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H55 Accelerates North American Expansion with New Aircraft Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Canada

Source: H55 Over 100 systems already sold on the Bristell B23 Energic platform, as the company inaugurates its facility in the Canadian province of Quebec to continue supporting its customers Following the sale of the first 100 electric aircraft, H55, a global leader in certified electric propulsion systems for aviation, officially inaugurated today its new production site and engineering offices in Longueuil, located within Québec's aerospace innovation zone in eastern Canada. The new plant is manufacturing battery packs for customer aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. This marks H55's first North American location and the launch of its production operations in Canada. Today's inauguration not only celebrates H55's commitment to Canada but also the growing momentum of electric [...]

2025-08-28T22:19:50+03:00September 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing South Korea's flag carrier intends to buy 777-9s, 787-10s, 737-10s and 777-8 Freighters to optimize fuel-efficiency across global network Commitment will be the largest for the airline, adding to its March 2025 order for 40 Boeing widebody jets Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier's growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air's commitment will be the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air's first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across the [...]

2025-08-27T19:19:10+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

H55’s All-Electric B23 Energic Concludes 8-State “Across America” Tour—100 Orders Secured Year-to-Date, With Additional Major Fleet Contracts Nearing Closure

Source: H55 H55's sales momentum accelerates with commitments from both flight schools and forward-looking aircraft owners proving that electric aviation is ready to scale and cementing H55's leadership in clean, quiet, cost-efficient aviation H55, the Swiss electric aviation pioneer born from the Solar Impulse project, has completed its landmark 8-state "Across America" tour, introducing its Electric Propulsion System (EPS) aboard the Bristell B23 Energic to flight schools, aircraft owners, professional pilots, aviation universities, the US Air Force, aviation enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. Over a four-month period, the aircraft completed 192 all-electric passenger flights, visiting 25 airports across Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, Wisconsin, and New York—offering the U.S. market a firsthand experience of electric flight technology now ready for [...]

2025-08-19T21:05:37+03:00August 20th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Gogo Galileo HDX option on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3

Source: Textron Aviation Customers who will be taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet now have the option to include the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installed on their aircraft. By integrating Gogo Galileo HDX, customers can benefit from an additional global connectivity solution that delivers exceptional performance. Announced in October 2024, the CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. “Cessna Citation business jets are known for their luxury and productivity,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “Whether for work or entertainment, this robust solution ensures customers’ in-flight experience is as connected as their life [...]

2025-08-18T19:07:56+03:00August 18th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer APAC Airlines Business Seminar Reflects Momentum in the Region

Source: Embraer Discussions centered around emerging trends, new opportunities for airlines and the need for greater connectivity Embraer hosted the Asia Pacific edition of its Airline Business Seminar in Singapore, bringing together airlines, the financing community, consultants and aviation authorities from across the region from the 6th to the 7th of August 2025. The closed-door event offered a platform for attendees to share and discuss emerging trends in the sub-regions of Asia Pacific, new traveler patterns and the opportunities it is creating for airlines and aircraft types like the E-Jets and E-Jets E2 families of regional aircraft and small narrowbody aircraft. Raul Villaron, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “The APAC Embraer Airline Business Seminar featured robust discussions [...]

2025-08-13T02:17:25+03:00August 13th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

Source: Boeing Long-time 777 operator to expand and renew fleet with fuel-efficient 777-9 widebody jets Order makes Cathay Pacific the largest 777-9 operator in Asia Pacific Boeing and Cathay Pacific have announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key global markets. "We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub," [...]

2025-08-07T00:42:13+03:00August 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Cessna Citation Longitude Expands Its Global Reach With First Order In Brazil

Source: Textron Aviation The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business jets, which are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was ordered by a longtime Citation customer that currently operates several aircraft from across the Textron Aviation product portfolio, including a Cessna Citation business jet and a Cessna and Beechcraft turboprop. Expected to deliver in 2026, the Longitude will be used for business and personal travel. “With its class-leading performance, quiet cabin and range, the Citation Longitude is perfectly suited to meet the needs of our customers in Brazil — one of the most [...]

2025-08-05T17:55:49+03:00August 5th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer finished 2Q25 with a US$29.7 Billion Backlog

Source: Embraer Commercial Aviation reported an 8-year backlog record of US$13.1 billion and the division book-to-bill reached 1.8x over the past 12 months, The E175 celebrated an important milestone – 1,000 units sold since its 2005 launch; Executive Aviation delivered 38 aircraft during the quarter, up 41% year-over-year; The backlog for Defense & Security reached US$4.3 billion, 2x higher than last year; Services & Support registered a new backlog record, up 55% year-over-year. Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. Embraer delivered 61 aircraft in 2Q25 across all its business units. The result reflects a 30% increase compared [...]

2025-08-01T16:53:32+03:00August 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

H55 Redefines Noise Standards at Major U.S. Airport

Source: H55 H55's electric aircraft flies so quiet, that during a noise measurement test, the Bristell B23 Energic powered by H55 propulsion system was so quiet that the electric aircraft flew without triggering three of six official noise-monitoring sensors. On 11 July 2025, the B23 Energic flew identical flight paths alongside a comparable piston-engine across the airport's six official noise-monitoring stations: 3 of 6 sensors recorded no aircraft noise—the B23 flew below ambient sound thresholds (60 dB) The remaining sensors registered the B23 Energic at 1/10th of intensity of the noise measured in comparison to the piston aircraft "Electric aviation isn't the future—it's here," said Michael Fronapfel, CEO of Centennial Airport. "The B23 Energic offers noise levels so low, they're [...]

2025-08-01T16:52:09+03:00August 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2025 results

Source: Airbus 306 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 29.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.2 billion EBIT (reported) € 1.6 billion; EPS (reported) € 1.93 Free cash flow before customer financing € -1.6 billion 2025 guidance unchanged Airbus SE reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2025. “The commercial performance in the first half of 2025 has been strong across the Company,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “Our H1 financials reflect transformation progress in our Defence and Space division and the lower commercial aircraft deliveries compared to a year ago. We are producing aircraft in line with our plans but deliveries are backloaded as we face persistent engine supply issues on the A320 programme. The [...]

2025-07-31T19:25:35+03:00July 31st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|