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OEM backlogs point to delivery growth ahead of GAMA year‑end report

Robust order backlogs at major OEMs are creating near‑term optimism that delivery volumes will increase in the coming months, a narrative investors and operators are watching ahead of the GAMA year‑end report. Pundits say backlog depth could enable accelerated handovers if supply‑chain constraints ease.

2026-02-02T06:13:48.114887-08:00

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

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Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

2026-01-29T09:24:33.154380-08:00

Vertical Mag

Aero Asset: Preowned single‑engine helicopter supply tightens, prices rise in 2025

2026-01-28T13:44:13.410872-08:00

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OEM backlogs point to delivery growth ahead of GAMA year‑end report Robust order backlogs at major OEMs are creating near‑term optimism that delivery volumes will increase in the coming months, a narrative investors and operators are watching ahead of the GAMA year‑end report. Pundits say backlog depth could enable accelerated handovers if supply‑chain constraints ease.

2026-02-02T06:13:48.114887-08:00

OEM backlogs point to delivery growth ahead of GAMA year‑end report

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

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Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters have enrolled in the Air Charter Safety Foundation's (ACSF) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), a voluntary, confidential safety-reporting initiative designed to surface safety risks, strengthen safety culture and drive continuous operational improvement across charter and rotorcraft operations.

2026-01-29T09:24:33.154380-08:00

Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

Vertical Mag

Aero Asset: Preowned single‑engine helicopter supply tightens, prices rise in 2025 Aero Asset reports that in 2025 the global preowned single‑engine helicopter market recorded softer transaction volumes amid sharply restricted supply; the shortage lifted asking prices and pushed values higher, tightening liquidity for buyers while supporting stronger seller pricing and valuation metrics.

2026-01-28T13:44:13.410872-08:00

Aero Asset: Preowned single‑engine helicopter supply tightens, prices rise in 2025

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Nakanihon Air takes delivery of Japan's first Piaggio P.180 after JCAB certification Nakanihon Air (Nagoya Komaki) has taken delivery of Japan's first Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti after the Italian manufacturer secured Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) certification. The handover enables the type's registration and marks Piaggio's entry into the Japanese operator market.

2026-01-26T14:54:50.055561-08:00

Nakanihon Air takes delivery of Japan's first Piaggio P.180 after JCAB certification

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Greg Mercer backs Skytron — four-seat fly-by-wire personal aircraft to reduce pilot error Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Mercer is backing Skytron, a four-seat fly-by-wire personal aircraft designed to reduce pilot workload and prevent human-error accidents. Skytron centres on automated flight controls and pilot-assist systems to make personal flying safer for less-experienced operators.

2026-01-23T13:40:56.917220-08:00

Greg Mercer backs Skytron — four-seat fly-by-wire personal aircraft to reduce pilot error

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Argentina revises night VFR and general aviation rules Argentina has updated its rules for nighttime visual flight rules (VFR) and general aviation. The regulatory amendment changes governance of night VFR and GA operations and will affect pilots, operators and safety oversight across the country's civil aviation system nationwide.

2026-01-22T16:26:51.467079-08:00

Argentina revises night VFR and general aviation rules

Vertical Mag

Summit Aviation acquires Blackcomb Helicopters' sightseeing business and aviation assets Summit Aviation has completed the purchase of Blackcomb Helicopters’ sightseeing business and associated aviation assets, transferring operations of one of Canada’s best-known helicopter operators. The deal moves Blackcomb’s tourism and aircraft resources into Summit’s portfolio, marking consolidation in the regional rotorcraft services market.

2026-01-22T06:04:36.350612-08:00

Summit Aviation acquires Blackcomb Helicopters' sightseeing business and aviation assets

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OEM backlogs point to delivery growth ahead of GAMA year‑end report

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

Aero Asset: Preowned single‑engine helicopter supply tightens, prices rise in 2025

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