Merlin Labs appears on track to launch into certification flight testing early next year for a modified Cessna Caravan with autonomous flight capability.
ASTRONAUTICS was selected by Airbus to supply next-gen flight data interface management unit (nFDIMU) as line-fit solution for A321XLR, as selectable catalog option for A320neo Family, and as line-fit solution for A320neos from 2026.
PRATT & WHITNEY has follow-on order from Frontier Airlines to supply GTFs for another 91 A321neos (now 235 A320neo Family aircraft) for delivery from 4Q26 in deal that includes long-term EngineWise maintenance program.
MTU AERO ENGINES completed initial design phase for megawatt-class powertrain being developed under EU technology project HEROPS (Hydrogen-Electric Zero Emission Propulsion System) for regional aircraft starting in 2035.
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES successfully tested three fan blade configurations for technological readiness of large-diameter fan blades developed for the Open Fan architecture of the CFMRISE technology demonstration program.
BETA TECHNOLOGIES secured commitment from Republic Airways (merging with Mesa Air Group) to evaluate all-electric CX-300 CTOL using pre-certification aircraft to be delivered later this year to assess performance and routes.
