Bombardier   BizAv   PaxEx   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Aviation Week • Bill Carey

Bombardier and Elie Saab unveil bespoke cabin for the Global 8000 after Montreal–Nice record flight

Bombardier and Elie Saab have debuted a first-of-its-kind, bespoke Global 8000 cabin design, positioning the interior as “haute couture of aviation.” The announcement follows a Montreal–Nice flight completed in just over six hours on June 5, with passengers connected to the F1 Grand Prix.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Skies Magazine, evaint.com and Bombardier
2026-06-08T09:11:51.732259-07:00
Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Helios Horizon Reaches New Milestone With Solid-State Batteries

By Flying Magazine: Helios Horizon made aviation history on June 5 with the first flight of a human-piloted electric airplane powered by solid-state batteries. According to the company, the batteries provide double the range and flight times possible with conventional electric-vehicle batteries.

2026-06-08T09:44:02.030623-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

IndiGo Lays Out 2030 Plan: 4 years to Become a Global Airline

By Skift: IndiGo aims for a fleet of 550 aircraft and 200 million passengers by 2030, highlighting its global strategy for growth.

Also: Airline Economics and Economic Times
2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus introduces uncrewed version of the H145, the U145

By Airbus: Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin, where a full-scale mock-up has been displayed.

Also: Air Data News, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, aviation-defence-universe.com, Aviation Week, Vertical Mag and 10 more
2026-06-08T01:13:18.943116-07:00