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Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

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Aerowash has received a positive award notice from International Airlines Group (IAG) following a competitive tender process. The contract covers the supply of aircraft washing robots for British Airways’ operations at London Heathrow Airport.

The next step is to finalize and sign a delivery agreement, which is expected within approximately three weeks. The deal includes several washing robots and is planned to be implemented through a multi-year leasing arrangement.

“This is a real milestone for Aerowash. Being selected by one of the world’s leading airline groups is a strong recognition of our technology and our organization. This once again shows that Aerowash is a leading supplier in this niche segment,” says Niklas Adler, CEO of Aerowash. [Read more…] about Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

Chinese company AutoFlight unveils ‘world’s first five-ton class’ eVTOL aircraft

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Chinese startup AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, the world’s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration at the company’s low-altitude flight test facility center.

During the demonstration, where Matrix flew alongside AutoFlight’s 2-ton CarryAll cargo eVTOL, Matrix completed the full mode transition flight sequence, transitioning from vertical take-off through cruise flight to vertical landing.

The achievement validates AutoFlight’s eVTOL technologies across complex aerodynamic systems, high-power electric propulsion, and advanced flight control systems, marking the first time a 5-ton eVTOL has achieved full transition flight. [Read more…] about Chinese company AutoFlight unveils ‘world’s first five-ton class’ eVTOL aircraft

Electric air taxis: Paris’ future in the skies and what it means for luxury travel

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Although electric air taxi services missed their high‑profile Paris 2024 debut, the promise of urban air mobility still looms large over the French capital.

Paris and French authorities had hoped that 2024 would mark the first major public showcase of electric air taxis, offering a futuristic new layer to urban transport and hinting at a new era of elevated mobility for visitors.

While these plans did not fully materialise during the Olympics due to regulatory and certification delays, continued development suggests a near‑future where environmentally cleaner air taxi services enhance premium traveller experiences in and around Paris. [Read more…] about Electric air taxis: Paris’ future in the skies and what it means for luxury travel

Barq Group and Elroy Air to establish $200 million joint venture in Abu Dhabi to manufacture autonomous aircraft

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Barq Group, a smart mobility and logistics solutions provider in the MENA region, and Elroy Air, a US-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, have announced the signing of an agreement.

This collaboration between the parties establishes the framework for a joint venture (JV) that will invest $200 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi to produce the Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo UAS.

This production facility will supply Chaparral systems to commercial and humanitarian customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region upon receipt of all necessary approvals. [Read more…] about Barq Group and Elroy Air to establish $200 million joint venture in Abu Dhabi to manufacture autonomous aircraft

Benefits of Using Aviation Maintenance Software Today

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Accuracy, reliability, and efficiency are required for any aviation maintenance. Technology has changed the way maintenance teams do their jobs in the last several years.

Today, software for aviation maintenance is one of the most significant pieces of software for ensuring safety, saving time, and facilitating regulatory compliance. The benefits of using such software are several, and they apply to operators, technicians, and managers. [Read more…] about Benefits of Using Aviation Maintenance Software Today

Wisk completes first flight of Generation 6 autonomous eVTOL

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Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, has announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the US Wisk says it is the only company to have designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft.

The aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stabilized flight maneuvers at Wisk’s flight test facility in Hollister, California.

This success validates the aircraft’s core flight systems and is a critical first step in an extensive testing campaign. This Generation 6 aircraft is the subject of Wisk’s type certification application and ongoing certification project. [Read more…] about Wisk completes first flight of Generation 6 autonomous eVTOL

World’s first commercial vertiport DXV reaches ‘topping-out’ construction milestone

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Skyports Infrastructure, a developer of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility industry, and Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), have reached a pivotal milestone in the construction of the “DXV” vertiport, conducting the ceremonial “topping-out” ceremony to celebrate the building reaching its highest point.

The world’s first commercial vertiport, “DXV”, located adjacent to Dubai International Airport, is now 60 percent complete, with construction running on schedule for planned completion for Q1 2026. Post launch the vertiport will cater to flights with Joby Aviation’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with commercial services planned in 2026.

The vertiport will be the central node of Skyports’ and RTA’s Dubai Vertiport Network (the world’s first), with further network nodes in collaboration with different developers in Dubai. [Read more…] about World’s first commercial vertiport DXV reaches ‘topping-out’ construction milestone

Aviator Airport Alliance secures full scope ground handling contract with Norwegian in Helsinki

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Aviator Airport Alliance, said to be the largest independent ground handling provider in the Nordic region and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a contract with Scandinavia’s second-largest airline Norwegian.

The multi year contract is for the provision of full ground handling services at Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland.

The agreement, which will see Aviator’s subsidiary Aviator Airport Services Finland deliver the services, is said to be “extensive, covering 4,115 turnarounds annually”. [Read more…] about Aviator Airport Alliance secures full scope ground handling contract with Norwegian in Helsinki

Airbus Helicopters France adopts Airborne’s composite automation technologies

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At the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, and in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Airbus Helicopters has signed a Letter of Intent recently to adopt Airborne’s digital automation technologies for it’s factory in Le Bourget (Paris), France.

The goal is to optimise manufacturing efficiency and output of composite rotor hubs and helicopter blades. The intent is to implement both Airborne’s main software and automation systems: Automated Ply Placement and Kit by Light.

The focus will be on new automation and software to boost productivity and efficiency at Airbus’s Le Bourget factory in France. [Read more…] about Airbus Helicopters France adopts Airborne’s composite automation technologies

Abu Dhabi and Skyports take pivotal steps to bring commercial advanced air mobility to emirate

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Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Infrastructure, a specialist in vertiport infrastructure for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, have announced the development of Abu Dhabi’s commercial vertiport network, laying the foundation for an emirate wide vertiport rollout.

Announced on November 11th 2025 during DriftX Abu Dhabi, the partnership paves the way for AAM operations in the Emirate, confirming the construction of two initial vertiport sites at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI).

Construction of these initial vertiports is already underway, and are set to be complete in Q1 2026. More than 10 vertiport sites across the emirate will be developed as a part of the plan. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi and Skyports take pivotal steps to bring commercial advanced air mobility to emirate