Charlotte Bailey
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Freelance writer for AIN.

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Aircraft

Business Aircraft OEMs Fight for Market Share in Europe

Textron Aviation leads European business aviation market share despite popularity of heavy jets
JetNet data published by the EBAA
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio Knows It Needs to Up Its Product Support Game

Revamped Avanti NX pusherprop just one element of wider Baykar-backed revamp
P.180 Avanti on static display
Operations

European Bizav Already Weak—And Then Came War

With discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates, European governments have left their aviation sector with a sluggish growth rate
European business aircraft
Sustainability and Environment

Bristell B23 Energic Selects Safran EngineUs Electric Motor

Deliveries of all-electric trainer to start by early 2027
B23 Energic taxiing on runway
Avionics

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics
Vaeridion Microliner
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut

Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe
Cessna Citation Ascend
Avionics

ForeFlight App Introduces Emergency Glide Mode

Feature identifies reachable runways and off-airport landing sites in event of emergency
ForeFlight emergency glide mode
FBOs

ExecuJet Marks 20 Years of Business Aviation Service in Germany

Luxaviation subsidiary's FBO network includes prominent Berlin and Munich bases
ExecuJet crew standing on ground handling vehicle, jets on apron in background
Aircraft

Cirrus Sees Strong European Demand For Vision Jets

Upcoming EASA type certification expected later this year
Cirrus G3 Vision Jet in flight
Aircraft

Vertical Achieves Full Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition

UK eVTOL developer becomes second in world to accomplish testing milestone
Vertical VX4 aircraft in flight
Accidents

Global 6500 Athena Operational as SNC Completes Testing

Modified Bombardier business jet ISR platforms cleared for service with U.S. Army
Modified Global 6500 in flight
Aircraft

Lyte Aviation Announces SkyClinic VTOL Aircraft Concept

Indian leasing group Vman has provisionally agreed to buy 10 aircraft
Tiltrotor aircraft concept with surgical suite in disaster zone
Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Aircraft

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers
Elysian E9X rendering in flight
Aircraft

Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri Orders Cessna Caravan

Indonesian operator to use additional aircraft for charter and logistics services
Two Cessna Caravans in flight against sunset
Operations

KlasJet Muses Nordic and Italian Market Approaches

Lithuanian charter airline reflects on European idiosyncrasies
KlasJet Boeing 737-500 parked on ramp
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Magnifica Air Installing ACA Filtration System

New airline’s first aircraft to enter outfitting this month
Magnifica ACJ321 neo parked on a ramp
FBOs

Euro Jet Opens Budapest Crew Office

19th addition to crew lounge network precedes major sporting final in Hungary’s capital
four people standing outside hangar
Engines

French Funding Backs Ascendance’s Hybrid Propulsion System

Support from France 2030 will help enable series production of propulsion system
Ascendance Atea hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft
Operations

Cessna SkyCourier Scores First Military Sale

Five modified aircraft to support Belgian special operations forces
Artist's impression of SkyCourier in grey scheme, airborne
Aircraft

Vaeridion Fundraising to Build Microliner Prototype

Increased industrialization at Oberpfaffenhoffen follows acquisition of ex-Lilium battery center
Vaeridion Microliner
Rotorcraft

Vietnam Helicopter Corp Orders Three More H225s

Offshore fleet renewal and expansion builds on long-lasting relationship with OEM
Two VNH-painted orange and blue H225s hovering above tarmac
Aircraft

Comlux Receives U.S. Approval for ACJ TwoTwenty Cabin

FAA supplemental type certificate joins existing Boeing BBJ cabin approval
White ACJ TwoTwenty parked on ramp
Rotorcraft

Airbus Racer Expands Flight-test Envelope

Conclusion of first test campaign phase precedes scheduled ‘eco-mode’ operations
Airbus Racer mid flight
Aircraft

Potential First Op Deployment for G550-based EA-37Bs

Two U.S. ‘Compass Call’ aircraft make first landing at UK’s RAF Mildenhall
L3Harris G550 electronic warfare aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Raises Further $50 million For eVTOL Aircraft

UK company says it potentially has access to up to $850 million in additional funds
Valo aircraft mockup illuminated
Aircraft

Daher Delivers Sixth Aircraft to Longtime Customer

U.S.-based medical doctor Ian Fries has used the TBM family professionally for more than two decades
Daher TBM 980 delivered to Dr. Ian Fries
Aircraft

Indonesian Defense Ministry Orders 12 Pilatus PC-24s

Firm jet contract supported by LOI for 24 PC-21 trainers
PC-24 flying over blue ocean
Operations

EBAA Successfully Reforms Membership Voting Structure

Newly ratified system offers one vote for all members
Stage full of people