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Eve Air signs LOI with Moov for up to 30 eVTOLs to support AAM operations across Cabo Verde and Europe

Eve Air Mobility and Moov Airways have signed a Letter of Intent for up to 30 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The LOI underpins a joint effort to explore advanced air mobility (AAM) opportunities spanning Cabo Verde and Europe, with coverage also noting ANAC’s eVTOL noise certification criteria at Farnborough 2026.

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2026-07-19T03:04:51.038009-07:00

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CFM’s RISE open-fan program logs new milestones and moves to full-size hardware testing with a target 20% jet-fuel cut

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2026-07-19T02:20:25.722287-07:00

Space.com

Hayabusa2 returns images after July 5 near-Earth asteroid flyby, highlighting the risk sign-off debate

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2026-07-19T03:19:48.371160-07:00

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

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Hayabusa2 returns images after July 5 near-Earth asteroid flyby, highlighting the risk sign-off debate Japan’s Hayabusa2 returned striking images following a super-close near-Earth asteroid flyby on July 5. The attempt required a heated technical discussion before teams agreed to proceed, underscoring the safety-versus-science trade behind the maneuver.

2026-07-19T03:19:48.371160-07:00

Hayabusa2 returns images after July 5 near-Earth asteroid flyby, highlighting the risk sign-off debate

Urban Air Mobility News

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Eve Air signs LOI with Moov for up to 30 eVTOLs to support AAM operations across Cabo Verde and Europe Eve Air Mobility and Moov Airways have signed a Letter of Intent for up to 30 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The LOI underpins a joint effort to explore advanced air mobility (AAM) opportunities spanning Cabo Verde and Europe, with coverage also noting ANAC’s eVTOL noise certification criteria at Farnborough 2026.

2026-07-19T03:04:51.038009-07:00

Eve Air signs LOI with Moov for up to 30 eVTOLs to support AAM operations across Cabo Verde and Europe

AINonline

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CFM’s RISE open-fan program logs new milestones and moves to full-size hardware testing with a target 20% jet-fuel cut CFM International says its Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) open-fan demonstrator is building momentum, announcing additional design and test milestones and readiness to begin full-size hardware testing for its casing-less configuration ahead of the Farnborough Airshow. The company also reiterated its fuel-burn reduction target of 20% versus today’s baseline.

2026-07-19T02:20:25.722287-07:00

CFM’s RISE open-fan program logs new milestones and moves to full-size hardware testing with a target 20% jet-fuel cut

AINonline

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Special Missions Cessna SkyCourier Finally Makes Airshow Debut

2026-07-19T02:20:25.202060-07:00

Special Missions Cessna SkyCou

AINonline

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General Atomics Do228 NXT demonstrator debuts at Farnborough as upgraded twin-turboprop General Atomics is showcasing the Do228 NXT demonstrator at the Farnborough Airshow, highlighting an updated cockpit and cabin on the modernized twin-turboprop airframe. The debut positions the program for the next phase of utility mission readiness following its demonstrator testing work.

2026-07-18T08:16:25.414752-07:00

General Atomics Do228 NXT demonstrator debuts at Farnborough as upgraded twin-turboprop

AirInsight

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

Via Satellite

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HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise HawkEye 360 says it demonstrated tactical direct downlink capabilities while participating in the multilateral Valiant Shield military exercise, highlighting how its signals intelligence architecture can support timely, on-demand data delivery. The company framed the test as a practical step toward operationally relevant downlink performance.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.138750-07:00

HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise

AINonline

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Doug Carr, NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion, to retire after 28-year tenure NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion Doug Carr is set to retire after 28 years, including work helping to write rules for fractional aircraft ownership. The departure marks the end of a long-running leadership role focused on safety and security within business aviation’s operational and ownership framework.

2026-07-17T09:18:02.749444-07:00

Doug Carr, NBAA Bizav Safety and Security Champion, to retire after 28-year tenure