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2026
3 August

ReleaseThe NH90 successfully completes its first flight in Software Release 3 (SWR3) configuration

3 August

ReleaseEve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL programme toward wing-borne flight

30 July

ReleaseA miracle achieved through a decade of dedication… KF-21 system development completed

29 July BAE Systems will integrate software, digital networks and physical infrastructure under the extension.

BAE Systems wins £708m GCAP contract extension

The contract builds on Team Tempest progress since 2018, involving around 4,500 people across BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce.

29 July

ReleaseThe ePlane Company builds global aerospace partnerships to advance electric aircraft manufacturing at Farnborough 2026

29 July DARPA has selected Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy system for all five EVADE programme platforms.

Sikorsky advances Nomad 100 through EVADE testing

The twin prop-rotor combines vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing speed and range, extending Sikorsky's autonomous aircraft portfolio.

29 July

ReleaseCosmic Aerospace unveils Cosmic One, an all-electric aircraft built for the FAA's new MOSAIC certification pathway

29 July

ReleaseU.S. Marine Corps MV-22 programme of record reaches milestone

25 July

ReleaseFleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers and back jobs in South West England and Wales

24 July

ReleaseSling Aircraft North America announces the Sling 2M - a MOSAIC-compliant NGT trainer with 1,540 lb. gross weight, IFR capability, and the Garmin AXIS flight system

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 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

ReleaseVertical Aerospace and Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation sign strategic agreement advancing air mobility certification and regulatory framework

22 July

ReleaseTecnam unveils the name of a new era in personal flying: Rivale

22 July

ReleaseIntroducing Halo: Archer's commercial variant of dual-use autonomous VTOL aircraft platform developed with Anduril

22 July

ReleaseDe Havilland Canada receives EASA certification for Twin Otter Classic 300-G

22 July

ReleaseElixir Aircraft and Turbotech launch the Elixir Turbine industrial programme

22 July

ReleaseTeam Tempest partners accelerate next-generation combat air technologies for UK defence

22 July

ReleaseFirst British designed collaborative combat aircraft unveiled

21 July

ReleaseStratolaunch achieves major milestone: 10+ successful hypersonic flights with reusable, fully autonomous Talon-A aircraft

21 July

ReleaseSaean R&D secures three additional key patents for next-generation air-jet-powered UAM, targeting the $1.5 trillion global urban air mobility market

21 July

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

21 July

ReleaseTekever unveils AR6, a new family of autonomous systems for heavy lift

21 July

ReleaseCessna Citation Gen3 light jets progress toward FAA certification

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseMGI Engineering announces high-speed autonomous collaborative combat aircraft, MGI T-022 Vortex

20 July

ReleaseICON Aircraft and Avilution announce ICON Sense: a breakthrough in amphibious flight safety

20 July

ReleaseFlight Design unveils the new F2-M160 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

20 July

ReleaseKratos to manufacture Elroy Air Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft in expanded California facility

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseEve advances global certification path for Eve 100

20 July

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

20 July

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

20 July

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

20 July

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

19 July

ReleaseANAC publishes proposed noise certification criteria for Eve 100

17 July

ReleaseEmbraer E2 jets receive EASA certification for ROAAS safety technology

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 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

ReleaseInnovation Norway awards Noemi 3 million Euros for electric amphibious aircraft flight test programme

15 July The aircraft will join the RescEU pool for cross-border emergency deployment.

ČLS and United Rotorcraft join Czech FireHawk program

The Sikorsky S‑70 FireHawk helicopters are being built for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior under a partnership with Česká letecká servisní and United Rotorcraft.

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.

13 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace shares business update ahead of Farnborough International Airshow

10 July

ReleaseDufour Aerospace demonstrates 20 kg payload, 200 km range flight capabilities on the path to commercial long-range drone logistics

8 July Yakima flight testing precedes a public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.

Carbon Cub ULT gains regenerative turbine power

The TurboTech TP-R90 regenerative turbine engine has been fitted to CubCrafters' backcountry airframe, producing the first Sport Pilot‑eligible turboprop.

8 July

Kratos expands Oklahoma City drone manufacturing site

Additional capacity will support production of the Valkyrie collaborative combat aircraft, Firejet aerial targets and Mighty Hornet IV.

8 July The TRAC10 will be built at Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cirrus unveils TRAC10 training aircraft

Orders for more than 100 aircraft have been placed by 13 professional flight schools ahead of deliveries beginning in the United States in 2027.

8 July GCAP aims to deliver the stealth fighter to Italy, Japan and the UK by 2035.

Edgewing wins £4.6 billion GCAP design contract

The 18-month agreement covers completion of the concept and assessment phase and further detailed design work for the trinational fighter aircraft.

8 July The 700 kg-class aircraft is the heaviest electric aircraft to fly in India to date.

Sarla completes Sylla eVTOL flight test campaign

The half-scale demonstrator has logged more than 500 tests and over 18 hours of flight time, validating propulsion, battery and control systems.