News archive: Airframer | Airframer

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

ReleaseTecnam elevates the art of travel: unveiling the P2012 VIP

22 April

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReleaseVertical Aerospace achieves world first two-way piloted transition flight

16 April

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

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.

15 April

ReleasePC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

15 April

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

13 April

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

13 April

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

13 April

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

10 April

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

9 April

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

7 April

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

7 April

The Airframer Bulletin

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

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

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

ReleasePyka's autonomous DropShip completes first flight

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReleaseTecnam elevates the art of travel: unveiling the P2012 VIP

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

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

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

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

ReleaseAirbus and partners sign NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract

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

ReleaseVertical Aerospace achieves world first two-way piloted transition flight

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

ReleasePC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft and MHIRJ join forces to advance regional air mobility

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReleaseAir Tractor Holdings acquires Thrush Aircraft LLC

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

ReleaseAIRO reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 results

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

ReleaseVertical Aerospace assembles comprehensive financing package of up to $850 million