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2026
20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseAIR unveils its most advanced AIR ONE smart aircraft configuration to date at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

20 July

ReleaseVæridion selects Drive System Design to advance the Microliner Electric Propulsion System

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseSensata Technologies expands aerospace motors portfolio to address next-generation flight control and propulsion applications

20 July

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

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseATI launches composites framework for growth to secure the UK's competitive advantage

20 July

ReleasePiper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) forges strategic partnership with AURA AERO to accelerate industrialisation of the ERA hybrid-electric aircraft

20 July

ReleasePiper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership

20 July

ReleaseEve advances global certification path for Eve 100

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseSikorsky to integrate MATRIX autonomy into BETA Technologies' MV250

20 July

ReleaseGE Aerospace partners with NASA, BETA Technologies, and Boeing on world's first high-altitude hybrid electric flight

20 July

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

20 July

ReleaseEaton opens European aerospace additive manufacturing centre to expand production and strengthen regional supply chain resilience

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseNIAR and Orizon Aerostructures form strategic alliance to accelerate aerospace and defence manufacturing

20 July

ReleaseJetZero to open engineering office on Wichita State's Innovation Campus

20 July

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

20 July

ReleaseThe Consortium for the GCAP Power and Propulsion System progresses towards ground-testing engine demonstrator

20 July

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

20 July

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

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

19 July

ReleaseEDGE to acquire 100% stake in Brazilian aerospace engineering firm Akaer

19 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace marks successful completion of H2GEAR Programme

18 July

ReleaseOpen Fan advances toward flight test demonstration

17 July

ReleaseZeroAvia and Safran forge partnership on hydrogen-electric technologies

17 July

ReleaseAlbany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology partner to accelerate next-generation braided composite solutions

17 July

ReleaseEvolito submits type certificate application for E800 electric engine on Electra's EL9 aircraft

17 July

ReleaseEmbraer E2 jets receive EASA certification for ROAAS safety technology

16 July

ReleaseSyensqo advanced materials power US Army's MV-75 Cheyenne

16 July

ReleaseSafran launches full-scale hybrid-electric demonstrator tests for next generation of aircraft engines

16 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy partner to equip Valo aircraft for uncrewed defence and commercial operations

16 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce partners with Boeing and Lufthansa to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise

16 July

ReleasePointing toward a new era of global aerospace leadership: AMRC opens £54m COMPASS facility

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

ReleaseElectra and Safran reach development and production agreement for TG600 turbogenerator to power EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

15 July

ReleaseRED Aircraft and Helix create ultra-light series hybrid generator for aviation

15 July

ReleaseMagnolia Advanced Materials forms eVTOL research and development department for aggressive product innovations

15 July

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

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.

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 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 Co-located design and test teams are intended to shorten development time across multiple programmes.

Collins in Wolverhampton begins testing electric actuation

The Engineering Centre of Excellence combines modular test rigs with actuator and system-level analysis to cut nacelle weight and simplify certification.

15 July AXIS combines primary flight, multi-function and, on select models, GPS and radio functions into a single unit.

CubCrafters offers Garmin AXIS across entire lineup

Following eighteen months of joint engineering with Garmin, AXIS will be available on all aircraft orders and offered as a factory-authorised retrofit for existing owners.

15 July

ReleaseNew heavy-lift drone powertrain unveiled as record order marks commercial milestone for hydrogen UAVs

14 July

ReleaseGE Aerospace selected by Leonardo to power the UK New Medium Helicopter Fleet

14 July

ReleaseMarotta Controls opens Parsippany facility as dedicated centre of excellence for power and actuation systems