eVTOL   Helicopter   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Vertical Mag • Leonardo Press Release; December

EU NGCTR (Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor) technology demonstrator completes successful first flight

By Vertical Mag: The Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) programme aims to revolutionize civil vertical lift by combining helicopter versatility with fixed-wing aircraft performance.

Also: FlightGlobal and Aviation Week
2025-12-19T11:21:00.733254-08:00
PaxEx   North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Tom Batchelor

Spirit unveils Christmas-themed Airbus livery amid bankruptcy proceedings

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Spirit Airlines has revealed its first-ever Christmas-themed aircraft livery, a move that has raised eyebrows given its financial challenges.

Also: Simple Flying, World Airline News and avgeekery.com
2025-12-19T08:38:21.349473-08:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
eveairmobility.com • News Release

Eve Air Mobility’s Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight in Brazil; Hundreds of Test Flights Planned for 2026

By eveairmobility.com: - Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion - Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil – Dec.

Also: AINonline, Runway Girl, eVTOL Insights, AeroTime, Reuters, Air Data News, Aerospace America, Aviation Week, Aerospace Manufacturing, Airline Economics and 5 more
2025-12-19T05:16:59.088389-08:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
travelandtourworld.com • Sanjana Dubey

Emirates, flydubai urge early arrival and online check-in amid weather delays at Dubai International

By travelandtourworld.com: Emirates and Flydubai urge passengers to arrive early, check in online, and use self-service options to navigate potential weather disruptions at Dubai International Airport.

Also: Economic Times and 5 more
2025-12-19T02:36:54.221742-08:00