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Startups advance electric, hybrid and amphibious aircraft plans as Stralis shuts down

New aircraft ventures are pursuing regional and specialized markets with electric, hybrid-electric, hydrogen-electric and amphibious designs. MD Aircraft secured pre-orders for 10 eViator aircraft, Electra is preparing a 1,200-mile hybrid-electric model, and SkyHop plans to acquire 15 NOEMI amphibious aircraft, while Stralis has ceased operations.

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Startups advance electric, hybrid and amphibious aircraft plans as Stralis shuts down

New aircraft ventures are pursuing regional and specialized markets with electric, hybrid-electric, hydrogen-electric and amphibious designs. MD Aircraft secured pre-orders for 10 eViator aircraft, Electra is preparing a 1,200-mile hybrid-electric model, and SkyHop plans to acquire 15 NOEMI amphibious aircraft, while Stralis has ceased operations.

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HAL and Safran launch Aravalli turboshaft engine for India’s 13-ton military helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement through their SAFHAL joint venture to develop and produce the high-power Aravalli turboshaft engine. The engine is intended for HAL’s Indian Multi-Role Helicopter and naval Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter programs, deepening India-France defense cooperation.

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Jin Air plans to absorb Air Busan and Air Seoul in late 1Q27

Jin Air is set to absorb fellow South Korean carriers Air Busan and Air Seoul in late first quarter 2027, according to Commercial Aviation. The planned transaction would consolidate the three airlines under Jin Air, marking a significant restructuring of South Korea’s airline landscape.

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Bangladesh advances plans to procure Chinese J-10CE fighters and Turkish attack helicopters

Bangladesh has prepared draft documents for negotiations with China over J-10CE fighter jets and with Turkey over attack helicopters, as Dhaka seeks budgetary support for a 2026–27 procurement program to modernize its air force. Officials cited the J-10CE’s performance against India’s Rafale as a consideration.

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United plans 2027 international expansion with A321XLR-led Europe network growth

United Airlines plans to add five new transatlantic destinations in 2027, using incoming Airbus A321XLRs to serve smaller markets that may not support larger aircraft. The carrier’s broader summer schedule adds nine destinations in Europe and 10 routes across Europe and Asia as regional demand remains strong.

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