
NASA tests air taxi flight control tech
NASA is testing a scaled-down electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft known as RAVEN SWFT to refine flight control systems for future air taxis. By NASA At NASA’s Langley

From the battlefield to the display line: Juba Joubert
In a world of soaring machines and highspeed display lines, few names carry the weight of Juba. Known across the African continent for his daring rotorcraft displays and even more

Flight Design F2: Mosaic-ready upgrade for the LSA market
Since the light sport aircraft (LSA) category debuted in 2004, Flight Design has been its undisputed leader. Over the past 21 years, the German manufacturer has delivered nearly 2,000 aircraft

The legacy continues: Bell’s military training helicopters, past and future
For more than seven decades, Bell has supplied the U.S. military with iconic aircraft—combat-proven designs like the UH-1 Iroquois “Huey,” AH-1 Cobra, and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, as well as purpose-built

Cathay Pacific expands 777-9 fleet order to 35 aircraft
Cathay Pacific has placed an additional order for 14 Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its total commitment to 35 aircraft and making it the largest 777-9 operator in the Asia-Pacific

Avro Canada’s jetliner took off—and then was grounded by geopolitics
On 10 August 1949, Avro Canada achieved a landmark in aviation history with the maiden flight of the C‑102 Jetliner in Toronto—just 13 days after Britain’s de Havilland Comet—making it

Lynden Air Cargo partners with Moog to modernise Hercules fleet
Lynden Air Cargo has entered into a modernization agreement with Moog Inc. to equip its fleet of Lockheed L-382G Hercules aircraft with the advanced Genesys Avionics Suite — a significant

Citation Longitude secures first Brazilian buyer at LABACE 2025
Textron Aviation has secured the first Brazilian order for its flagship super-midsize business jet, the Cessna Citation Longitude, marking a new milestone for the type in Latin America. The announcement

Legacy in the skies: Goodyear Eagles
When you speak to Dennis Spence, you’re not just talking to a pilot – you’re tapping into nearly half a century of South African airshow history. From the throaty rumble

Electric R66 Helicopter Set to Fly by 2026
magniX, a leader in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of civil helicopters, to develop a battery-electric demonstrator based on the popular Robinson

Advantage Air boosts cargo fleet with Dash 8-400 freighter kits
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) has announced that Advantage Air Travel Limited has purchased two Package Freighter Conversion Kits, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to its growing

Textron upgrades CJ1 jets with all-Garmin cockpit tech
Textron Aviation has announced a major cockpit modernization option for Cessna Citation CJ1 operators, introducing an all-Garmin retrofit solution following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification (STC). The upgrade