EHang Holdings achieved a historic milestone by completing the first fully autonomous urban eVTOL passenger flight in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 24, 2025. The autonomous two-seat EHang 216 carried a civil aviation regulator—making it the first time a regulatory authority chief has flown in a pilotless air taxi.
El Al has announced its first major route expansion since October 2023, adding nine new destinations across Asia and Europe. The expansion will increase the airline's network to a record 60 destinations, with three new Asian routes marking the airline's strongest focus on leisure travel in recent years.
El Al Israel Airlines plans a record North America push in summer 2026, with a sharp expansion of long-haul flying led by record service to North America. The airline will operate 55 weekly flights to North America, driven primarily by New York, and add one additional weekly frequency to Miami.
Elbit Systems expects to receive a contract for its PULS rocket artillery system from Greece, pending commercial negotiations with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense. The deal has been anticipated over several weeks, with Athens seeking to acquire 36 systems valued at approximately $757 million.
Electra has developed an ultra-short take-off and landing aircraft (ultraSTOL) with hybrid-electric capabilities. The EL9 aircraft can operate from surfaces smaller than typical supermarket parking lots, offering new approaches to regional air mobility.
Electra has established a dedicated defense division following successful hybrid-electric flight tests with the US Air Force, marking a significant milestone in military aviation innovation. The startup's EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft demonstrated operational capabilities including quiet operations, logistics command and control, and expeditionary power generation during AFRL testing in September 2025.
Electra Aviation has unveiled its EL9 plane, a hybrid-electric aircraft designed for ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities. The company is courting the Pentagon as a new customer, citing the need for runway independence or agnosticism in military operations.
Elfly, a Norwegian electric seaplane developer, has secured a $200 million contract with UrbanLink for 10 NOEMI amphibious aircraft. The deal marks Elfly's entry into the US market, with CEO Eric Lithun aiming to bring the aircraft into service by 2030.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced that the company has shifted its focus from Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, citing ease of access and speed as reasons for the change. This move comes after years of ambition to return US astronauts to the Moon and establish a foundation for a human mission to Mars.
Embraer has introduced a new operational concept for its A-29 Super Tucano, designed to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to AeroTime, the Brazilian manufacturer states that the concept relies largely on sensors and weapons already integrated into the A-29, combined with updated tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the setup of an E175 final assembly line in India. The two companies aim to produce regional jets in India, with Embraer estimating that India will need around 500 aircraft in the 80-146-seat range over the next two decades.
Embraer Defense & Security and the Mahindra Group plan to work toward establishing a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India for the C-390 Millennium. The proposed facility would be pursued if the C-390 is selected under the Medium Transport Aircraft program, according to a joint announcement on February 19, 2026.
Embraer and Northrop Grumman are working together to evolve the KC-390 Millennium into a tanker variant with boom refueling capability. The collaboration aims to rapidly advance a next-generation air-refueling system for the US Air Force and allied operators.
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucanos to the Uruguayan Air Force as part of a broader fleet renewal program. The aircraft were acquired under a contract announced in 2024, Breaking Defense reports.
Embraer has dropped its proposal for a final assembly line in Saudi Arabia, opting instead to pursue a similar facility in the UAE. This move comes after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Saudi Arabian Military Industries in 2023.
Embraer is expanding its supply chain operations in India as part of its Asia-Pacific strategy. The company recently concluded an executive visit to assess potential suppliers across key aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
Embraer has entered into a strategic partnership with Adani Defence & Aerospace to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India. According to AeroTime, this project aims to establish an assembly line for Embraer regional aircraft in the country.
Embraer has revealed Uzbekistan and the Philippines as customers for its KC-390 airlifter and A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, respectively. The company announced this at the Singapore Airshow.
Embraer confirmed that it delivered 78 commercial aircraft in 2025, falling short of its initial target range of 77-85 units. The company's executive aviation sector delivered 155 jets, while defense deliveries included three KC-390 Millennium aircraft and eight A-29 Super Tucanos.
Embraer has signed a Component Pool Program agreement with South African carrier Airlink to support its new fleet of E195-E2 jets. This deal expands Embraer's presence in Africa and provides Airlink with component support for its growing fleet.