor rigging tweaks required and engine temperatures staying within normal operating range.

3 July The Horizon’s video conference pods enable in-flight meetings with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Natilus showcases Horizon cabin designed for flexible layouts

The Horizon uses its 40% larger cabin to introduce family club seating, business conferencing pods and custom lighting options.

3 July

Electra secures U.S. Army contract for hybrid-electric Ultra-STOL development

The $1.9 million award backed further testing and evaluation of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for Electra’s EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft.

2 July

ReleaseVoltAero signs agreement with Malaysia’s SEDC Energy and France’s ACI Groupe for Cassio aircraft production and equity stake

1 July

ReleaseAIR unveils new production facility to accelerate eVTOL deliveries in response to growing demand

1 July

ReleaseASKA founders acquire historic Eagle Field airport

30 June

ReleaseSkyfly Technologies makes aviation history with first airfield-to-airfield eVTOL flight in Europe

30 June

ReleaseFlyNow Aviation’s eCopter takes flight