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Charlotte Bailey
News Reporter
Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports.
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.
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Latest from Charlotte Bailey
Rotorcraft
Leonardo’s Helicopter Orders Rise 28% in 2026
UK military contract drives growth in first nine months of year
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
China's AutoFlight Makes Five-eVTOL Formation Flight
Autonomous aircraft flew over 133 kilometers at company's test site
Training and Workforce
Europe’s MPL Providing Different Road for Pilots
Fewer hours, more targeted training
Accidents
Piaggio Pledges To Protect and Promote Archives
Agreement with Italy’s Ministry of Culture to support new museum
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Association Appoints New Chair
New leadership at industry group as annual awards announced
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Excellence Selects Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Xs
Entire Cessna Citation X fleet outfitted with connectivity solution
Aircraft
Ethiopia Receives First Russian Su-35 Fighters
Two of up to twelve jets delivered amid escalating local conflict
Aircraft
BAE Systems and Bombardier Start Combat Air Collaboration
New framework agreement focuses on future combat air capabilities
Aircraft
Archangel Ascends: Special Missions Falcon 8X Delivered
French signals intelligence aircraft delivered to Évreux Air Base
Sustainability and Environment
Swedish Climate Activists Impact Stockholm FBO
Environmental protest temporarily shuts private terminal at Bromma Airport
Aircraft
Canada Receives First F-35 Fighter In Low-Key Handover
Final decision over full future fighter fleet remains unconfirmed
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
F-22 Fighter Jet Controls Anduril YFQ-44A Drone Flight
Collaborative combat aircraft teaming builds on earlier tests
Aircraft
Skyfly Secures $10 million To Commercialize eVTOL Aircraft
Hybrid-electric uncrewed defense variant also revealed
Training and Workforce
CAE Adds Four More Bizav Simulators Across Americas
Additional full-flight biz-av training devices now available
Aircraft
Natilus’ Freighter Concept Awarded U.S. Defense Funding
Optionally-piloted blended-wing-body freighter to make first flight in 2028
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Challenger 600 Family Soundproofing Gets Canadian Approval
Custom-fitted treatments gained FAA and EASA approval in 2022
Charter & Fractional
Jet Out Grows CJ4 Gen2 Fleet and Almost Doubles Hours
Delivery of 15th Citation CJ4 Gen2 accompanies steep rise in annual flight hours
Sustainability and Environment
Corporate Support Could Triple SAF Purchases by 2030
Unlocking Scope 3 emissions objectives key to elevated demand
Maintenance and Modifications
Prince Aviation Hosts EASA Practical Maintenance Training
Hands-on training cover supported for Cessna 560 XL/XLS aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Charter Group STA Jets Acquires International Jet
Californian charter provider further extends national network
Operations
Five Norwegian Sites for Hybrid-Electric Flight Demos
Electra Aero to fly from various locations in late 2027
Charter & Fractional
SkyReserve Presents Premium Charter Pricing Options
Charter quotes shown in real time alongside commercial alternatives
Maintenance and Modifications
Veryon Unveils AI-enabled Bizjet Maintenance Platform
Integrated workflow aims to streamline and simplify troubleshooting
Aircraft
Saab Rolls Out Sweden’s First S106 GlobalEye
Air force AEW&C on schedule for delivery in 2027
Operations
Avanti Owners Hold First U.S. Gathering in Galveston
Piaggio previewed Avanti NX designs before taking the Evo to NBAA-BACE
Rotorcraft
Aero Friedrichshafen Gives Helicopters More Lift in 2027
Expanded helicopter presence spans executive and general aviation
Charter & Fractional
Avinode: U.S. Charter Demand Climbs 27% in Past Year
Departures remain stable despite influx of U.S.-based brokers
Aircraft
French Air Force PC-7 MKX Trainer Makes First Flight
Test campaign commences from Pilatus’ Swiss headquarters
Security
Missile Protection System Certified for Global 7500
Ondas’ AMPS gains EASA approval for Bombardier’s long-range jet
Operations
Skyportz To Test Full-Scale Vertiport Next Year
Fabrication of proprietary Aeroberm design now underway in Australia
