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15 May 2025

ReleaseCessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

15 May 2025

ReleaseOrpheus programme hits major milestone

15 May 2025 Honeywell and Vertical Aerospace have strengthened their ties with a long-term agreement to certify and produce the VX4 electric aircraft.

Honeywell expands Vertical partnership for VX4 production

The companies' collaboration has been extended to certify flight deck and controls as they target 2028 for the VX4's airworthiness and delivery milestone.

15 May 2025 The UK’s MTC decision is the first of its kind for a large unmanned aircraft system.

Protector is first large UAS with unrestricted UK military certification

The certification has cleared the RAF’s Protector for unrestricted use over populous areas and marked a major shift in uncrewed system airworthiness recognition.

15 May 2025 Governor María Eugenia Campos stands alongside Safran Group executives during the opening ceremony at the new facility in Chihuahua.

Safran expands in Chihuahua with twelfth facility

The solar-powered plant has brought 229 jobs and filled the final plot on the Supra Industrial Park campus as the company's regional presence deepens.

15 May 2025

ReleaseCosmic Aerospace awarded state grant to advance development of electric regional aircraft in Colorado

15 May 2025 Two Joby electric air taxis, N541JX and N544JX, flying together for the first time over Marina, California.

Joby flies two electric air taxis together for the first time

A simultaneous flight trial in California built on piloted transition testing and demonstrated increased maturity across Joby's six-aircraft fleet.

15 May 2025 Two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs mark Bell Textron Canada's 6,000th delivery, joining the Sûreté du Québec fleet via the provincial transport ministry.

Bell hits 6,000 commercial aircraft milestone

Two Subaru Bell 412EPXs have been delivered to the Sûreté du Québec police force, marking nearly 40 years of output from the Mirabel factory.

15 May 2025

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft achieves historic transition to forward flight

15 May 2025

ReleaseSharrow Engineering announces move to Michigan Central and launches Sharrow Labs, a new affiliate dedicated to pioneering the future of propulsion, energy, and mobility

14 May 2025

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company unveils new R66 Army Training helicopter at 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit

14 May 2025

ReleaseVenus Aerospace completes historic U.S. hypersonic engine flight test

14 May 2025

ReleaseL3Harris and Airbus US partner on systems integration for unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

14 May 2025

ReleaseMercury introduces first safety-certifiable, SOSA-aligned mission computer for aviation platforms

13 May 2025

ReleaseW. L. Gore & Associates joins Team FLRAA as a wire and cable supplier for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program

13 May 2025

ReleaseAlpha Unmanned Systems signs a new collaboration agreement with Airbus Helicopters in Spain

13 May 2025

ReleaseVertical Aerospace provides first quarter 2025 operating update, demonstrating momentum towards certification and commercialisation

13 May 2025

ReleaseXTI Aerospace announces MOU with VerdeGo Aero for collaboration on hybrid-electric technologies

13 May 2025

ReleaseAmpaire first to achieve FAA G-1 certification basis for hybrid electric propulsion system

13 May 2025

ReleaseGE Aerospace completes latest test milestone advancing compact engine core technology

13 May 2025

ReleaseNeo Aeronautics completed the indoor flight test of Crimson S8, Singapore's first Personal Aerial Vehicle (PAV)

12 May 2025

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces 1,000-mile hybrid-electric VTOL programme to serve defence, logistics and wider commercial markets

12 May 2025

ReleaseHartzell Engine Tech acquires E-Mag

12 May 2025

ReleaseChad Fisher Construction breaks ground on Janicki Industries Building 12 in Hamilton, WA

9 May 2025

ReleaseXPeng AeroHT’s "Land Aircraft Carrier" Air Module production certificate application accepted by Civil Aviation Authority

9 May 2025

ReleaseCrane Company to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation from Baker Hughes Company

8 May 2025

ReleaseKlein Vision unveils production prototype of the AirCar

8 May 2025 Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 completes its first autonomous landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Stratolaunch makes second hypersonic flight and successful recovery

The TA-2 vehicle exceeded Mach 5 again in March 2025, confirming reusability and advancing the goals of the MACH-TB programme.

8 May 2025

ReleaseRadia and U.S. Department of Defense collaborate to assess utility of WindRunner, the world's largest aircraft, for dual use civil-military oversized/outsized cargo operations

8 May 2025

ReleaseAustralian Defence Force novel engine project update

8 May 2025

ReleaseSwift Textile Metalizing (STM) celebrates Lockheed Martin Supplier Awards for a decade of excellence

8 May 2025

ReleaseADI and JetZero announce key demonstrator milestones

8 May 2025 The PhantomStrike system uses gallium nitride technology to boost detection range and reduce vulnerability to jamming.

PhantomStrike radar completes flight test on Raytheon testbed

Raytheon demonstrated long-range targeting, terrain mapping and faster digital beam agility during the Ontario test flight of its compact fire-control radar system, which also features a strong resistance to jamming.

8 May 2025

ReleaseMerlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

8 May 2025

ReleasePPG to invest $380 million to build new U.S. manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C. for aerospace coatings and sealants

8 May 2025

ReleaseEaton announces $18.5M expansion of Orchard Park, New York aerospace manufacturing facility

8 May 2025 Once activated, Safe Return flies to the nearest airport, avoids hazards, lands safely and shuts down the engine.

Cirrus fits G7+ with Garmin’s full emergency Autoland

Safe Return, automatic updates and runway alerts have been made standard as Cirrus added Autoland to its high-performance piston range.

8 May 2025

ReleaseLyten announces next-generation drone propulsion initiative to support U.S. national security needs with American-made lithium-sulfur batteries

8 May 2025

ReleaseTrelleborg strengthens aerospace offering with Aero-Plastics acquisition

8 May 2025

Hexcel qualifies composites for blended wing Z4 aircraft

Composite material testing has progressed under the FAA’s FAST scheme, as Hexcel supports JetZero’s drive to reduce fuel burn and drag.

8 May 2025 LAST Armor protection uses high-performance fibres and advanced ceramics for traditional ballistic defence.

QinetiQ supplies LAST Armor for U.S. Army's FLRAA integration

The company was contracted through Integris Composites to support survivability system integration for the U.S. Army's long-range assault aircraft.

8 May 2025 The production facility will support 300 direct jobs and hundreds more in related fields.

Flying Whales confirms Sherbrooke for airship assembly base

An agreement will allow Flying Whales to begin studies and preparations for the construction of its LCA60T production facility in Quebec.

7 May 2025

ReleaseREGENT announces seaglider crew training process and partner, FAAC Incorporated

7 May 2025

ReleaseTenneco’s Systems Protection business receives second ‘Best Supplier Award’ from Airbus

7 May 2025

ReleaseJoby reports second consecutive Quarter of Record Certification Progress, appoints CFO

7 May 2025

ReleaseFACC honored with COMAC Supplier of the Year Award

7 May 2025

ReleaseSpike Aerospace relaunches quiet supersonic jet - the Spike S-512 Diplomat

6 May 2025

ReleaseAMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies

6 May 2025

ReleaseHaivision redefines ISR video processing and transcoding with the new Kraken X1 Rugged

6 May 2025

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman navigation technology completes hypersonic test flights