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Thales air traffic system aims to cut delays, emissions in Singapore

30 Thursday Jul 2026

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Thales says the new system will help reduce flight delays and lower carbon emissions. Photo: Singapore Changi Airport.

SINGAPORE – Thales will develop a new air traffic management system for Singapore that the French aerospace giant said Thursday will help reduce flight delays and lower carbon emissions.

Thales said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded the company a contract for the NexGen Air Traffic Management System, which will replace the country’s existing air traffic management platform.

No financial details were disclosed, but the company said the new system is expected to become operational by 2030.

Singapore’s Changi Airport is one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs. It handled nearly 70 million passengers last year, up 3.4% from 2024, according to airport data.

The Thales project also includes a knowledge transfer program, with CAAS personnel joining the project office in France, as well as other localization projects in Singapore, the company said.

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The new system will use Thales’ TopSky–ATC One platform, which the company said provides air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence-enabled tools, streamlined workflows and a new human-machine interface.

It also includes TopSky–Sequencer, an AI-based system designed to optimize aircraft arrivals and departures.

The company added that the system has an open architecture that will allow future upgrades and the integration of third-party technologies.

Thales said the platform also incorporates cybersecurity features that comply with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and Singapore.

As part of the contract, Thales will also supply two next-generation air traffic control radars. The company said the radars will provide continuous aircraft detection in all weather conditions and will be integrated with the new air traffic management system to improve situational awareness for controllers.

Global aviation groups launch runway safety initiative

28 Tuesday Jul 2026

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The initiative will focus on safety reporting, strengthening teams and sharing best practices. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

GENEVA – Three major aviation industry groups are joining forces to reduce runway incursions through a new global safety initiative.

The program, launched by the International Air Transport Association, Airports Council International and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, focuses on improving safety reporting, strengthening local runway safety teams and expanding the sharing of best practices.

The organizations said Tuesday the effort will improve the collection and sharing of safety data, including incident reports, near misses and observations from frontline personnel, while encouraging closer coordination among airlines, airports, air navigation service providers and regulators.

It also builds on existing global runway safety programs through the use of risk assessments, runway safety checklists and support for local runway safety teams.

A runway incursion occurs when an aircraft, vehicle or person is incorrectly present on a runway or its protected area. Although relatively uncommon, incursions can have serious consequences, and several recent incidents have been fatal, according to IATA.

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Nick Careen, the association’s senior vice president for operations, safety and security, said the initiative is intended to help aviation stakeholders identify runway risks earlier and take coordinated action to maintain aviation’s strong safety record.

“Flying is the safest form of long-distance travel,” Careen said. “Maintaining that record requires a relentless focus on continuous improvement, supported by global standards, safety data and collaboration.”

GE Aerospace’s flying lab generates huge airshow interest

23 Thursday Jul 2026

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The Boeing 747-400 at the Farnborough International Airshow. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

FARNBOROUGH, England – Interest in GE Aerospace‘s flying testbed was so high at the Farnborough International Airshow this week that the company had to turn down many requests for tours.

GE Aerospace acquired the Boeing 747-400 from Japan Airlines in 2010 and converted it into an airborne laboratory to test and validate the safety and reliability of new engine technologies.

Nate Kamps, director Flight Test Operations. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

The aircraft, based in Victorville, Calif., primarily conducts test flights over the Sierra Nevada mountain range but also operates in other parts of the world when required, according to Nate Kamps, principal engineer and director of Flight Test Operations at GE Aerospace. Kamps’ team comprises 55 full-time employees.

Experimental engines are mounted on the aircraft’s wings for rigorous flight testing. Since entering service as a flying testbed, the 747-400 has logged more than 1,500 flight hours. Its predecessor, a Boeing 747-100, was retired in 2018 after 24 years of service.

The two test labs have supported the certification of 12 engine models and multiple variants for CFM International and GE Aerospace, including the CFM LEAP and GE9X.

The Open Fan technology demonstrator. Photo. Abdul Latheef.

CFM International is jointly owned by GE Aerospace and France’s Safran Aircraft Engines.

The aircraft is also supporting the CFM RISE technology demonstrator program, which aims to improve fuel efficiency by more than 20%.

A key element of the effort is the Open Fan engine architecture, which uses unshrouded fan blades instead of enclosing them within a nacelle.

In late 2024, the 747-400 served as a flight platform for the Contrail Optical Depth Experiment (CODEX), a project studying how aircraft contrails form.

Contrails, or condensation trails, are the bright white streaks left behind by high-flying aircraft. Although they are not pollutants themselves, they can trap heat radiating from the Earth’s surface, contributing to atmospheric warming.

GE Aerospace said the CODEX tests, conducted in collaboration with NASA, were intended to establish a baseline for future engine testing under the RISE program.

Engines are mounted on the wings of the flying testbed. Photo: Abdul Latheef.

A leading provider of aircraft propulsion, services and systems, GE Aerospace has an installed base of about 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines worldwide.

Saudi helicopter operator chooses Bombardier jets for expansion into business aviation

21 Tuesday Jul 2026

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FARNBOROUGH, England – The Helicopter Company, a Saudi Arabian commercial helicopter operator, signed a letter of intent Tuesday with Bombardier for the planned purchase of up to 60 business jets as it expands into fixed-wing aviation.

The nonbinding agreement calls for a proposed firm order of 12 aircraft, including five Challenger 3500 jets, five Global 5500 jets and two Global 8000 jets.

It also includes options to purchase up to 48 additional aircraft across the three models.

The agreement was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, which runs through July 24.

The Helicopter Company, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and was founded in 2018, said it plans to use the aircraft to launch business jet charter and aircraft management services.

The Bombardier Global 8000. Photo: Bombardier.

The planned fleet will serve customers in Saudi Arabia and across the region, it added.

Financial terms of the proposed transaction were not disclosed. The companies said the LOC is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements.

De Havilland Canada wants to revive the ‘quirky’ Shorts Sherpa

21 Tuesday Jul 2026

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FARNBOROUGH, England – De Havilland Canada has brought the twin-engine turboprop Shorts Sherpa utility aircraft to the Farnborough International Airshow as it explores the possibility of restarting production.

“It is a delightfully quirky aircraft. We think there is lots of life in this frame,” De Havilland Canada Vice-President Neil Sweeney told reporters at the show Tuesday.

Sweeney said he believes there is significant interest in relaunching the aircraft, which was originally produced by Shorts Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Sherpa was developed from the Shorts 330 commuter aircraft.

Neil Sweeney and Rodger Brndjar. Photo: Abdul Latheef

De Havilland Canada acquired the Sherpa program in 2019.

At Farnborough, the company said it is showcasing the proven platform to the global aerospace community to explore future opportunities.

“We believe this airplane has a real purpose in the future,” said Rodger Brndjar, who flew the aircraft, nicknamed Pack Rat, from Canada to Farnborough.

He said the Sherpa is well-suited for a wide range of missions, including UN-style humanitarian operations.

Sweeney said that if the company decides to proceed with the program, newly built Sherpas could enter the market in the 2030s. Production and final assembly would take place in Canada, he added.

Airbus, Air Canada back commercial-scale SAF production

20 Monday Jul 2026

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FARNBOROUGH, England – Airbus and Air Canada announced plans Monday to establish a co-investment platform to support the development of a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Canada.

The companies said at the Farnborough International Airshow that they intend to invest up to C$13.7 million (US$10 million) through the platform to help advance a Canadian SAF project toward a final investment decision.

Airbus and Air Canada said they will continue working with government partners and the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels to support policies intended to expand domestic SAF production.

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from renewable or non-fossil feedstocks and can reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional jet fuel.

Because it can be used in existing aircraft and fueling infrastructure, it is considered one of the aviation industry’s primary options for reducing emissions.

The announcement coincided with the release of a study by Airbus and consulting firm ICF examining Canada’s sustainable aviation fuel production potential.

The study said producing enough SAF to meet 40% of Canada’s aviation fuel demand by 2040 could add C$32 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product and support 140,000 jobs.

Airbus showcases specially configured jets

20 Monday Jul 2026

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FARNBOROUGH, England – Airbus is showcasing two specially configured long-range aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow: an Emirates A350-900 and a United Airlines A321XLR.

Photo: United Airlines

Both aircraft highlight new cabin features. The United jet includes a row of Economy Plus seats with additional elbow room and access to a shared table positioned across an open middle seat.

United said this month it expects to offer the new seating option across its entire order of 50 A321XLRs. The airline is also exploring similar seating concepts for other aircraft types in the future.

The Emirates A350 features spacious Economy Class seating, Premium Economy cabins and upgraded Business Class seats.

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Its Economy Class cabin includes adjustable headrests that Emirates describes as an industry first. The U-Dream headrest folds down to provide support for passengers’ heads and necks on both sides and can be adjusted in multiple positions for comfort.

Emirates currently operates 13 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline will receive another 60 by 2031.

Farnborough Airshow takes off with big aircraft orders from SMBC

20 Monday Jul 2026

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An A320neo model marking 25 years of partnership between Airbus and SMBC Aviation Capital. Photo: Airbus

FARNBOROUGH, England – SMBC Aviation Capital emerged as the biggest customer on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, placing orders for a combined 200 single-aisle aircraft split evenly between Airbus and Boeing, as Riyadh Air and Philippine Airlines also announced fleet expansion plans.

The Dublin-based lessor ordered 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, comprising 65 A321s and 35 A320s, while separately committing to acquire 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, including 60 737-10s and 40 737-8s.

Elsewhere, Riyadh Air expanded orders with both manufacturers, adding 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and six Airbus A350-1000s, while Philippine Airlines committed to acquire up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

SMBC said its Airbus order will provide airline customers with a continuous pipeline of A320neo family aircraft into the mid-2030s, reflecting confidence in long-term demand for the type and strengthening its 25-year partnership with Airbus.

“This significant new order will give our airline customers access to a continuous delivery pipeline of the latest technology A320neo family aircraft into the mid-2030s,” Chief Executive Peter Barrett said.

“We are pleased to build on the deep partnership we have established with Airbus over the last 25 years, and this latest order reflects our confidence in the long-term demand for the A320neo family.”

SMBC is already among Airbus’ largest A320 family customers and, together with its parent company Sumitomo Corp., now accounts for more than 900 direct Airbus aircraft commitments across all Airbus programs.

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The Boeing order marks SMBC’s first purchase of the 737-10, the largest member of the MAX family, and increases its owned, managed and committed 737 MAX portfolio to 450 aircraft.

The lessor said the aircraft will help meet growing airline demand for larger, more fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.

Separately, Riyadh Air exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including converting 20 aircraft to the larger 787-10 variant and incorporating a previously undisclosed purchase of 11 aircraft.

Once the remaining 17 aircraft are finalized, the Saudi carrier’s firm Dreamliner order book will total 67 aircraft.

The airline also firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000s, increasing its firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft as it pursues plans to serve more than 100 international destinations by 2030.

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Boeing also announced that Philippine Airlines committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliners. The proposed agreement covers 15 787-10 aircraft, with options for five more, supporting the flag carrier’s fleet modernization and long-haul expansion strategy.

No financial details were disclosed for any of the agreements.

eVTOL momentum builds at Farnborough as Eve announces major deals

19 Sunday Jul 2026

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Eve aircraft in Moov Airways livery. Photo: Eve Air Mobility

FARNBOROUGH, England – Ahead of the opening of the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, Eve Air Mobility announced commercial agreements covering up to 46 eVTOLs and highlighted a key regulatory milestone in the certification of its Eve 100 aircraft.

The Embraer-backed company said Sunday it had signed separate letters of intent with Swiss startup Moov Airways and aviation finance firm Shearwater Global Capital, expanding its commercial pipeline and plans for future operations.

Moov Airways signed a letter of intent for up to 30 Eve 100 eVTOLs to support development of its planned “Atlantic Gateway” network in Cabo Verde. The companies will evaluate the use of eVTOLs for inter-island transportation, airport-to-resort transfers and sightseeing services connecting São Vicente, Santo Antão, Sal, Praia and Boa Vista.

Shearwater Global Capital signed a letter of intent for up to 16 Eve 100 eVTOLs as it expands its aviation finance platform into emerging asset classes. Eve said the partnership will offer leasing solutions designed to reduce barriers to entry for operators and support faster fleet deployment.

The announcements come as Eve advances the certification of its aircraft. Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has published proposed noise certification criteria for the Eve 100, opening a public consultation through Aug. 8.

Eve said the proposal represents an important step toward establishing the environmental certification framework for eVTOL aircraft and advances the company’s type certification program. The proposed standards were developed through collaboration with ANAC and adapt existing aviation noise regulations to the operational and acoustic characteristics of electric aircraft.

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The company said it continues to work with regulators and industry stakeholders on internationally harmonized certification standards for advanced air mobility as it moves toward commercial service.

The announcements come as the eVTOL sector moves closer to commercial operations, with manufacturers including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Vertical Aerospace advancing aircraft development, certification programs and early market strategies.

The industry is working with aviation regulators worldwide to establish the standards and infrastructure needed to support the introduction of electric aircraft into commercial service.

More eVTOL sales agreements are expected at the five-day FIA2026.

Embraer forecasts demand for 8,500 new jets through 2045

18 Saturday Jul 2026

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The Embraer E-195 E2 at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. Photo: Abdul Latheef

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – Embraer expects global demand for 8,500 new commercial airplanes in the sub-150-seat category, worth $650 billion, over the next 20 years, the aircraft manufacturer said in its 2026 Market Outlook released Saturday.

The forecast, published ahead of next week’s Farnborough International Airshow, projects global passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), will grow at an average annual rate of 3.7% through 2045.

China is expected to record the fastest annual RPK growth at 5.2%, followed by the Middle East at 4.6%, Africa at 4.4%, Latin America and the Caribbean at 4.3%, Asia Pacific at 4.1%, Europe at 2.7% and North America at 2.0%.

By 2045, Asia Pacific and China are projected to account for 40% of global passenger traffic, while Europe and North America are expected to represent a combined 37%, according to the report.

North America is forecast to receive the largest share of new aircraft deliveries, with 2,670 jets, or 31% of the total. Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States are projected to receive 1,870 aircraft (22%), followed by China with 1,470 (17%), Asia Pacific with 1,050 (13%), Latin America with 740 (9%), Africa with 370 (4%) and the Middle East with 330 (4%).

The report also examines global economic and aviation trends affecting aircraft demand across seven regions and includes an analysis of the standard-body cargo aircraft segment for aircraft weighing less than 40 metric tons.

Embraer will showcase the E195-E2, the largest member of its E2 narrow-body family, and the KC-390 Millennium tactical transport and multi-mission aircraft at the five-day Farnborough Airshow.

Boeing: Global commercial aircraft fleet will exceed 50,000 by 2045

17 Friday Jul 2026

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An image from the 2021 Dubai Airshow. Photo: Abdul Latheef

FARNBOROUGH, England – Boeing projects the global commercial fleet will exceed 50,000 airplanes by 2045 as passenger traffic doubles over the next 20 years, according to the company’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook released late Thursday ahead of next week’s opening of the Farnborough International Airshow.

Boeing projects airlines will take delivery of nearly 44,000 new airplanes through 2045 to support fleet growth and replace older aircraft. About half of those deliveries are expected to replace previous-generation airplanes with more fuel-efficient models.

The company projects the global commercial aviation support and services market will total $4.9 trillion over the next 20 years.

Boeing also expects the industry will need more than 2.4 million new aviation personnel through 2045, including 674,000 pilots, 728,000 maintenance technicians and 1.02 million cabin crew members. It said about two-thirds of that workforce demand will replace retiring employees, while the remainder will support fleet growth.

The company said near-term disruptions are not expected to alter long-term aviation growth, with passenger traffic projected to increase about 4% annually between 2026 and 2045. Boeing said demand will be supported by tourism, business travel, expanding air networks and growth in emerging markets.

The projected airplane deliveries include about 33,500 single-aisle jets, 7,700 widebody aircraft, 1,400 regional airplanes and 930 freighters. Boeing said single-aisle fleets are expected to account for much of the growth, with the global fleet nearly doubling by 2045.

Boeing said airlines have added nearly 5,500 airport connections since 2015, contributing to network expansion and increased point-to-point travel. The company also said air cargo demand is expected to grow about 3.7% annually through 2045, supported by demand for time-sensitive goods, supply chain needs and cross-border commerce.

The five-day Farnborough International Airshow opens Monday. Boeing and other aircraft manufactures will showcase their products at the event.

Airbus Canada says operations contributed $8.4B to GDP from 2023 to 2025

16 Thursday Jul 2026

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Canada is where Airbus has the most significant presence outside Europe. Airbus photo.

MIRABEL, Que. – Airbus Canada on Thursday released a report saying its operations generated an estimated C$8.4 billion in Canadian gross domestic product between 2023 and 2025 and supported nearly 60,000 job-years over the period.

The report, commissioned by Airbus Canada and prepared by accounting firm PwC Canada, found the European aircraft manufacturer supported an average of about 20,000 jobs annually during the three-year period.

Last year, Airbus spent more than $2.2 billion on its Canadian operations with about 70% of that spending going to domestic suppliers serving both civil and military markets.

The company works with about 1,000 suppliers in Canada, more than half of them small and medium-sized businesses, it said.

“Today, Canada is where Airbus has the most significant presence outside Europe with all its business units — defence and space, helicopters and commercial aircraft — being present,” said Airbus Canada CEO Guillaume Chevasson.

The report also found the average income of an Airbus employee in Canada is about 60% higher than the national average across all industries.

Airbus employs more than 5,300 people in Canada, primarily in Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia, with the company supporting 27% aerospace jobs in Quebec.

Its commercial aircraft business accounted for $5.5 billion of the company’s total GDP contribution between 2023 and 2025, while Airbus Helicopters contributed $237.5 million.

Airbus Defence and Space generated $778.4 million in economic spending over the same period. Subsidiaries Skywise and Airbus Atlantic Canada contributed $184 million and $617 million, respectively, according to the report.

Boeing, partners to flight-test fuel-saving, noise-reduction technologies

16 Thursday Jul 2026

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SEATTLE – Boeing said Thursday it will begin flight tests later this month with Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce of engine and flight operation technologies designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce aircraft noise.

The U.S. aircraft manufacturer said the testing will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at its facility in Glasgow, Montana, and is expected to continue through mid-August.

The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, is scheduled for delivery to Lufthansa after the test program.

The companies also will test modified departure and arrival procedures, including Intelligent Operations flight paths.

Boeing said the flight paths use algorithms and multiple data sources to identify routes intended to improve fuel efficiency while reducing community noise around airports.

The flight tests are part of Phase III of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise, or CLEEN, program, a public-private initiative that supports the development and testing of technologies to improve aircraft fuel efficiency and reduce noise.

One technology being evaluated is the Next Generation Inlet, a reduced-length engine inlet with advanced acoustic treatments. Boeing said the design is intended to reduce engine weight and aerodynamic drag while maintaining acoustic performance and supporting the integration of more fuel-efficient engines on future aircraft.

Rolls-Royce is providing engineering support and oversight for operation of the Trent 1000 engine equipped with the Next Generation Inlet during the flight tests.

Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757

The flight tests are being conducted as part of Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program, launched in 2012 to evaluate new aviation technologies under operational flight conditions.

The program has tested more than 260 technologies related to fuel efficiency, emissions, noise reduction, safety and operational performance.

Sustainability will be a major topic of discussion at next week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

Commercial aviation generates about 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, but its overall contribution to climate change is estimated at 3.5% to 4% when non-CO₂ effects such as contrails are taken into account.

The figures are based on a 2021 study published in Atmospheric Environment and cited by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Images are courtesy of Boeing and Rolls-Royce.

Emirates completes retrofit of 100 widebody jets

14 Tuesday Jul 2026

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has completed the refurbishment of its 100th widebody aircraft as part of a fleet retrofit program backed by a US$5 billion investment, the UAE national carrier said Tuesday.

Since the program began in November 2022, Emirates has refurbished 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s at its engineering facilities in Dubai. The airline expects to upgrade about 20 more aircraft by the end of 2026.

Over 44 months, more than 400 engineers and technicians spent a combined 4.4 million work hours refurbishing the aircraft.

The upgrades include refreshed cabin interiors and the installation of more than 3,800 Premium Economy seats, expanding the availability of the cabin class on additional routes across its network.

Business Class in the newly retrofitted A380 aircraft. Emirates Photo.

“Completing full cabin retrofits for 100 widebody aircraft in 44 months is a significant achievement,” Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said in a statement.

The retrofit work has been carried out at Emirates Engineering facilities in Dubai.

In May, the airline completed its first retrofit of a two-class to three-class Airbus A380, adding a Premium Economy cabin to the aircraft’s upper deck.

Beginning in October, Emirates plans to install new 4K OLED HDR10+ seatback screens and Safran Z400 seats as the retrofit program enters its next phase.

Embraer unveils Phenom 300EV

14 Tuesday Jul 2026

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Embraer on Tuesday unveiled the Phenom 300EV, the latest version of its Phenom 300 light executive jet, ahead of next week’s opening of the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer expects deliveries to begin in 2028.

The airplane is equipped with Garmin Emergency Autoland, which can automatically land the aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated. Embraer said the Phenom 300EV is the largest business jet equipped with the system.

The new jet has a maximum range of 2,055 nautical miles (3,806 kilometers) and 430 pounds of additional payload capacity over the previous model.

Cabin updates feature low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity through Gogo Galileo, with Starlink connectivity planned as an aftermarket option.

Embraer said the Phenom 300EV will be supported through its global service network.

The Phenom 300 series has been the world’s best-selling light jet for 14 consecutive years, according to the company.

The Phantom 300EV is not expected at the Farnborough Airshow, opening July 24.

Embraer will, however, showcase the E195-E2, the largest member of its E2 narrow-body family, and the KC-390 Millennium tactical transport and multi-mission aircraft at the five-day event.

Images are courtesy of Embraer.