News

AINonline

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

Radia says its WindRunner megalifter offers nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F, positioning the concept for ultra-heavy and oversized logistics. The claim underscores Radia's push into a niche market for outsized project cargo and long-range transport solutions.

2026-03-02T12:31:44.335481-08:00

FlightGlobal

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

2026-03-02T11:34:22.154375-08:00

AeroTime

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

Vertical Mag

Leonardo unveils new tiltrotor concept, signals renewed civil and military ambitions

2026-03-02T10:16:18.945847-08:00

News Timeline

AINonline

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F Radia says its WindRunner megalifter offers nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F, positioning the concept for ultra-heavy and oversized logistics. The claim underscores Radia's push into a niche market for outsized project cargo and long-range transport solutions.

2026-03-02T12:31:44.335481-08:00

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

FlightGlobal

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year After years of missed deadlines, Leonardo says the AW09 light-single is finally on the home stretch: certification flight testing is advancing and full certification with entry into service is promised this year. If achieved, the milestone would close a long‑delayed programme and introduce a light‑single to the market.

2026-03-02T11:34:22.154375-08:00

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

Vertical Mag

Leonardo outlines NGCTR tiltrotor as AW609 evolution under EU Clean Sky 2 Leonardo has outlined the Next‑Generation Civil TiltRotor (NGCTR), advanced under the EU’s Clean Sky 2 programme as the successor and technical evolution of the AW609. The NGCTR development aims to mature Leonardo’s tiltrotor architecture toward cleaner, higher‑speed vertical‑lift demonstrators for civil and potential military roles.

2026-03-02T10:16:19.012091-08:00

Leonardo outlines NGCTR tiltrotor as AW609 evolution under EU Clean Sky 2

Vertical Mag

Leonardo unveils new tiltrotor concept, signals renewed civil and military ambitions Leonardo Helicopters unveiled a new tiltrotor design concept it says represents the next step in the technology’s evolution, targeted at both civil and military markets. The reveal marks a clear push by Leonardo to re-enter tiltrotor development and expand its high‑speed vertical‑lift portfolio.

2026-03-02T10:16:18.945847-08:00

Leonardo unveils new tiltrotor concept, signals renewed civil and military ambitions

FlightGlobal

Leonardo evaluates AW139 'MkII' evolution but stops short of a formal launch Leonardo Helicopters is evaluating an 'evolution' of its best‑selling AW139 intermediate‑twin — the long‑speculated MkII upgrade — but is not yet ready to officially launch the programme. The announcement frames the work as an early‑stage study rather than a committed development pathway.

2026-03-02T07:14:35.591844-08:00

Leonardo evaluates AW139 'MkII' evolution but stops short of a formal launch

Reuters

Embraer bets on 'substantial growth' as US confirms zero tariffs for Brazilian aircraft Brazil's government confirmed aircraft are excluded from the US executive order, restoring zero‑tariff access for Brazilian exports to the United States. Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said the decision supports "substantial growth" for the planemaker as it pursues U.S. market expansion.

2026-03-02T06:46:56.935859-08:00

Embraer bets on 'substantial growth' as US confirms zero tariffs for Brazilian aircraft

AeroTime

❗️

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service AURA AERO secured the first firm order on 2 March 2026 for its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, ERA, naming French private carrier Pan Européenne Air Service as launch customer. PEAS will integrate the ERA into regional and business operations to help decarbonize short-haul services.

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

AINonline

Rotorcraft market outlook: legacy upgrades and emerging technologies The rotorcraft market is bifurcating: operators are extending life and capability of legacy platforms through upgrades, retrofits and MRO work, even as a separate wave of transformative technologies — from high‑speed compounds to autonomy and new propulsion — looms on the procurement horizon.

2026-03-02T05:22:27.853419-08:00

Rotorcraft market outlook: legacy upgrades and emerging technologies

Menu

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) News

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

Leonardo unveils new tiltrotor concept, signals renewed civil and military ambitions

News Timeline