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Aero Friedrichshafen says it will expand its helicopter presence at the 2027 event, spanning executive and general aviation. The announcement signals a broader role for rotorcraft at the show, though the available report provides no details on participating companies, aircraft or the scale of the expansion.
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Aero Friedrichshafen says it will expand its helicopter presence at the 2027 event, spanning executive and general aviation. The announcement signals a broader role for rotorcraft at the show, though the available report provides no details on participating companies, aircraft or the scale of the expansion.
The 2026 Vertical MRO Kelowna event welcomed 700 attendees and 64 exhibitors, setting records for the gathering. The event brought together the rotorcraft maintenance community and created opportunities to strengthen connections across the sector.
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Day two of the Riyadh discussions covered direct-to-device satellite timelines, Europe’s 2 GHz mobile-satellite-services deadline, the costs of orbital debris and preparations for WRC-27. Regulators stressed that allocating spectrum does not itself authorize its use, underscoring the distinction between international frequency decisions and national licensing.
DeLorean Motor Company says it will enter the Airspeeder International Series as constructor of the United States team, with racing scheduled to begin in November 2026. The announcement positions the marque in a series billed as the first electric flying car racing championship; the articles provide no details on aircraft specifications or team operations.
One of the oldest civilian aerobatic groups is adopting a new name while continuing its highly coordinated flying. The change rebrands the Czech Flying Bulls as the Red Bull Aerobatic Team; the available report does not specify when the new name takes effect or whether operations will change.
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Dakar will host the 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference, moving the annual gathering of African space industry stakeholders to West Africa. The announcement positions Senegal’s capital as the venue for discussions and engagement across the continent’s space sector.
Axinom and Rosen Aviation will preview a Connected Seatback Platform that moves in-flight entertainment to the cloud and gives airlines greater control. The announcement signals a shift in how seatback systems may be managed, though the summary provides no details on deployment plans, technical architecture or commercial terms.
NBAA-BACE will feature roughly two dozen sessions focused on aircraft maintenance, reflecting the sector’s evolving operating environment. The show will also include an emerging technology pavilion with start-ups Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and Regent Craft among its exhibitors.
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