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FAA Selects Eight Projects to Advance eVTOL Integration into National Airspace

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has announced the selection of eight projects for its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Airspace Integration Pilot Program. This initiative is a critical step toward safely integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the national airspace. The chosen projects, led by state and

Historic Aviation Photography Archive of WWI Ace Carlo Lombardi Heads to Auction

A significant collection of early aviation photography from the career of Carlo Francesco Lombardi is set to be auctioned. Lombardi was a celebrated Italian World War I fighter ace and a post-war aviation pioneer. The archive contains over 3,000 items, including original glass plates and film negatives, spanning from

Airbus ACH140 to Feature F/List's Innovative Bio-Based Lightweight Cabinet

Austrian interior specialist F/List is developing a new, ultra-lightweight cabinet for the Airbus ACH140 helicopter. The project, part of the company's 'Shaping the Future' incubator, focuses on sustainability and weight reduction. The cabinet will be constructed using a unique bio-resin reinforced with natural fibres, a

Pratt & Whitney Canada's PioneerLab Hybrid Helicopter Program on Track Amid Steady Market Demand

Pratt & Whitney Canada reports its PioneerLab hybrid-electric helicopter demonstrator program is progressing on schedule. The company is developing the new propulsion system to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for future rotorcraft. Development is supported by steady demand and consistent interest from manufacturers and operators within the aviation

Air Tahiti Nui to resume Sydney flights in late 4Q26

Air Tahiti Nui has confirmed it will resume its direct service between Papeete and Sydney, Australia. The route, which was suspended in March 2020, is scheduled to restart on November 1, 2026. Flights will operate twice weekly, utilizing the airline's Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This move marks a significant

Canadian Research Council to Acquire Bombardier Global 6500 for Defense Technology Development

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is purchasing a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet to serve as a high-tech testbed. This aircraft will be extensively modified to support the development and evaluation of new defense and security-related technologies. The initiative is designed to bolster Canada's domestic aerospace and

Syzygy Plasmonics Partners With Brazil's Raízen To Produce SAF From Biogas

Houston-based startup Syzygy Plasmonics has entered the sustainable aviation fuel market by signing a joint development agreement with Raízen, a major Brazilian bioenergy producer. The partnership aims to produce low-carbon-intensity SAF using biogas derived from agricultural waste. Syzygy will deploy its innovative photocatalytic reactor technology, which converts methane and carbon