Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Airbus  
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SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters advance RCAF CT-153 Juno (H135) test campaign under FAcT; first aircraft completes initial Canad

The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has completed initial Canadian test flights at Airbus Helicopters’ Fort Erie, Ontario facility, showing the RCAF paint scheme. SkyAlyne is acquiring 19 CT-153s, with deliveries set to begin mid-2026.

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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