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13 April

ReleaseAirbus and Lakota Connector partners successfully execute fourth autonomous flight test period

13 April

ReleaseSceye completes historic 12-day, 6,400 mile stratospheric flight, advancing a new layer of infrastructure for humanity

10 April

ReleaseThe wait is over – Enstrom cleared by FAA and EASA to deliver new rotorcraft

9 April The achievement coincides with a financing package of up to $850 million to support entry into service.

Vertical proves full-scale eVTOL transition in piloted flight

A test flight at Cotswold Airport demonstrated vertical take-off and transition to wingborne flight, confirming a key capability required for Valo’s certification and commercial use.

9 April The Atol Aurora amphibious aircraft will form part of Sensofusion’s expanded airborne surveillance capability.

Sensofusion expands aerial detection reach with Atol acquisition

The deal brings aircraft production in-house as the Finnish defence firm looks to widen how it detects signals from the air and improve coverage beyond the limits of ground-based monitoring.

9 April

ReleaseEve Air Mobility builds flight-test momentum with 50 successful flights

8 April

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace unveils the H1-X 'flying car' at Soul of the Sky event

8 April

ReleaseAURA AERO scales up: Series B completed, first firm orders, and two industrial sites to be built in France and the U.S.

8 April

ReleaseAscendance scales production with €12.2M investment, advancing hybrid-electric aviation as credible decarbonization path

8 April

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft and MHIRJ join forces to advance regional air mobility

8 April

ReleaseEmbraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry

8 April

ReleaseKorean Air rolls out first Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV)

7 April

ReleaseEmbraer and ALADA sign agreement to drive new business opportunities in Latin America and Africa

7 April

ReleaseHermeus reaches $1 billion valuation with $350 million raise to build today's fastest aircraft for the American warfighter

7 April

ReleaseRedwire expands European footprint, opens UK office to support Ministry of Defence programs

7 April

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier strengthens mission versatility with new In‑Flight Operable Door option

6 April

ReleaseAir Tractor Holdings acquires Thrush Aircraft LLC

3 April

ReleaseElysian Aircraft to bring its high-voltage systems expertise to HAPSS project led by Conscious Aerospace

1 April Modular design and autonomous behaviours enable the MQ-28 to support on a variety of missions, from reconnaissance to electronic warfare and weapons integration.

Rheinmetall and Boeing position MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany

Joint development and testing will adapt the Australian-built aircraft to Bundeswehr requirements while building industrial capability in Germany.

1 April Brazilian government members including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the flight.

Eve prototype flight strengthens path toward certification

Demonstration for senior Brazilian officials highlights steady testing progress, with early performance data supporting confidence in the aircraft's design and future certification pathway.

31 March

ReleaseAIRO reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 results

30 March

ReleaseMayor Park Heong-joon: “make West Busan a hub for the future aerospace industry” … signs KRW 200 billion investment memorandum of understanding with Korean Air Co., Ltd.

30 March

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and provides business update

27 March

ReleaseSonex is closing: a message from Mark Schaible

26 March

ReleaseShield AI to acquire software simulation company Aechelon and raise $2B at $12.7B valuation

25 March

Deutsche Aircraft adopts model-based engineering for D328eco

Earlier simulation and shared data are helping to keep development on track while laying the groundwork for efficient production in Leipzig.

25 March MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk autonomy with UH-60MX delivery

The UH-60MX becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black Hawk equipped with full-authority fly-by-wire controls, enabling seamless operation in both piloted and optionally piloted modes.

25 March

ReleaseFirst Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil is unveiled

25 March The Vertical Energy Centre has been upgraded with automated manufacturing processes to support certification and production.

Vertical advances Valo testing as battery production line goes live

The company strengthened its financial position during 2025, securing more than $175 million in capital to invest towards certification, testing and production.

23 March

ReleaseEnigma Aerospace emerges from stealth to build autonomous logistics infrastructure for contested environments

19 March

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Division announces major 2025 advancements and unveils 2026 development roadmap for the DA62 MPP

19 March

ReleaseAURA AERO obtains building permit for AURA Factory at Toulouse-Francazal airport: a strategic industrial project serving France’s sovereignty and reindustrialisation

19 March

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman’s Talon IQ flies Shield AI’s Hivemind software

18 March The aircraft uses a twin-propfan fuel-cell electric configuration with 700 bar hydrogen tanks above the wing, supporting ventilation and refuelling compatibility, while avoiding early reliance on cryogenic storage.

Beyond Aero advances hydrogen jet after design milestone

Integration of propulsion storage and safety systems has supported certification alignment and progression into detailed design and validation planning.

18 March Joby attributes the speed of its transition from prototype to conforming aircraft to its vertically integrated development strategy.

Joby begins flight testing FAA-conforming aircraft for certification

FAA pilots are expected to travel to Joby’s Marina, California facility later this year to conduct Type Inspection Authorization testing.

18 March Ivor van Dartel, CEO and co-founder of Vaeridion, Dr Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery and Minister of State, Marie-Christine von Hahn, managing director of BDLI, and Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO and managing director of Vaeridion, cut the ribbon at the event.

Vaeridion hangar advances Microliner towards first flight

The Oberpfaffenhofen facility strengthens industrial capability and supports battery systems production, propulsion testing and integrated flight preparation for electric regional aircraft.

18 March The Valkyrie is positioned as a multi-mission system for high-risk tasks.

Airbus targets 2029 German UCCA capability with Valkyrie

The company has prepared two Valkyrie aircraft with a sovereign European mission system for 2026 flights, aiming to deliver operational capability by 2029.

17 March

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace receives NRC-IRAP funding to support Condor XL development

16 March

ReleaseAV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

12 March

ReleaseFAA grants Hermeus Special Airworthiness Certificate for its latest Quarterhorse aircraft

12 March Unveiled at Verticon 2025, the R88 is a single-engine utility helicopter designed for individual owners, commercial operators and public service agencies seeking a high-capacity alternative to larger turbine aircraft.

Robinson lines up monitoring and datalink suppliers for R88

The R88 programme has gained predictive maintenance systems, connected aircraft technology and a brushless starter-generator, as the company expands its supplier partnerships.

12 March

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X large-cabin jet in Bordeaux

The next-generation flagship Falcon has been introduced with an all-composite wing built using Hexcel materials alongside a wider cabin and ultra-long-range performance.

12 March Mathilde Royer-Germain, head of strategy and sustainability at Airbus Helicopters, Bruno Guimbal, chief executive officer of Hélicoptères Guimbal, and Cédric Goubet, chief executive officer of Safran Helicopter Engines.

Guimbal launches the GrandCabri G5

The five-seat helicopter was revealed at Verticon 2026 and will use Safran’s Arrius 2D engine to bridge the gap between piston trainers and larger turbine aircraft.

12 March The X-76 aircraft is designed to cruise at 400–450 knots while retaining vertical lift and runway independent capability.

Bell advances DARPA SPRINT after X-76 design review

Completion of the critical design review allows Bell to begin building the high-speed demonstrator designed for jet-like cruise.

12 March The S-92A+ introduces a series of upgrades designed to extend performance and durability.

Sikorsky prepares production run of upgraded S-92A+

Assembly of the first upgraded S-92A+ helicopters will begin in New York as Sikorsky prepares for growing government and offshore transport demand.

11 March

ReleaseREGENT kicks off 2026 Seaglider test campaign

11 March

ReleaseSwarm Aero announces $35M Series A financing led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures

10 March

ReleaseSikorsky collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to integrate MATRIX autonomy into Robinson R66 TurbineTruck

10 March

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company establishes Robinson Unmanned business unit, formalizing expansion into scalable autonomous aviation

10 March

ReleaseStavatti awarded SM-920 design patent