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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

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2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

Economic Times

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

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2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

FlightGlobal

Catalina Aircraft secures commitment for 46-aircraft Catalina II, re-sets program with Hong Kong operator plan

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2026-07-13T06:59:14.780107-07:00

FlightGlobal

Tecnam proposes new Italian regional airline to launch P2012 commuter services via Altair

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2026-07-13T08:29:07.613973-07:00

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eVTOL Insights

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Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft Venetz Aerospace, a UK electric propulsion designer for unmanned aircraft systems, says it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) covering electric motors and propellers. The approval extends to applications across both uncrewed and crewed aircraft use cases.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00

Venetz Aerospace wins UK CAA Part 21J DOA for electric motors and propellers for both UAS and crewed aircraft

FlightGlobal

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Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue The Royal Canadian Air Force is rolling out new Airbus twin-turboprop transports to replace legacy search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft. The service is also continuing to expand its use of the Airbus Defence & Space C295, reflecting a broader modernization of Canada’s SAR airlift capability.

2026-07-13T09:59:06.579635-07:00

Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue

Economic Times

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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777 Air India has received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across the Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier says the move replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

FlightGlobal

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Tecnam proposes new Italian regional airline to launch P2012 commuter services via Altair Italian airframer Tecnam says it wants to use an ownership-driven airline offshoot to accelerate regional air mobility (RAM) in the country. The proposal centers on operating a Tecnam P2012 commuter-configured piston-twin through Altair, positioning the aircraft and airline under the same corporate umbrella.

2026-07-13T08:29:07.613973-07:00

Tecnam proposes new Italian regional airline to launch P2012 commuter services via Altair

FlightGlobal

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Catalina Aircraft secures commitment for 46-aircraft Catalina II, re-sets program with Hong Kong operator plan Catalina Aircraft says it has secured a commitment for 46 Catalina II aircraft and is pressing ahead with updated versions of the turboprop type. The update supports a Hong Kong company’s intent to operate the Catalina IIs using Pan American World Airways’ “Winged Globe” branding.

2026-07-13T06:59:14.780107-07:00

Catalina Aircraft secures commitment for 46-aircraft Catalina II, re-sets program with Hong Kong operator plan

Vertical Mag

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SkyAlyne signs Canadian Helicopters Limited to support RCAF Future Aircrew Training SkyAlyne—a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace—has signed a contract with Canadian Helicopters Limited to provide support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program. The agreement positions CHL as a key contributor to the RCAF’s next-generation aircrew training effort.

2026-07-13T04:16:04.551446-07:00

SkyAlyne signs Canadian Helicopters Limited to support RCAF Future Aircrew Training

Air Data News

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

FlightGlobal

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SibNIA secures type certificate to modernize Soviet-era Antonov An-2 biplanes Russia’s Siberian aviation research institute SibNIA says it has secured a type certificate for the Antonov An-2 biplane design, enabling modernization of Soviet-era An-2s still in service nearly 80 years after the aircraft’s maiden flight. The work is aimed at keeping the legacy platform operational through updated capabilities.

2026-07-13T01:29:05.425230-07:00

SibNIA secures type certificate to modernize Soviet-era Antonov An-2 biplanes

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