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SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent with Aeroauto Global and partnered with SAI Flight to expand into Florida, establishing terms for the purchase of eight SD‑05 eVTOLs including pricing and delivery windows. The deals mark a concrete step in the company’s U.S. commercial push.

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

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Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

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SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent with Aeroauto Global and partnered with SAI Flight to expand into Florida, establishing terms for the purchase of eight SD‑05 eVTOLs including pricing and delivery windows. The deals mark a concrete step in the company’s U.S. commercial push.

2026-03-10T05:03:24.918566-07:00

SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

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Enstrom to restart deliveries and ramp production of 480B and 280FX Enstrom Helicopter is preparing to restart deliveries after a long production pause, targeting a ramp-up of its 480B and 280FX models. The OEM says it will increase manufacturing output to clear backlog and fulfill new orders as it returns to serial handovers.

2026-03-10T04:33:50.670325-07:00

Enstrom to restart deliveries and ramp production of 480B and 280FX

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DRC's Air Congo eyes Boeing 737 MAX to expand regional network DRC carrier Air Congo is evaluating acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies to support planned expansion of its regional network, according to ch-aviation. The move would mark a shift toward modern single-aisle jets as the airline seeks to increase frequencies and replace older equipment.

2026-03-10T01:53:43.352939-07:00

DRC's Air Congo eyes Boeing 737 MAX to expand regional network

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing Bell says it has completed all flight testing required by the FAA for its fly‑by‑wire 525 super‑medium twin and is in the final stages of certification after a 15‑year development. The company plans to ramp production to meet commercial and military demand but hasn’t set a firm entry‑into‑service date.

2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00

Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 54 and registering 28 new orders. Persistent engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 completion delays are straining output and put the manufacturer's 870‑aircraft delivery goal for 2026 at risk.

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

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Airbus unveils ACH140 — executive-configured H140 with launch customers in US, Europe and Brazil Airbus Corporate Helicopters has launched the ACH140, an executive-configured variant of the H140 that debuts a VIP cabin concept at Verticon 2026. Sweet Helicopters (US), HTM (Europe) and Columbia Aviation Holding (Brazil) are named as launch customers, with F/LIST supplying a bespoke cabin cabinet.

2026-03-09T07:08:41.763398-07:00

Airbus unveils ACH140 — executive-configured H140 with launch customers in US, Europe and Brazil

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First Embraer E190F enters commercial service with Bridges Air Cargo in Europe The Embraer E190F, a passenger‑to‑freighter conversion of the E190, entered commercial service on March 9, 2026 with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo (Bridges Air Malta). The carrier began revenue operations with an inaugural Cologne–Larnaca freighter flight, marking the type's European entry into service.

2026-03-09T05:18:17.767191-07:00

First Embraer E190F enters commercial service with Bridges Air Cargo in Europe

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SkyDrive signs LOI for eight SD-05 eVTOLs as it inks Florida partnerships with Aeroauto and SAI Flight

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

Bell nears FAA certification for 525 fly‑by‑wire super‑medium after completing flight testing

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

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