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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Horizon aims to complete full‑scale Cavorite X7 prototype by year‑end; ground tests set for early 2027

Horizon Aircraft says assembly of its first full‑scale Cavorite X7 hybrid‑electric VTOL will be completed by year‑end, following "significant development progress" reported in its Q2 fiscal‑2026 results (period ended Nov. 30, 2025). The company plans ground testing in early 2027 ahead of flight testing.

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MRO Helicopter Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

Vertical Mag

Inside Airbus Helicopters Grand Prairie: How smart technology is cutting MRO turnaround times

By Vertical Mag: Airbus Helicopters’ Grand Prairie hub is using smart technology, automation and a new test bench to meet growing global demand for MRO services.

2026-01-14T09:36:31.571360-08:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht on steering through Africa’s toughest market and introducing the continent’s first Embraer E195‑E2

By AirInsight: New CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht leads Airlink through Africa’s toughest aviation market as the airline introduces the continent’s first E195-E2.

2026-01-14T09:57:31.625950-08:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

ACC Aviation: Taxation Most Immediate Cost Driver of Charter in 2026

By AINonline: Robust worldwide demand continues to be impacted by regional operational differences, especially within Europe.

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Latam to resume Bogotá–Caracas flights only after security guarantees for passengers and crew

By Air Data News: Latam Airlines intends to resume flights to Caracas once security guarantees for passengers and crew are in place, according to Roberto Alvo, CEO of Latam.

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CNBC • Yun Li

Wall Street: Weight-loss drugs could trim average passenger weight ~10%, yielding ~2% aircraft weight reduction and fuel savings

By CNBC: Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.

2026-01-14T08:33:03.998777-08:00

MRO Helicopter Europe

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

DRF Maintenance Expands Straubing Facility to Boost Aeromedical Helicopter MRO Capacity

By AINonline: Facility specializes in work on aeromedical helicopters.

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Reuters • Julia Payne

Ryanair to cut ~10% of Brussels Charleroi flights as €3 passenger tax takes effect in April

By Reuters: Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new 3-euro ($3.50) passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on Wednesday.

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Ryanair to cut 2.2 million Belgian seats in 2026–27 in protest over passenger tax hikes

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Ryanair to cut 2.2m seats at Charleroi in 2026–27 after Belgium imposes €3 passenger tax

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Horizon aims to complete full‑scale Cavorite X7 prototype by year‑end; ground tests set for early 2027

Inside Airbus Helicopters Grand Prairie: How smart technology is cutting MRO turnaround times

Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht on steering through Africa’s toughest market and introducing the continent’s first Embraer E195‑E2

ACC Aviation: Taxation Most Immediate Cost Driver of Charter in 2026

Latam to resume Bogotá–Caracas flights only after security guarantees for passengers and crew

Wall Street: Weight-loss drugs could trim average passenger weight ~10%, yielding ~2% aircraft weight reduction and fuel savings

DRF Maintenance Expands Straubing Facility to Boost Aeromedical Helicopter MRO Capacity

Ryanair to cut ~10% of Brussels Charleroi flights as €3 passenger tax takes effect in April

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million Belgian seats in 2026–27 in protest over passenger tax hikes

Ryanair to cut 2.2m seats at Charleroi in 2026–27 after Belgium imposes €3 passenger tax

Latam to resume Bogotá–Caracas flights only after security guarantees for passengers and crew

DRF Maintenance Expands Straubing Facility to Boost Aeromedical Helicopter MRO Capacity

ACC Aviation: Taxation Most Immediate Cost Driver of Charter in 2026

Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht on steering through Africa’s toughest market and introducing the continent’s first Embraer E195‑E2

Inside Airbus Helicopters Grand Prairie: How smart technology is cutting MRO turnaround times

Horizon targets year‑end completion of full‑scale Cavorite X7 prototype, plans ground tests in early 2027

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