Aerospace

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) have signed an MoU with the aim to regulate drone operations and ensure the safety of Dubai’s airspace.

Archer Aviation has announced a “Launch Edition” commercialisation programme for its Midnight aircraft with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) as its first customer.

In contrast with ATR’s parallel hybrid approach to the EVO, Aura Aero is betting on a series hybrid layout involving two turbogenerators.

Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.

The aircraft is to arrive ahead of Joby’s plans to start carrying its first passengers in late 2025 or early 2026 in Dubai.

Financial results for the leading aerospace companies for 2024 reveals RTX led the way for operating revenue with a reported turnover of $80.7 billion.

A key theme emerging from industry events and the latest earnings reports in the first two months of 2025 was how the supply chain is—finally—on the mend.

The Airbus A350F freighter is beginning to take shape, as Premium Aerotec delivered the first side shells to Airbus earlier in February.

The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.

Rolls-Royce plans to commence a new round of tests soon to further boost the performance of the Trent 1000 engine as it looks to regain market share on the 787.

The Australian Government has approved Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.

Morocco’s Sarah Airways has taken delivery of its first Falcon 900EX aircraft from Dassault Aviation.

Pratt & Whitney has received FAA certification for the upgraded Advantage version of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) that powers the A320neo.

MTU and Pratt & Whitney want a place on the next narrowbodies developed by Boeing and Airbus. The engine-makers now rule out an open fan.

Drone data collected through the FAA’s Remote ID and academic studies provides critical information for improving operations.

Arcadia eFuels and LanzaJet have flagged several EU policy discrepancies which are making it harder to get their projects off the ground.

The series of challenges aviation has been through lately in its sustainability endeavor is discouraging.

Qatar Airways will sponsor Web Summit Qatar for the second consecutive year, debuting revolutionary travel AI tools.

Embraer is keeping the E175-E2 on hold for another four years, the company confirmed Feb. 25.

Boeing has removed the COO title from Stephanie Pope, seemingly freeing the executive up to focus on running the Boeing Commercial Airplanes division.

Brazil has the world’s second largest agriculture market for aerial application behind the U.S.

Robinson Helicopter Company debuted in the index’s No. 8 slot, with a score of 7.5/10.

Diamond Aircraft has delivered an DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, an aviation services provider in the Middle East and North Africa.

The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.

Airlines and airports are investing more in IT to meet growing demand for travel, exploring the potential of AI and biometrics.