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Embraer Lands SkyWest 60-Jet E175 Deal, Secures Lithuania C-390 Pact at Paris Air Show

At the Paris Air Show Embraer announced a firm order from SkyWest for 60 E175 regional jets (with rights to purchase 50 more) and sealed a defense contract with Lithuania for its C-390 Millennium transport, sparking investor enthusiasm.

2025-06-18T03:12:15.053414-07:00

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Families of 737 MAX crash victims urge rejection of DOJ’s deferred prosecution deal

2025-06-18T13:35:47.625598-07:00

Reuters

Dassault, Reliance to Build Falcon 2000XLS Bizjets in India – First Roll-Off by 2028

2025-06-18T02:39:16.975433-07:00

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Airlink to Lease 10 Factory-New Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra, Boosting Southern Africa Network

2025-06-18T03:12:18.275817-07:00

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Elfly and EASA ink contract for Noemi electric seaplane prototype Norwegian start-up Elfly has signed a Project Application Contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency at the Paris Air Show to develop Noemi, its all-electric seaplane, targeting initial prototype flight in 2027 and setting course for regulatory certification.

2025-06-20T08:47:00.953213-07:00

Elfly and EASA ink contract for Noemi electric seaplane prototype

FlightGlobal

Safran advances M88 T-Rex upgrade for Rafale F5, targeting higher thrust with minimal changes Safran Aircraft Engines has advanced its M88 T-Rex upgrade for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale F5 fighter, aiming to deliver more thrust with minimal design changes, the company’s CEO said. The enhancement, confirmed at Le Bourget, preserves French propulsion know-how while bolstering the M88’s performance.

2025-06-20T08:31:34.139748-07:00

Safran advances M88 T-Rex upgrade for Rafale F5, targeting higher thrust with minimal changes

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Sikorsky Sees Rising European Demand for CH-53K King Stallion Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit forecasts growing interest in its CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter across Europe as regional defense modernization and fleet replacement programs prioritize high-capacity rotorcraft. The company is engaging with key European partners to capitalize on export opportunities and secure new orders.

2025-06-20T07:12:35.447820-07:00

Sikorsky Sees Rising European Demand for CH-53K King Stallion

AeroTime

Airways Aviation orders 16 Elixir all-electric fourth-gen trainers as PAS25 wraps Airways Aviation has inked a letter of intent to acquire sixteen fourth-generation all-electric training aircraft from Elixir Aircraft on the final day of the Paris Air Show, marking a significant step in decarbonizing flight training fleets across its global network of over 100 trainers.

2025-06-20T03:42:32.277268-07:00

Airways Aviation orders 16 Elixir all-electric fourth-gen trainers as PAS25 wraps

FlightGlobal

Elysian to Reveal Second-Generation E9X Battery Airliner, Taps Aernnova for Wing Studies Elysian Aircraft will unveil later this year an updated design of its E9X battery-powered airliner and has contracted Spain’s Aernnova to kick off preliminary wing development studies, advancing work on its zero-emission regional transport program amid intensifying competition in sustainable aviation.

2025-06-20T03:07:55.363392-07:00

Elysian to Reveal Second-Generation E9X Battery Airliner, Taps Aernnova for Wing Studies

Aviation Week

JetZero Unveils Blended Wing Body Demonstrator for Military Tanker and Mid-Market Airliner JetZero has taken the wraps off its blended wing body demonstrator, marking a critical step toward a novel aerial refueler and transport platform. The prototype aims to validate the airframe concept that could serve both a military tanker-transport and a mid-market commercial airliner.

2025-06-19T14:07:27.455173-07:00

JetZero Unveils Blended Wing Body Demonstrator for Military Tanker and Mid-Market Airliner

Aviation Week

Boeing Issues RFI for Next-Gen Engine Concepts to Power Future Single-Aisle Jets Boeing has issued a request for information to gather data on state-of-the-art propulsion technologies as it evaluates engine options for its planned successor to the 737 narrowbody family. The RFI seeks insights on performance, efficiency, and potential OEM partnerships to support a future single-aisle program.

2025-06-19T13:03:19.745145-07:00

Boeing Issues RFI for Next-Gen Engine Concepts to Power Future Single-Aisle Jets

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Airlink to lease 10 Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra South Africa’s full-service carrier Airlink has struck a deal to lease ten Embraer E195-E2 twinjets from Azorra, with deliveries slated from late 2024 through 2027. The agreement underpins the airline’s fleet modernization drive, targeting improved fuel efficiency and capacity on regional routes.

2025-06-19T08:49:41.799491-07:00

Airlink to lease 10 Embraer E195-E2s from Azorra

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