Positive Aviation advances its ATR 72 amphibian project with the first float delivery, aiming to rival Canadair for aerial firefighting in Europe.

Comac completes the maiden flight of the C919-600, a high-altitude variant designed for operations on the Tibetan Plateau and other elevated regions.

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.

The solar-powered X721 Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) has completed its first flight in France.

ATR expects intensified order activity in the second half of the year and discusses what it would take to pursue production in the U.S.

Boeing's Kelly Ortberg agrees that commercial airframers and their suppliers could change the business model if they build a next-generation air transport, but it will not happen during the current generation of single aisles.

Pratt & Whitney believes its second-generation GTF design combined with advanced systems from RTX could give it a head start in the race for a place on the next Airbus and Boeing single-aisle projects.

ATR explores hybrid-electric and all-thermal engines for its EVO program, aiming for 20% efficiency gains while waiting for technology to mature.