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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

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2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

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2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

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Farnborough 2026: SkyDrive deepens eVTOL supply chain with GKN Aerospace, Sanyoh and Kineco; partners for Taiwan med-transport f

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2026-07-21T23:09:27.002622-07:00

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Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems JV reaches full operational readiness as aerostructures and UAS partnerships expand in Europe

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2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

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AINonline

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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029 Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

Vertical Mag

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push Bell says it’s entering a “big year” for the MV-75, with construction under way on the first six test aircraft. The company’s milestone indicates a transition from development toward a broader test campaign ahead of future flight and certification activity.

2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

eVTOL Insights

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Farnborough 2026: Sora Aviation signs MoU with Toray Advanced Composites for S-1 eVTOL advanced composite supply Sora Aviation announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Toray Advanced Composites to supply advanced composite material solutions for the S-1, a 30-seat electric eVTOL designed in the UK and positioned as a first-of-its-kind aircraft. The deal was signed at Farnborough International Airshow.

2026-07-22T01:43:59.862125-07:00

Farnborough 2026: Sora Aviation signs MoU with Toray Advanced Composites for S-1 eVTOL advanced composite supply

FlightGlobal

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Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems JV reaches full operational readiness as aerostructures and UAS partnerships expand in Europe Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems joint venture has reached full operational readiness, creating a new European base for AI-enabled uncrewed aerial systems, carrier-capable drones, and crewed-uncrewed teaming. Separately, Airbus Defence and Space and Landing Zones signed a strategic partnership for advanced UAS in Canada, while an aerostructures JV plan was delayed by Middle East conflict timelines.

2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems JV reaches full operational readiness as aerostructures and UAS partnerships expand in Europe

eVTOL Insights

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Farnborough 2026: SkyDrive deepens eVTOL supply chain with GKN Aerospace, Sanyoh and Kineco; partners for Taiwan med-transport f At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, SkyDrive announced multiple partnerships to secure defense-grade, Nadcap-certified precision sheet-metal components and composite aerostructures for its eVTOL “SKYDRIVE” program. Separately, SkyDrive signed a three-party framework agreement for future eVTOL/drone medical transport services in Taiwan, while Vertical Aerospace joined the Honeywell-led EU “VERTI-GO” initiative to speed safe e-aircraft integration.

2026-07-21T23:09:27.002622-07:00

Farnborough 2026: SkyDrive deepens eVTOL supply chain with GKN Aerospace, Sanyoh and Kineco; partners for Taiwan med-transport f

eVTOL Insights

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Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output Electra.aero plans its first scaled production facility for the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. The company says the site will require an ~$850M investment, create 1,975 jobs, and supports moving the aircraft from development into commercial production by 2029. The announcement was made in the context of Farnborough 2026.

2026-07-21T08:51:52.481660-07:00

Electra.aero selects Springfield, Ohio for first EL9 hybrid-electric production plant, investing $850M and targeting 2029 output

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FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is working to help industry bring air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches, and expand drone operations to market as it embraces next-generation aviation. The agency’s update was delivered during the Farnborough Airshow context.

2026-07-21T03:43:08.724685-07:00

FAA to accelerate next-generation aviation: air taxis, supersonic aircraft, drones, and space launches

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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