Heart Aerospace successfully flew its X1 battery-electric prototype aircraft yesterday. That prototype, while large, is a proof-of-concept rather than a production model. That model, however, can validate systems and performance expectations for the planned 30 seat hybrid-electric airliner now scheduled…
United Engine Company in Russia has delivered the first production PD-8 engines to Yakovlev for installation on the fully Russian-built SJ-100. The fully Russian version of the SJ-100 is approaching certification, and when approved, will enable Russian airlines to replace…
Embraer posted record 2Q26 revenue of $2.2 billion, up 23% year over year and its strongest second quarter ever. Adjusted EPS of $1.19 crushed the $0.61 consensus by 95%. Backlog hit a new all-time high of $34.5 billion, up 16%…
COMAC’s C919 completed its first international flight earlier today, flying from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This marks a milestone for the program, which is intended to compete with the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family. An International Flight is…
Two eVTOL deals landed within days of each other this month. Archer Aviation is acquiring Boeing’s Wisk Aero, along with Insitu and SkyGrid, with Boeing taking a 19.75% equity stake in Archer as part of the transaction. Joby Aviation is…
Boeing today published its July Orders and Deliveries report. Boeing delivered 53 aircraft during the month and took in firm orders for 38 aircraft during July. The company also reported 8 order cancellations to net 30 orders. While July included…