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2026
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.

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

ReleaseFirst Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil is unveiled

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 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.

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.

23 March

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

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

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

19 March

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

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 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 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.

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.

17 March

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

16 March

ReleaseAV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

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 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.

12 March

ReleaseFAA grants Hermeus Special Airworthiness Certificate for its latest Quarterhorse aircraft

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.

11 March

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

11 March

ReleaseREGENT kicks off 2026 Seaglider test campaign

10 March

ReleaseRobinson Helicopter Company unveils R44 Utility interior at Verticon 2026

10 March

ReleaseStavatti awarded SM-920 design patent

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

9 March

ReleaseDe Havilland Canada provides production update on De Havilland Canadair 515 aircraft

9 March

ReleaseSkyDrive reaches agreement with Japan’s Civil Aviation Authority on its General Certification Plan, a core element of the type certification process

9 March

ReleaseBell reveals new Bell 429 Designer Series interior

9 March

ReleaseBETA Technologies, Inc. announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results

5 March The 42-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Smart Window.

Embraer focuses on cabin enhancements for Praetor upgrades

Reimagined cabins are at the heart of the latest model Praetors from Embraer, and deliveries of the new specification are expected to begin in Q1 2029.

5 March

ReleaseSierra Space closes $550 million in Series C round, with a valuation of $8 billion

5 March The AMPEX MCU-600 inverter will integrate with Odys high speed generators to form a certifiable hybrid propulsion system.

Odys Aviation teams with Motion Applied on hybrid-electric architecture

Joint engineering effort integrates silicon carbide inverter technology with Odys generators, supporting propulsion systems for Laila and Alta aircraft.

5 March

ReleaseDominion Dynamics makes initial $50-million investment to build a sovereign autonomous wingman

4 March

ReleaseEmbraer and Valkyrie Aero expand A‑29 Super Tucano capabilities for C-UAS mission

4 March

ReleaseAirbus selected by the European Defence Agency to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone

3 March

ReleaseGermany: EIB advisory backs Vaeridion to bring fully electric nine-seater regional aircraft to market

2 March

ReleaseLeonardo: UK MoD announces £1 billion contract award for 23 new medium helicopters

2 March

ReleaseArcher announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, US and UAE air taxi pilot programs on-track for 2026

2 March

ReleaseHermeus flies newest supersonic plane, delivering its second successful first flight in nine months

2 March

ReleaseBillion-pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to £15 billion in UK exports

28 February

ReleaseAn important milestone for the first Do228 NXT - wing and engine installed

27 February

ReleaseVaeridion accelerates electric aircraft toward first flight with Molicel

27 February

ReleaseIndustry-first: Archer to bring Starlink onboard Midnight air taxis

26 February

Tecnam positions MOSAIK59 range for latest regs

The MOSAIC framework removes historic Light Sport weight caps and expands Sport Pilot privileges to include four-seat and twin-engine aircraft operations.

26 February The YFQ-42A completed a four-hour autonomous flight managed by a ground-based human operator.

GA-ASI names YFQ-42A Dark Merlin and completes autonomous tests

The designation reflects fighter and uncrewed status, while recent flights demonstrated mission autonomy software in four-hour test operations.

26 February The E175 seats up to 88 passengers and is positioned to unlock underserved ‘blue ocean’ markets in smaller cities.

Adani and Embraer advance E175 assembly line in India

An agreement supports the development of an integrated regional aircraft ecosystem with proposed final assembly capability for the E175.