Supply Chain   Europe   Airports   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
AirInsight • Ernest Arvai

AURA AERO secures building permit for 50,000 m² Toulouse factory to industrialise trainer and 19-seat hybrid ERA

AURA AERO has received a building permit for AURA Factory at Toulouse‑Francazal Airport, authorising construction of a 50,000 m² production complex to support its mid‑2026 trainer programme and the 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA targeted for 2030. The permit clears the way for industrialisation and serial‑production preparation.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, LARA and evaint.com
2026-03-19T12:00:33.586483-07:00
AI   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Hermeus receives experimental certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

By FlightGlobal: US hypersonic aircraft developer Hermeus has secured experimental type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, enabling the company to proceed with supersonic flight testing at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

2026-03-19T12:00:45.474228-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Lufthansa  
ch-aviation

Lufthansa Cargo surges as Iran conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity

By ch-aviation: Lufthansa Cargo (LH, Frankfurt International) reports surging demand, with the Iran war disrupting rivalling UAE carriers and removing up to 20% of global freight capacity.

Also: Air Cargo News
2026-03-19T09:19:38.672090-07:00