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Airbus A220-300

Airbus A220-300

Source: Airbus


AIRBUS FACES TWIN STRIKE VOTES AT BELFAST A220 PLANT

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Airbus A220-300

Airbus A220-300

Source: Airbus


BELFAST - Workers at Airbus's Belfast manufacturing facility are set to vote on potential strike action following the rejection of the company's latest wage proposal. Two major trade unions, Unite and GMB, are organizing separate industrial action ballots among their members at the Northern Ireland site. The plant plays a critical role in Airbus's supply chain, as it is responsible for producing the composite wings for the entire A220 jetliner family. Any work stoppages could threaten Airbus's efforts to increase production rates for the narrowbody aircraft program.

Source: Flight Global
Associated URL: https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/airbus-faces-twin-strike-votes-at-belfast-a220-plant/
Author: Dominic Perry 
 
Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Phenom 300

Source: PRNewsfoto/GrandView Jets


EMBRAER’S PHENOM 300EV SECURES TRIPLE CERTIFICATION, BECOMES FIRST LIGHT JET CERTIFIED WITH GARMIN®

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Phenom 300

Source: PRNewsfoto/GrandView Jets


SÃO PAULO - The Embraer Phenom 300EV has achieved type certification from three primary aviation governing bodies, including Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

This regulatory approval clears the updated model for commercial operation across major international markets and establishes it as the first light jet certified to feature Garmin Emergency Autoland technology. The system engages manually or automatically to navigate and land the aircraft autonomously if a pilot becomes incapacitated.

To support the upgraded avionics, which also incorporate a rudder-by-wire system and automated braking capabilities, the aircraft uses a proprietary Multi-Purpose Electronic Controller (MEC) intended to manage electronic flight systems and streamline maintenance procedures. Beyond safety enhancements, the updated design offers increases to flight range and total payload capacity, bringing the total range to 2,055 nautical miles under standard NBAA IFR reserves. Interior updates include enhanced satellite connectivity, improved cabin climate management, and modified interior amenities, with initial customer deliveries planned to begin in 2028.

 
Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility

Source: Eve Air Mobility


EVE AIR MOBILITY ACHIEVES FIRST TRANSITION FLIGHT MILESTONE, ADVANCING EVTOL PROGRAM TOWARD WING-BOR

Monday, August 3, 2026
Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility

Source: Eve Air Mobility


MELBOURNE - Eve Air Mobility completed an initial partial transition flight test for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype. During the test, the aircraft engaged its rear pusher propeller in flight to begin shifting from vertical lift toward horizontal, wing-borne propulsion. The test lasted 3 minutes and 9 seconds, covering approximately 0.84 nautical miles at a maximum altitude of 90 feet, reaching a stabilized speed of 27 knots and a ground speed of 30 knots.

The test forms part of an ongoing developmental campaign aimed at expanding the prototype's flight envelope and collecting technical data. Eve Air Mobility plans to use the results to evaluate aerodynamic loads and systems performance as it works toward higher-speed transition testing, data-link validation, and eventually regulatory certification with authorities such as ANAC and the FAA.

Source: Embraer
Associated URL: https://www.embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS
Author: G. Holve, Analyst 
 

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