Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the Rostec state conglomerate, has delivered another batch of new-build Su-35S multirole fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), reinforcing one of the service’s key frontline combat aircraft fleets. The delivery was announced on 17 April and marks the latest in a continuing series of transfers intended to sustain operational readiness and modernise Russia’s tactical aviation inventory. According to official statemen

Piper Aircraft has announced the introduction of an advanced seven-blade MT-Propeller as a new factory option for its flagship M700 Fury single-engine turboprop, marking another step in the company’s ongoing programme of product refinement and performance enhancement. The announcement, made from Vero Beach, Florida, confirmed that the new propeller has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for installation on the M7

Dassault Aviation’s upcoming Falcon 10X is set to introduce a significant first for the business jet sector with the adoption of what the company says is business aviation’s first all-composite wing. The new ultra-long-range flagship, currently in development, is expected to combine advanced materials, aerodynamic efficiency and long-range capability in a move that could influence future aircraft design across the segment. The Falcon 10X was launched as Dassault’s answer to g

Bell Textron has released initial operational data from its Nacelle Improvement (NI) Programme for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, reporting reductions in maintenance requirements and improved readiness rates among modified U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22 aircraft. The company said the upgraded nacelle system has now accumulated more than 10,000 flight hours, providing an early indication of how the changes are performing in active service conditions. Bel

Electric propulsion specialist magniX has unveiled a new air-cooled electric engine aimed squarely at the general aviation market, marking a further step in the company’s strategy to expand beyond commercial and regional aircraft applications into recreational and training segments. Announced on 14 April 2026 in Everett, Washington, and Lakeland, Florida, the new magniAIR engine is designed for light aircraft categories, including experimental, light sport, and flight trainin

Cirrus Aircraft says demand for its products in Europe remains strong as the manufacturer showcases two of its latest models at Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. The company is presenting the updated SR Series G7+ piston aircraft and the new SF50 G3 Vision Jet, with the latter expected to receive European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification later this year. The European market currently represents around 10% of Cirrus’ global fleet, a share that has remained

By Garth Calitz The Taildraggers Fly-In, a favourite among aviators for the past 16 years, was on the verge of being removed from the aviation calendar. Richard Nicholson, who had been leading the event since its inception in 2009, decided to call it a day. Initially, Nylstroom was the event's home, hosting the first 10 gatherings. Unfortunately, the Nylstroom airfield was overtaken by an ever-expanding squatter camp, prompting the organisers to move the event to Warmbaths in

By Garth Calitz South African Airways (SAA) has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, will resign effective at the end of April 2026. This decision was confirmed after a Board meeting, with Barbara Creecy, acting as the shareholder representative, formally accepting Lamola’s resignation in conjunction with the airline’s Board. Professor Lamola will leave the airline after nearly four years, having initially joined SAA in July 2021 as a Non-E

Ethiopian Airlines has marked its 80th anniversary, commemorating eight decades of continuous operations and growth into one of Africa’s largest and most influential aviation groups. The milestone was formally announced at a press conference in Addis Ababa, where Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew outlined the significance of the anniversary and the airline’s plans to celebrate the occasion throughout the year. The launch event, held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, r

The Artemis II mission concluded successfully with the safe return of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, marking the end of humanity’s first crewed deep space flight in more than five decades. The capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California following a 10-day journey that carried astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth. The Orion spacecraft travelled approximately 694,000 miles during the mission. Its return phase saw the capsule re-enter Earth’