Joby concludes flight testing year with demo in Japan

The Fuji Speedway campaign capped a year of accelerated global operations that generated certification data and supported readiness for FAA type inspection authorisation in 2026.

December 18, 2025   Full report

Austro engines pass five million flight hours with Diamond

The milestone reflects long-term operational tracking since 2009 and growing global use across training private and special mission operations.

December 16, 2025   Full report

Open Skies and Jekta plan electric aircraft on Arabian peninsula

Open Skies Network confirms visits to the UAE in January 2026 to meet partners and identify suitable locations where amphibious operations can integrate into broader, related RAM and eVTOL aircraft infrastructure.

December 15, 2025   Full report

B-N's Islander is cleared to fly in Canada

Certification in Canada opens new opportunities across one of the world's largest remote and regional aviation markets, where operators rely on proven, rugged and reliable short-field aircraft capable of year-round ops.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Electra applies to FAA for EL9 Part 23

Electra's submission includes FAA Form 8110-12, the Project Specific Certification Plan and the EL9 Aircraft Specification, outlining the company's proposed certification basis and approach to regulatory compliance.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Kodiak 900 is certified by ANAC for Brazilian ops

The Kodiak 900's stretched fuselage provides a total cabin volume increase of 20 per cent to 309 cubic ft. It features a 10-seat layout that offers Daher's expertise in refined, luxurious interiors. It can now fly in Brazil.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Linfox plans debut for H160 on private missions in Australia

Optimised with Safran Arrano engines, the H160 delivers an 18 per cent reduction in fuel burn. It is also certified to fly with a 50 per cent blend of SAF. The aircraft benefits from a reduced maintenance footprint.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Erie Sheriff adds H125 number one of two

This purchase will allow Erie County to operate a two-helicopter H125 fleet, providing enhanced operational flexibility, increased availability and expanded capability across its mission set.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Mercy Air AW119s are an ‘investment in safety and wellbeing’

The two AW119 transactions, involving one AW119 Ke and one AW119 KX, highlight Rotortrade's ability to leverage its global network across Asia, Africa and Latin America to support mission-critical operators.

December 15, 2025   Full report

Vertical moves past the prototype with six-passenger Valo

The Valo succeeds Vertical's VX4 prototype, with a new, more advanced design shaped by extensive insights from the company's piloted test programme and direct feedback from airline and operator customers.

December 11, 2025   Full report