Entrepreneur takes delivery of Brazil’s first TBM 980

The customer owns multiple cattle ranches and farms throughout Brazil and will use the aircraft to travel between these locations, performing operations from semi-prepared runways.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Vertical extends AAM exploration to Portugal

First the Cote d‘Azur, now Portugal, as Vertical Aerospace explores electric air mobility this time on the Iberian peninsula. The first hub could be the Pinheirinho estate on the Atlantic coastline.

August 3, 2026   Full report

EASA certifies Arriel 2K engine for AW09

After much testing and hundreds of flight hours, the certification of the Arriel 2K marks another step towards entry into service of the AW09.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Vertical advances Saudi AAM certification and regulation

Collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s GACA will support the validation of Vertical’s Valo aircraft type certification, build local regulatory capabilities and broaden exposure to technical expertise.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Safran puts turbo power into ERA

Safran is to develop and integrate turbogenerators for the ERA prototype, paving the way for the series production of its propulsion system.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Ludens commits to Dovetail eCaravan conversion

Ludens Aviation will acquire and operate the first Dovetail-converted electric Caravan following completion of the retrofit programme and issuance of the relevant EASA STC.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Eve advances global certification path for Eve 100

Brazil’s aviation authority has opened a public consultation on updated airworthiness criteria, and Eve Air Mobility has applied for Type Certificate validation in Europe.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight

This first flight validated months of preparation and provided a strong foundation as Textron expands testing and continues the certification programme.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Enstrom strengthens African partnership with 480B delivery

Once in South Africa, the aircraft will support Safomar’s continued efforts to demonstrate the capabilities of the Enstrom 480B while strengthening customer relationships throughout the region.

August 3, 2026   Full report

Gulfstream reclaims LA to Farnborough speed record on G700

The record-setting flight showcases the real-world performance of the G700: LA to Farnborough in just eight hours and 27 minutes.

August 3, 2026   Full report