Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Airbus  
Vertical Mag • SkyAlyne Photo

SkyAlyne, Airbus Helicopters Canada deliver first-article CT-153 Juno test flight for Canada’s RCAF FAcT program

The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) completed initial Canadian test flights at Airbus Helicopters’ Fort Erie facility, showing the RCAF livery. SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada marked the milestone for the RCAF Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, with 19 CT-153s planned for delivery starting mid-2026.

Also: Wings, Skies Magazine and helicoptersmagazine.com
2026-05-13T09:42:50.981310-07:00
Africa   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Global airlines eye new Ghana flag carrier

By ch-aviation: International airlines and aviation investors are showing interest in Ghana’s planned new national carrier ahead of a May 29 deadline for proposals from strategic partners, AviationGhana reports.

2026-05-13T09:13:02.761256-07:00
eVTOL   Supply Chain   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

UAM Geomatics Warns $16.6 Billion Infrastructure Gap Could Slow Advanced Air Mobility Rollout Across the United States

By eVTOL Insights: UAM Geomatics has released a new industry paper warning that the United States faces a projected $16.6 billion infrastructure investment gap that must be addressed if the emerging 'Vertical Mobility Economy' is to scale successfully.

2026-05-13T07:51:15.493742-07:00
Routes   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Qatar Airways  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Qatar Airways returns to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda, boosts summer connectivity

By AeroTime: Qatar Airways adds Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda to summer schedule starting July 2026, boosting connectivity for travelers from Europe, Asia, Middle East.

Also: Aeronews and 3 more
2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00