French startup Kepplair secures first ATR72 for firefighting conversion
Kepplair, a French startup developing a firefighting version of the ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, announced on May 28, 2026,…
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COMAC C919 twinjet to make first appearance at the Dubai Airshow 2025
China’s domestically developed C919 twin-engined passenger jet is poised to make its Middle East debut at the Dubai…
Global titanium market at risk of tightening as China-Russia grip persists
Titanium remains an essential element for the aerospace industry, which absorbs about half of the total global production…
Bucher equips Air Côte d’Ivoire’s new A330-900neo with cabin interior components
Aircraft interior specialist firm Bucher has reached another major milestone in its development by delivering a complete set…
Embraer delivered 62 new aircraft to customers in 3Q25, up from 2024 figure
On October 2, 2025, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced its latest set of delivery figures of new aircraft…
Japan Airlines considering replacements for its regional aircraft fleet
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) is said to be considering “successor aircraft types” for its regional aircraft fleet. Currently,…
Embraer receives order for one A-29 Super Tucano from Sierra Nevada Corporation
On September 23, 2025, Brazilian planemaker Embraer and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) entered into an agreement for the…
Mexico certifies first aircraft developed domestically in over 70 years
The Mexican aviation authority has certified the first new aircraft type in seven decades to be fully developed…
From eVTOLs to MRO: How Georgia is becoming a US East Coast aerospace hub
US states like Washington and California are widely recognized as aerospace powerhouses. Yet across the country on the…
Embraer delivered 61 new aircraft in 2Q25, up 30% over 2Q24
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has revealed it delivered 61 aircraft in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) across…
Air Tahiti to operate new ATR72 in ‘HighLine’ all-business class configuration
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Air Tahiti announced that it intends to operate one of its newly…
Preview: Highlights of the aircraft to be showcased at Paris Air Show 2025
With the bi-annual Paris Air Show (PAS2025) just days away, AeroTime takes a look at the aircraft that…
Airbus to present an A321XLR in full Riyadh Air livery at Paris Air Show 2025
As part of its presence at the upcoming Paris Air Show 2025 being held at Paris-Le Bourget Airport…
Boeing set to increase monthly 737 MAX production rates, indicates CEO
Boeing’s CEO has stated that the planemaker is set to increase the monthly production rate of its 737…
Deutsche Aircraft rolls out D328eco prototype at ceremony in Germany
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the long-awaited test prototype (known as ‘TAC1’) of its new generation turboprop aircraft, the…
Textron Aviation marks fifth anniversary of the Cessna 408 SkyCourier
On May 20, 2025, Wichita-based Textron Aviation celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first flight of its Cessna…
Boeing may see all 737 MAX death charges dropped amid uproar from families
On May 16, 2025, families of the 346 victims killed in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes were…
Delta to use loophole to avoid Trump tariffs by re-routing A350 delivery flights
Facing the threat of costly import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the US, Delta Air Lines…