Charlotte Bailey
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Freelance writer for AIN.

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Rotorcraft

Abu Dhabi-backed eVTOL Nears First Flight in UAE

Autocraft confident E20+ aircraft will receive GCAA certification in 2027 or 2028
20+ developed by Autocraft and TCab Tech
Aircraft

Comac Makes Dubai Airshow Debut

Chinese manufacturer looking to expand international reach
Comac C919
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sikorsky on Track for U-Hawk First Flight Next Year

Worldwide interest in autonomous S-70UAS a month after concept first revealed
Sikorsky U-Hawk
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Joins ACJ Service Center Network

AMAC's Bodrum facility now supports Turkish carrier SunExpress
AMAC and ACJ
Sustainability and Environment

UAE Considers Implementing Mandatory SAF Blends

Executive committee analyzing impact of 1% uptake requirement
Sharif Salim Al-Olama,
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Skyfall’s Vampire Sinking Teeth into Russia

New interceptor complements the most-used Ukrainian heavy bomber drone
Skyfall Vampire drone
Airlines

Embraer Lands Helvetic, Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders at Dubai Airshow

New and returning customers for the E-Jet family sign Embraer’s first show orders
Embraer E175
Rotorcraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Build of remotely piloted aircraft to be completed by the end of the year
Honda eVTOL at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Textron's SkyCourier Misses Its Dubai Airshow Debut

Overflight approvals fall through after the aircraft’s Africa tour
Cessna SkyCourier
Aircraft

Jekta Eyes Middle East as Market for Amphibious Aircraft

Luxury tourism sector represents first use case for upcoming PHA-ZE 100
Jekta and Tahseen deal at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait

777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch
Boeing 777-9
Aircraft

Emirati Knights Parade New Steeds

The UAE’s national aerobatic team is now flying the Hongdu L-15 Falcon from China
Al Fursan Dubai Airshow 2025
Avionics

Black Box in the Sky Captures Data on the Fly

Honeywell also seeks solutions for GPS jamming, pilot fatigue, and more
Black Box in the Sky Honeywell
Security

MedAire Launches Upgraded Alert Management System

SolitAir to benefit from redesigned travel intelligence platform
MedAire alert system
Training and Workforce

Boeing Launches Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer

First element within computer and iPad-compatible application now available
Boeing virtual procedures trainer
Operations

Dnata Rolls in 100 Vehicles To Support Dubai Airshow

Provides fleet of sustainable assets across event
dnata ground services
Charter & Fractional

FAI Aviation Dubs Dubai Airshow as Desirable Debut

Inaugural show appearance celebrates 23 years of UAE presence
FAI Aviation Group
Training and Workforce

Bombardier Joins U.S. Army’s PaYS Program

Company to support U.S. military personnel connect with civilian employment
Bombardier technician
Sustainability and Environment

Embraer Commissions Solar Installation at Florida HQ

Onsite power generation will also be offered to local energy network
Embraer florida center next to a palm tree
Engines

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles Study Hydrogen-Electric Airship

Airlander could be first non-fixed-wing integration of ZA600 propulsion system
Airlander airship with ZeroAvia logo
Rotorcraft

Skyportz Starts Building First Aeroberm Vertipad Prototype

Real-world testing to verify simulation-based benefits of unique modular design
Digital rending of Aeroberm octagonal landing pad
Sustainability and Environment

ZeroAvia Receives €21.4 Million to Deliver Norwegian Cargo Aircraft

European funding validates hydrogen-electric aviation as strategic technology, says developer
Cessna Grand Caravan with Zero Avia logo flying over Norwegian fjords
Charter & Fractional

Joby’s Blade Trials eVTOL NYC Commutes with Helicopters

Helicopter flights will verify commuter demand and trial planned air taxi operations
Man in suit walking towards helicopter on Manhattan helipad
Training and Workforce

‘Fly For a Cure’ Campaign Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Paragon Aviation Group marks a decade of making a difference
group standing wearing various pink clothing
Aircraft

Joby Powers Up First FAA-conforming eVTOL Prototype

FAA type inspection authorization testing set to begin soon
Joby aircraft flying
Sustainability and Environment

UK Allocates Funding to Tackle Non-CO2 Aircraft Emissions

Trio of UK-based initiatives receive government-backed support
Digital rendering of contrail formation
Rotorcraft

VerdeGo Hybrid-electric VTOL Study Awarded NASA Contract

Extended 24-month project to focus on eVTOL applications of modified turbine powerplant
VerdeGo Hummingbird 300L modified rotorcraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Gulf Carrier Etihad Set to Trial Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

Testing and evaluation of Lodd’s freight-carrying drone will start in the UAE
signing ceremony between Etihad Cargo and LODD Autonomous
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aeronautical Data Systems Joins Starr Safety Partnership

Discounted safety-focused software and services available to members
ADS Ergo Blue app onscreen
Airports

Cambodian PM Inaugurates New Airport in Phnom Penh

Techo International Airport now operational under phased expansion plan
View across the roof of Tecno International Airport