This week represented a significant milestone in the global commercial aviation industry as the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) made its inaugural appearance at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Starting on November 17th at Al Maktoum International Airport, the event marked the Middle Eastern debut of China's domestically developed narrow-body airliner, the C919, along with its regional jet variant, the C909 business jet. COMAC's participation in the renowned air

Bell Textron, in a fruitful long-term partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines, has announced a major milestone in sustainable aviation: a single Bell 505 helicopter has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This accomplishment, revealed at the European Rotors 2025 event in Cologne, Germany, highlights Bell's steadfast dedication to sustainability and its pioneering role in integrating eco-friendly practices into its flight operations. Th

The KC-46A Pegasus program by Boeing is gaining traction as the U.S. Air Force orders 15 more aircraft under the Lot 12 production contract. Announced on 25 November 2025, this agreement is valued at US$2.47 billion, increasing the total number of KC-46A tankers delivered or contracted globally to 183. According to Boeing, the new award provides critical production stability for the Pegasus line in Everett, Washington, particularly for long-lead components sourced through its

Daher has taken a significant step into the defence aerospace sector with the successful inaugural flight of its EyePulse Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone demonstration. Conducted at their Tarbes facility in southern France, this test flight marks a major achievement for Daher and underscores France's initiative to rapidly advance its drone capabilities. The flight was conducted under a call from the French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armeme