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14 May “Hydrogen flight is no longer a distant concept sitting on a roadmap,” says JR Hammond, executive director of CAAM.

Unither flies hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit in Québec test

The Robinson R44 completed a full piloted airport circuit as Project Proticity moves toward larger hydrogen-electric rotorcraft development.

13 May

ReleaseOtto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review

12 May

ReleaseAIRO unveils full-scale next-generation dual-use aircraft platform at XPONENTIAL 2026

11 May

ReleaseArcher announces first quarter 2026 results, highlighting record FAA certification progress with initial US operations expected in 2026

7 May

ReleaseUAE regulator and Archer move to streamlined approach for certifying Midnight in the UAE

6 May

ReleaseVertical Aerospace provides first quarter update, achieves key execution milestones and advances toward certification

6 May

ReleaseOtto Aerospace advances DARPA research with successful laminar-flow aircraft flight test

6 May The first Hürjet-based aircraft are scheduled to arrive from 2028 as Spain retires its ageing F-5 trainers.

Consortium reveals industrial partners for Spanish trainer

Spain’s replacement for the ageing F-5 fleet includes 30 Hürjet-based aircraft, national avionics integration and a redesigned training centre in Extremadura.

6 May

ReleaseSHEPARD next-gen hybrid electric uncrewed aircraft takes flight

6 May

DARPA and Northrop Grumman fly XRQ-73 hybrid-electric demonstrator

Hybrid-electric flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base has advanced efforts to develop lower-emission military aircraft with greater operational flexibility.

6 May The revived German production programme moves into its next phase, with additional evaluation flights planned.

Do228 NXT takes flight as German production programme advances

The first flight of the upgraded turboprop advances General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ revived German production programme before international showcase appearances.

6 May

Textron sharpens aerospace focus with planned separation

The planned separation will create a more focused aerospace and defence group while giving Industrial its own growth path.

4 May

ReleaseAltoVolo releases flight footage & production plans

4 May

ReleaseSecond Gen 6 aircraft accelerates Wisk’s flight test program

1 May

ReleaseDelta Black Aerospace establishes Southern Pines hub near Fort Bragg and North Carolina's defense industrial base

1 May

ReleaseSonex reopens – here for the long haul

30 April Production has already begun at the site, which forms part of a wider US manufacturing network supporting the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.

Bell opens Wichita line to build next-generation Cheyenne

The facility will manufacture fuselages for the US Army’s FLRAA as part of an accelerated programme aimed at delivering a faster, longer-range aircraft.

30 April The MQ-25A is intended to provide carrier-based aerial refuelling, significantly extending the operational range of the carrier air wing.

Boeing and US Navy complete first Stingray test flight

The two-hour autonomous mission validated control systems and an Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine integration, paving the way for carrier-based refuelling trials.

30 April Bozhena H., Head of Growth, Vaeridion; Zach Evans, Aviation OEM Sales, Garmin; Martin Ascher, Aircraft Systems Architect, Vaeridion; Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO & Managing Director, Vaeridion; Douglas Costa, Head of Propulsion & Systems, Vaeridion; Ivor van Dartel, Co-Founder & CEO, Vaeridion; Matt Jones, Director, Aviation Programs, Garmin; Fredrik Johansson, Aviation OEM Sales Manager, Garmin.

Vaeridion advances Microliner with Garmin avionics

Garmin cockpit systems will support flight-test readiness, while a battery facility expansion strengthens control over critical technologies ahead of the electric aircraft’s planned entry into service.

30 April

Bombardier strikes AI deal to accelerate jet design

A multi-year agreement will introduce AI tools into Bombardier’s engineering and manufacturing, helping teams shorten development timelines and reuse past programme knowledge more effectively.

30 April

ReleaseBell selected by Near Earth Autonomy to provide Bell 505 airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL program

30 April

ReleaseDimor Group announces closure of U.S. aircraft manufacturing operations in Battle Creek, Michigan

30 April

ReleaseNext‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

29 April

ReleaseEmbraer and Fraunhofer IPK sign MoU for potential collaboration related to Industry 4.0

29 April

ReleaseTecnam concludes historic AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 with 86 confirmed orders and major certifications

28 April

ReleaseVolant Aerotech secures record-breaking $300 million Series C to scale global eVTOL leadership

27 April

ReleaseElbit Systems expands European footprint with new Unmanned Aerial Systems facility in Chitila, Romania

27 April

ReleaseSikorsky and Robinson Unmanned secure U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous aerial logistics program

27 April

ReleaseSOJA Ventures invests in future of flight by participating in JetZero Series B financing alongside Marquee backers

27 April

ReleasePyka's autonomous DropShip completes first flight

23 April

ReleaseTecnam receives EASA Type Certificate for the new P2008JC NG and celebrates first delivery at AERO 2026

23 April

ReleaseTecnam elevates the four-seat experience with the launch of the P2010 MKIII

22 April

ReleaseAerodata and Dynauton launch German-Indian partnership for an un-manned, airborne reconnaissance solution

22 April

ReleaseTecnam elevates the art of travel: unveiling the P2012 VIP

22 April Modular system design ensures the aircraft can adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Bell MV-75 development continues under Cheyenne II designation

The aircraft's long-range assault capability is expected to reshape how forces are deployed in contested environments, enabling faster response across further operational distances.

22 April The DA50 RG introduces the boldest visual update.

Diamond shows multiple avionics and cabin upgrades

Demonstrator aircraft at Friedrichshafen show updated Garmin systems, lighting, power and cabin features across the Diamond range.

22 April

ReleaseAURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

22 April

ReleaseVolocopter launches new product: VoloXPro. An electrically powered ultralight multicopter for air sports and professional passenger

21 April

ReleaseELECTRON aerospace begins building full-size, flying prototype of world's first dual-electric motor plane

20 April

ReleaseAirbus and partners sign NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract

20 April

ReleaseSkyDrive becomes Japan's first eVTOL developer to earn “Approved Design Organization” (ADO) certification

20 April

ReleaseGA-ASI completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' flight tests

16 April The aircraft is designed to carry 88 to 100 passengers over distances exceeding 750km with zero in-flight emissions, with scope to extend toward 1,000km as battery capability improves.

Elysian pushes electric E9X towards detailed design

Early test flight and completed concept review have brought the large-scale battery aircraft closer to real-world commercial use.

16 April A Cessna Skylane featuring the updated cockpit and ignition systems.

Textron adds avionics and ignition upgrades across Cessna piston range

Expanded cockpit capability and updated ignition systems have improved safety features and reduced operating complexity across multiple high-wing aircraft.

16 April

ReleaseAdvanced data transmission for Do228 NXT: GA-ATS partners with SVP Aerospace

16 April REGENT Defense Squire Seaglider drone performs a flight demonstration in North Kingstown, RI.

Regent Seaglider autonomous drone completes first near-water test flight

Squire skimmed just above the water’s surface in a breakthrough trial, as developers push toward faster, low-profile military operations at sea.

16 April

ReleaseVertical Aerospace achieves world first two-way piloted transition flight

15 April

ReleaseAIR achieves first flight of category-defining heavy-lift VTOL UAS

15 April

ReleasePC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

13 April

ReleaseSecy (Defence Production) inaugurates LCH production line at HAL’s New Helicopter Factory, strengthening self-reliance