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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Electra locks in Safran TG600 turbogenerator life-of-program deal for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) have signed a life-of-program production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator to power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The initial order covers 250 TG600 units, with Safran selected to supply the generator platform previously used on Electra’s prototype work.

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Safran’s Turbogenerator Will Propel Electra’s Hybrid EL9

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Electra powers up turbogenerator pact with Safran Helicopter Engines

Also: Vertical Mag and safran-group.com

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2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

IATA releases new guidance for in-cabin pet travel as demand takes off

By AeroTime: As more people opt to bring their pets along for the ride, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stepped in with new guidance aimed at making that experience less confusing, for passengers and airlines alike.

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IATA Guidance Supports Clearer and More Consistent In-Cabin Pet Travel

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2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Alaska’s Hawaiian Merger: What Form 41 Reveals

By AirInsight: Alaska's 1Q26 cost data tells a story — fleet complexity, misfiled types, and cost spikes the headlines don't show. The data quality issues make it worse.

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2026-07-15T06:48:15.043052-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

STARLUX chairman pilots Airsorayama Silver’s inaugural flight to Tokyo

By AeroTime: STARLUX Airlines celebrated a milestone over the weekend of July 11, 2026, as Airsorayama Silver, one of two specially designed Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its fleet, completed its first commercial flight to Tokyo.

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2026-07-15T02:58:57.865262-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Lockheed Martin Press Release

Production of Europe’s first Sikorsky FIREHAWK helicopters begins In Poland

By Vertical Mag: Explore the introduction of the FIREHAWK helicopters, revolutionizing emergency response for the Czech Republic and beyond.

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2026-07-15T05:45:46.605164-07:00

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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Air Tanzania eyes Europe, US ops through fleet expansion

By ch-aviation: Air Tanzania (TC, Dar es Salaam) plans to expand its network to destinations in Europe and the United States once it increases the size of its fleet.

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2026-07-15T05:59:53.949501-07:00

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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko