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AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

At AERO 2026, Tecnam showcased a luxury-designed twin and a premium VIP variant of its P2012, positioning the upgrades for flight-academy and executive use. Aura Aero also unveiled multiple cabin configurations for its hybrid-electric ERA, including a 19-seat regional layout and an eight-seat executive option, targeting entry into service in 2030.

2026-04-22T08:24:53.504712-07:00

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Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D

2026-04-22T06:50:42.519362-07:00

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Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour

2026-04-21T22:07:18.554231-07:00

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NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

2026-04-20T11:21:59.046347-07:00

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AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts At AERO 2026, Tecnam showcased a luxury-designed twin and a premium VIP variant of its P2012, positioning the upgrades for flight-academy and executive use. Aura Aero also unveiled multiple cabin configurations for its hybrid-electric ERA, including a 19-seat regional layout and an eight-seat executive option, targeting entry into service in 2030.

2026-04-22T08:24:53.504712-07:00

AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

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Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D Diamond Aircraft-owned Volocopter has unveiled the VoloXPro, an electrically powered ultralight multicopter designed for general aviation use cases including flight schools, flying clubs, air sports enthusiasts and sightseeing operators. The company is pitching it as its first product while working toward approval targeted for year-end, with a higher-spec VoloCity variant still aimed at certification in 2027.

2026-04-22T06:50:42.519362-07:00

Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D

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Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour Textron Aviation’s latest midsize jet and Ascend Jets are slated to appear at Aero Friedrichshafen during the show starting April 22, 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen, alongside the Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen. The debut follows a Europe-focused demonstration tour for the aircraft.

2026-04-21T22:07:18.554231-07:00

Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour

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Daher brings the TBM 980 and Kodiak 900 to Aero Friedrichshafen for a “dual debut” Daher is featuring two new turboprop-single entries on its Aero Friedrichshafen stand: the TBM 980 and the Kodiak 900. The booth offers visitors a close look at both aircraft as the company builds momentum around its latest iteration of the TBM 900 family and the Kodiak 900 program.

2026-04-21T09:40:48.718316-07:00

Daher brings the TBM 980 and Kodiak 900 to Aero Friedrichshafen for a “dual debut”

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Elixir Aircraft scales from a 2015 founding to near-60 aircraft in service as it enters the US market Nearly 60 Elixir aircraft are now in service, 11 years after the company’s founding, and Elixir Aircraft is beginning to break into the US market. The move positions the carrier-ready start-up for a new demand pull beyond its initial operating footprint.

2026-04-21T07:25:36.526633-07:00

Elixir Aircraft scales from a 2015 founding to near-60 aircraft in service as it enters the US market

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NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months The NTSB found a pilot judgment error caused a Cessna Citation III hail-damage event over Colorado, with details not coming to light until an anonymous complaint three months later. The finding highlights reporting delays and decision-making lapses in adverse-weather encounters.

2026-04-20T11:21:59.046347-07:00

NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

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FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding Sling Aircraft North America has announced a partnership with FLYING Finance aimed at providing streamlined funding options for buyers of its modern aircraft lineup. The deal is positioned to simplify financing at the point of purchase for prospective operators evaluating Sling’s fleet offerings.

2026-04-16T07:35:44.024263-07:00

FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding

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Piper brings online pilot training to its flight-school ecosystem via AviatorPro partnership Piper Aircraft has launched AviatorPro, a digital ground-school platform, across its flight school alliance to support pilot training. Piper also appointed SkyTech Aero as a reseller in the U.S. Northeast, extending distribution of the training offering to local flight training organizations.

2026-04-16T06:39:55.323761-07:00

Piper brings online pilot training to its flight-school ecosystem via AviatorPro partnership

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AERO 2026 cabin reveals: Tecnam luxury/VIP twin trainer variants alongside Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA executive layouts

Volocopter launches VoloXPro ultralight multicopter for flight schools, clubs and sightseeing; targets year-end approval after D

Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour

NTSB: Pilot judgment error led Citation III to incur hail damage—incident remained unreported for three months

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