Business aviation weekly · 253 articles · updated September 04, 2026
Molly McMillin September 03, 2026 Pipistrel’s Velis Electro. Credit: Molly McMillin/Aviation Week Business and general aviation aircraft manufacturers shipped 791 aircraft during the second quarter of 2026, down 10…
Ben Goldstein September 03, 2026 Airbound’s delivery drone weighs about 1.5 kg, carries a payload of up to 1 kg and has a range of roughly 36 km. Credit: Airbound Airbound has raised a $37 million Series A as the…
Bill Carey September 02, 2026 Ed Carpenter and Alexander Rossi pose with their Piper Malibu Matrix. Credit: Ed Carpenter Racing WASHINGTON—Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) drivers go to work in low-slung IndyCars with 2.2-L,…
William Garvey September 03, 2026 Among Lindsey Savko's many roles, she is training for a Private Pilot License and works as a nurse. Credit: LinRose Worldwide The gender imbalance among aviation professionals is and…
Robert Wall September 01, 2026 Representatives from Hensoldt and ePlane at the contract signing. Credit: Hensoldt German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has signed an agreement with ePlane to provide a suite of…
Tony Osborne September 01, 2026 Credit: Cognia LONDON—A Norwegian investment firm has acquired Norway's only rotorcraft lessor and inked agreements to support the country’s air ambulance fleet. Cognia Group, a…
Graham Warwick September 01, 2026 Skytron is developing a four-seat piston twin with simplified flight controls and autonomous capabilities. Credit: Skytron Since the FAA’s revamped certification rules for light sport…
Ben Goldstein September 01, 2026 Sentient Jet has seen an uptick in requests for Bombardier Challenger 300s. Credit: Bombardier Sentient Jet is seeing customers commit to more flight hours and gravitate toward larger…
Michael Bruno September 01, 2026 Credit: XTI Aerospace XTI Aerospace, once a promoter of the TriFan until switching to uncrewed air vehicles, is at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market after not filing…
Bill Carey August 28, 2026 Fixed-base operator Sky X has opened a new terminal building at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) in southeastern Louisiana, completing the first phase of a two-year development…
August 31, 2026 Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Founder Dave Smoot. Credit: Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels The aviation industry has made ambitious commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, but achieving those goals…
Ben Goldstein August 31, 2026 FlyUSA manages about 30 aircraft. Credit: FlyUSA FlyUSA is targeting continued fleet growth and potential acquisitions as demand for private aviation remains resilient despite rising…
August 31, 2026 Jon Reed, Roman Cherkasov and Dushyant Saran have joined Tuvoli, a digital commerce platform for private aviation. Reed will serve as chief of staff, Cherkasov will serve as chief technology officer,…
Bill Carey August 27, 2026 Atlantic Aviation said Aug. 25 that construction has started on a new terminal it plans to open next year at John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, Tennessee. Atlantic’s new fixed-base operation…
California-based startup SiFly Aviation has raised $20 million in Series A funding as it prepares to begin production of its long-endurance Q12 electric drone, targeting initial revenue-generating deliveries in the…
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It can land on grass or gravel. It is overbuilt. Your low-time copilot can ham-hand it onto the pavement and it probably won’t break, thanks to its rugged construction and comparatively simple systems. Plus, you can…
Ben Goldstein August 27, 2026 Zuri expects its in-development full-scale Technology Demonstrator 2.0 to be ready for first flight in early 2027. Credit: Zuri Czech aircraft developer Zuri has unveiled an uncrewed…
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Molly McMillin August 25, 2026 Embraer Phenom 300EV cockpit. Credit: Embraer Embraer has received triple certification from the FAA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority…
August 25, 2026 Credit: Archer Aviation Acukwik.com Unveils Fuel Finder Acukwik.com has launched Fuel Finder, a new feature designed to help aviation professionals compare retail fuel prices and identify competitive…
Angus Batey August 24, 2026 Dovetail's powertrain combines the DovePower electric engine and DovePack immersion-cooled battery pack. Credit: Dovetail Electric Aviation Australian-Spanish electric and hybrid-electric…
Goodyear operates maintenance hangars in Akron, Ohio, and Pompano Beach, Florida. Credit: Goodyear Many people have seen the famous Goodyear Blimp fly over a football game, concert or other event, but behind the…
Aircraft Overview: Textron Aviation Cessna Citation 560XL Series Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week Network…
After eight years as president and CEO of Textron Aviation, Ron Draper is retiring, and longtime leader Brian Rohloff, former senior vice president of customer support, is assuming the role, the company announced. The…
Molly McMillin August 21, 2026 Credit: Molly McMillin/Aviation Week OSHKOSH—What started as a top-secret project in Japan has evolved into the 20 th anniversary of the founding of Honda Aircraft in Greensboro, North…
Molly McMillin August 19, 2026 Credit: Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream Aerospace has completed a solar panel installation at its 225,000 ft.2 Mesa Service Center in Arizona to supply 100% of the facility’s electricity…
Solairus Aviation CEO Dan Drohan. Credit: Solairus Aviation Solairus Aviation surprised the business aviation community Aug. 7 by announcing an agreement to buy the aircraft management and charter divisions of Clay Lacy…
Graham Warwick August 20, 2026 The Bonanza A36 tested, fitted with a 200-kW fuel-cell powertrain, taxied at Brisbane Airport. Credit: Stralis Aircraft Australian startup Stralis Aircraft has closed its doors, but only…
Graham Warwick August 20, 2026 Loft’s H145 multipilot virtual-reality simulator has full motion and panoramic visuals. Credit: Loft Dynamics Kawasaki Heavy Industries, longtime partner with Airbus Helicopters in the…
Molly McMillin August 19, 2026 Credit: Textron Aviation Textron Aviation has delivered its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 light jet to a customer in the Philippines, the company announced. Introduced in 2006, the Citation…
Tony Osborne August 20, 2026 Hill says the GT50 engine has been developed at a fraction of the cost that its competitors could achieve, thanks to the company’s vertically integrated supply chain and manufacturing…
Molly McMillin August 20, 2026 Credit: FlyExclusive FlyExclusive posted record second-quarter revenue, including 20% higher charter and MRO revenue compared to a year ago, with higher retail fractional share sales,…
When AMAC Aerospace designs VVIP aircraft interiors, the cabin configurations go far beyond standard solutions. The company’s clients are among the most discerning in the world, and their aircraft often serve as more…
Graham Warwick August 18, 2026 Ampaire is flight testing its integrated parallel hybrid-electric powertrain in the Cessna Caravan. Credit: Ampaire Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has closed a $19 million…
Tony Osborne August 17, 2026 C-160 Transall Credit: German Defense Ministry A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft…
Molly McMillin August 17, 2026 Cirrus Aircraft’s exhibit at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Credit: Molly McMillin/Aviation Week Network Cirrus Aircraft is expanding to keep up with growing demand across its aircraft…
Ben Goldstein August 17, 2026 The ePlane Co.’s e200X eVTOL has six lift rotors and four pusher propellers in a lift-plus-cruise configuration. Credit: The ePlane Co. The ePlane Co. is targeting the start of flight…
Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has begun operations in its new advanced composite center called Schwarzhorn, located in central Switzerland and named after a mountain in the Bernese Alps. The facility…
The Air Charter Association launched an internship program with a distinctive recruitment approach for an industry typically reserved about public promotion. The three-part program enrolled 15 students and began with…
Vertical Aerospace is advancing toward production of certification-conforming aircraft for its Valo eVTOL, with plans to freeze the certification design by the end of 2026. Questions persist, however, regarding the…
Beta Technologies resolved a regulation interpretation issue with the FAA, clearing the path for certification of its H500A electric cruise engine. The company completed the requirements definition for certification of…
Jet-A fuel prices rose to an average of $8.31 per gallon in August 2026, up 70 cents from July and $1.70 per gallon compared to a year earlier, according to an Aviation Research Group survey of more than 200 U.S. FBOs.…
NetJets and Flexjet increased their aggregated hourly flight hours by 10% and 11% respectively during May to July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, while VistaJet, Wheels Up, and Flyexclusive experienced…
Aircraft utilization across corporate, fractional, charter, and private operators rose during May through July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 and 2019. Corporate operators, the largest class with over 21,700…
Paramedics conducted the first live 911 emergency response missions using Pivotal's single-seat BlackFly eVTOL aircraft in rural eastern North Carolina. Hyde County EMS carried out two missions, flying the aircraft…
Wheels Up's second-quarter earnings reflected positive results from its fleet and services transition, with increasing Signature membership and on-time performance metrics. Business restructuring costs pressured overall…
SC Aviation acquired Heartland Aviation, a Wisconsin-based provider of aircraft management, charter, and maintenance services, to expand its presence across western Wisconsin and the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.…
Guy Norris August 11, 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS—As Robinson Helicopters steps up development of autonomous and hybrid-powered versions of its light piston single R44, the California-based company has marked the delivery of…
Private charter specialist Flightpath is marking its 20th anniversary by expanding operations from its Cambridge, Ontario base to Alberta and beyond. The company announced on July 28 that it is establishing a Calgary…
Embraer's executive jet division reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $725 million, representing a 32% increase from the prior year driven by higher volumes and improved product mix. The company delivered 74…
FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau outlined the agency's Flight Plan 2026, a $12.5 billion modernization initiative to upgrade the National Airspace System through new infrastructure including digital radars,…
SkyDrive, a Japanese startup developing electric air taxis, is pursuing regional applications of its SD-05 aircraft across Asia with targeted service entry in 2028. The company has established partnerships in Taiwan…
Solairus Aviation announced an agreement to acquire the aircraft management and charter divisions of Clay Lacy Aviation for an undisclosed price. The California-based private aviation services company currently manages…
Merlin, a U.S. startup, has reached a certification milestone with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for autonomous flight capabilities on a Cessna Caravan. The system enables pilot-supervised autonomous…
Archer Aviation completed a piloted roundtrip flight of its Midnight aircraft between Salinas Municipal Airport and Monterey Regional Airport in California on July 30, with each leg taking approximately 9 minutes…
Archer Aviation announced it has achieved a technical milestone with its in-house artificial intelligence platform capable of predicting aircraft movements on airport taxiways and runways several minutes into the…
Hill Helicopters successfully completed the first runs of its in-house-developed GT50 turboshaft engine, with the initial test taking place on July 20, 2026, representing a major milestone in development of the…
An investors' group has broken ground on BlueSky San Juan, a $54 million fixed-base operator facility at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico featuring an 8,000 square foot terminal, three hangars, and…
UK telecommunications firm BT reports that cellular connectivity is increasingly becoming the primary communications link for low-altitude uncrewed aircraft systems. This shift is driven by growing drone adoption for…
The NTSB attributed a February 2025 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crash that killed 10 people near Nome, Alaska to inadequate airspeed management during severe icing conditions, compounded by the aircraft operating above…
The 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attracted approximately 734,000 attendees and 1,021 commercial exhibitors, setting records while celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Multiple aircraft manufacturers unveiled new…
Ampaire has begun flight testing a second-generation hybrid-electric propulsion system on its Eco Caravan testbed as part of what the company describes as the FAA's first hybrid aircraft engine certification program.…
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency certified Safran's Arriel 2K turboshaft engine for Leonardo's AW09 single-engine light helicopter on July 30, advancing the aircraft's certification pathway. The 1,000-shp-class…
Bombardier delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jet to Piero Ferrari, vice chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support Ferrari's travel to Formula One races and other business engagements.
Britten-Norman rolled out the first Islander aircraft manufactured in the United Kingdom in nearly six decades, re-establishing production capacity at its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight after years of…
SkyShare, a Salt Lake City-based fractional program and charter provider, currently maintains 27 aircraft and operates primarily in the western United States. The company, led by founder and CEO Cory Bengtzen, has set…
Spanish aircraft electrical system specialist SCP Sintersa partnered with Dovetail Electric Aviation to explore manufacturing the DovePack battery system. Dovetail operates facilities in Australia and Spain while…
Bombardier reported a 6% increase in second quarter 2026 revenue with backlogs reaching $21.8 billion, alongside higher earnings and extremely strong customer interest. The company highlighted a robust pipeline of…
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 41 business jets in the second quarter of 2026, up from 38 a year earlier, with 79 aircraft delivered in the first half of the year compared to 74 in the prior year's first half. General…
An article examines the Piper M500 turboprop, a single-engine aircraft that succeeded the Piper Meridian starting in 2015. Mike Borden, president and founder of High Performance Aircraft at San Diego's Gillespie Field,…
DoorDash received Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA and launched an in-house drone delivery program. The company is developing its own U.S.-made mid-range delivery drone in addition to existing…
Whisper Aero founder and CEO Mark Moore discussed the company's propulsion technology at the Electric Aircraft Symposium as a pathway to enable new regional air mobility aircraft designs. The company's propulsor…
AeroAngel, a nonprofit that provides free private jet flights for critically ill children requiring medical care, has relocated its headquarters to Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. The organization, which has…
Cosmic Aerospace unveiled plans for the Cosmic One, a four-seat all-electric aircraft powered by six embedded electric ducted fans, which it plans to certify under the FAA's newly finalized Part 22 (Mosaic) rule for…
De Havilland Canada has reached major assembly milestones on the DHC-515 amphibian firefighting aircraft, including joining the cockpit and hull, completing the mid-fuselage, and finishing the first wing box for its…
The COVID-19 pandemic provided a significant boost to private aviation, benefiting both new and used aircraft markets. Industry observers increasingly believe this peak effect has begun to soften, though analysts…
Germany has launched a project managed by the German Aerospace Center to develop a modular hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion system for retrofit to existing ultralight aircraft, targeting zero-emission flight with…
Textron Aviation reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.54 billion, representing a 1% increase from the prior year, with delivery of 40 business jets. The Wichita-based manufacturer maintained strong demand and…
Bye Aerospace completed assembly of its first eFlyer 2 prototype the day before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, marking a major milestone as the company prepares to transition into flight testing. The company had previously…
Pipistrel introduced the Voyager, a two-seat trainer aircraft designed specifically around the FAA's new Mosaic regulations, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The aircraft builds on lessons learned from Pipistrel's certified…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 set new attendance and exhibitor records despite smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting the days preceding the event. The show attracted approximately 734,000 attendees, surpassing the 2025…
Aviation Week's photo gallery from AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 showcased diverse aircraft including the Arizona Cardinals' Boeing 777-200ER, Harbour Air's all-electric eBeaver, and Joby's full-scale eVTOL aircraft. The…
Jet Aviation announced the official opening of its new fixed-base operation at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida on July 23, marking the company's 12th U.S. location. The 27-acre facility includes an 8,500…
Chinese advanced air mobility startup Skyla unveiled a full-scale mockup of its V30 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft at the 2026 Shanghai International Low Altitude Economy Expo. The unveiling occurred…
The midweek night air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh featured rare World War II and Korean War-era warbirds, including the Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer, Boeing B-29 Doc Superfortress, and Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair,…
Heart Aerospace received an FAA experimental certificate for its X1 large electric aircraft demonstrator, enabling flight testing at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. The certification follows extensive…
Odys Aviation, a U.S. startup, signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore's ST Engineering to develop a hybrid-electric power system for the DrN-600 medium-lift uncrewed cargo aircraft. The DrN-600 was unveiled…
Beta Technologies launched the MV250, an autonomous military eVTOL derived from its commercial Alia A250, with CEO Kyle Clark stating the military program accelerates rather than impedes civilian certification efforts.…
Archer Aviation unveiled two autonomous hybrid vertical takeoff and landing aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow—Halo for commercial applications and Thunder for military operations developed with Anduril. Both aircraft…
Italian manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft unveiled the Rivale, a single-engine aircraft designed for private owners and positioned as representing a new era of personal flying, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2026. The…
UK startup Skyfly unveiled a production-intent mockup of its two-seat Axe eVTOL at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, marking the aircraft's first appearance in the U.S., featuring a substantially revised propulsion system,…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh featured multiple aircraft displaying patriotic liveries to commemorate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary, including Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX "Independence One," the U.S. Air Force's F-16…
July 22, 2026 AIR ONE eVTOL Credit: Ben Goldstein Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft as the company prepares to commercialize the design under the FAA’s new…
Dassault Aviation reported 23 orders for its Falcon business jets in the first half of 2026, with CEO Eric Trappier announcing the figure on July 22. The sharp increase in sales represents an encouraging sign for the…
The Helicopter Company, a Public Investment Fund-owned Saudi Arabian operator, signed an agreement with Bombardier for 12 corporate jets across three models, marking both the company's strategic expansion into…
Samaritan Aviation and Veterans Airlift Command, two nonprofit pilot organizations featured at EAA AirVenture, provide humanitarian flights to wounded veterans and residents of remote communities in Papua New Guinea.…
Sonaca signed a contract with startup Otto Aerospace to provide the wings, fixed leading edges, and empennage for the Phantom 3500 business jet, announced at the Farnborough Airshow. The aircraft employs natural laminar…
Matt Pruett was named general manager of Georgetown Executive Airport's fixed base operation in Georgetown, Texas. Pruett joined Cutter Aviation in 2021 and previously served as general manager of Cutter Aviation's…
EAA AirVenture 2026 opened with smoke from Canadian wildfires temporarily reducing visibility for early arrivals at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin. The annual aviation showcase features exhibitors displaying…
Daher Aircraft is developing an electric power-themed product strategy for its utility and business aircraft lineup but has not yet finalized its approach. The company indicated a timeline of approximately one year…
Pipistrel, an affiliate of Textron Aviation, unveiled the two-seat Pipistrel Voyager at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for its global debut. The aircraft is purpose-built for flight schools and high-frequency instructor-student…
Epic Aircraft received EASA Type Certification for its E1000 AX high-performance single-engine turboprop, enabling the company to begin selling the aircraft throughout Europe in 2027. The aircraft features a maximum…
Textron's Pipistrel unveiled its new Voyager training aircraft at the 2026 Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2027.
Malta has contracted for a new-build Beechcraft King Air 360ER maritime patrol aircraft, which has already been delivered to Aerodata AG in Germany for configuration with search radar and electro-optical camera systems.…
NetJets and Flexjet experienced 11% year-over-year utilization increases in Q2 2026, while VistaJet, Wheels Up, and Flyexclusive saw declines of 7%, 64%, and 4%, respectively. Flexjet demonstrated particularly strong…
Hourly utilization across corporate, fractional, charter and private individual operator classes increased in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025 and Q2 2019, according to Aviation Week's Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.…
Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital formed a consortium called America's Consortium for Electric Skyways to develop an interoperable charging network for electric aircraft across the U.S. The…
Garmin unveiled the G2000 Prime integrated flight deck on July 16, designed for single- and twin-engine piston and electric aircraft. The new system incorporates innovations from Garmin's G3000 Prime, developed for Part…
Luxaviation Group is expanding its managed fleet with nine new aircraft, including two Gulfstream G700s and one G800 deployed to its Asia-Pacific region operations. The Luxembourg-based private aviation company is…
Horizon Aircraft expects to complete assembly of its first full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator by spring 2027, approximately one quarter later than originally scheduled. The Canadian startup attributes the delay to…
Eve Air Mobility has partnered with Hitachi Energy to develop the electrification infrastructure required to support electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxis. Hitachi will apply its expertise in managing charging…
Aviation Composites New Zealand has launched efforts to develop the AC-2 AveniQ, an all-composite cargo aircraft designed to compete with the Cessna SkyCourier by leveraging the country's advanced yacht-building…
NetJets and Flexjet increased flight hours by 11% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2026, while VistaJet, Wheels Up, and Flyexclusive experienced declines of 7%, 64%, and 4% respectively. Flexjet demonstrated…
Hourly utilization across corporate, fractional, charter, and private individual operator classes increased in Q2 2026 when compared to the same period in 2025 and 2019. Corporate operators, the largest class with over…
The biennial Farnborough Airshow and the 73rd annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, two of the world's largest aviation events, are occurring simultaneously during the same week in July 2026. The Farnborough Airshow runs July…
The FAA has expanded the approved list of piston engine models for Swift 100R unleaded avgas to 1,200 and airframe models to 1,600, according to an announcement by Swift Fuels on July 14. These approved engines and…
Washington Manassas Airport (HEF) underwent a name change in April to emphasize its proximity to Washington, D.C., and is pursuing FAA certification as a commercial airport with scheduled airline service expected to…
Embraer unveiled the Phenom 300EV, the third iteration of its light business jet, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland—making it the largest business jet equipped with this safety system—plus rudder-by-wire, autobrakes,…
Jet-A fuel prices averaged $7.61 per gallon in July, declining $0.57 from June and marking the second consecutive monthly decrease across all eight FAA regions. Avgas prices remained higher at $8.13 per gallon, with the…
SpaceX doubled the price of its entry-level and unlimited Starlink connectivity plans for business aviation customers, with the Business Jet 20GB plan increasing from $2,000 per month. The company also implemented…
Italy has launched a regional air mobility network initiative through ENAC Servizi Aeroporti, with first commercial flights scheduled to begin by year end from Rome Urbe Airport. Tecnam's regional airline spinoff Altair…
Cape Air unveiled a commemorative aircraft livery honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The red, white and blue livery was custom-painted on a Cessna 402C piston twin and will serve as a…
Spike Aerospace has accelerated development of its S-512 supersonic business jet following the FAA's proposal of a noise standard that would lift the ban on supersonic flight over land. Industry opinion remains divided…
Irish drone delivery startup Manna announced plans to launch its first full-scale U.S. operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following two and a half years of operations in Texas. The company intends to establish a…
Manufacturers worldwide delivered 271 business jets and turboprops during the second quarter of 2026, an increase from 252 deliveries in Q2 2025. Single-engine turboprops and large jets led the growth, with business jet…
Andreas Erber has been named chief technology officer of Recaro Aircraft Seating and will join the company's executive board in September 2026. Erber previously served as managing director of a large automotive and…
Garmin unveiled a new line of integrated flight displays called Axis on July 8, designed for certified piston, experimental, and light sport aircraft. The display line offers three touchscreen configurations in…
DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, has launched the EV50, its first fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft designed for cargo operations. The EV50 features a maximum payload capacity of 50 kg in a 270-liter cargo bay…
The European Business Aviation Association is hosting a three-day event called EBAA Week 2026 in November in Brussels, featuring a Business Aviation Flight Dispatcher Day, Air Ops, a Safety & Innovation Conference, and…
Chinese authorities determined that a 66-year-old pilot who crashed his light sport aircraft into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26 had been experiencing suicidal thoughts, with diary entries referencing insomnia,…
Dubai's first purpose-built commercial vertiport for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft received regulatory certification on July 6, enabling Joby Aviation to launch air taxi services in the emirate. The…
MagniX, an electric propulsion developer, is expanding its aerospace powertrain technology applications into defense, space, mobility, and data center markets. The strategy shift reflects slower-than-expected…
Gulfstream conducted the first demonstration that 100% sustainable aviation fuel reduces contrail-forming emissions at high altitude, using a G800 business jet equipped with Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines. The aircraft…
Embraer delivered 45 executive aircraft during the second quarter of 2026, an 18% increase from 38 aircraft delivered in the same period a year earlier, driven by sustained demand for small and midsize business jets…
EHang completed the first flights of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft in Switzerland in cooperation with Swiss federal aviation authorities, the municipality of Quinto, and partner DroneVia.
Daher Aircraft opened an enlarged 6,000-square-foot maintenance and logistics facility at Jonzac-Neulles Airport in western France, replacing its previous operation in Merpins to the north. The center serves multiple…
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft closed a new funding round of €45 million to launch its Equinox light aircraft program and accelerate international commercial expansion. The capital will also support the…
Cirrus Aircraft unveiled the TRAC10, a three-seat trainer aircraft designed for flight schools, with first deliveries scheduled for 2027 at a starting price of $499,900. International deliveries are planned to commence…
Tamarack Aerospace Group announced pricing for the Tamarack AirConnect system, a fuselage-mounted satellite communications antenna designed for Cessna Citation light jets. The expedited three-day installation option…
Pre-owned business jet transactions declined in the first quarter, but industry analysts characterize this as a market correction rather than a slowdown. The pre-owned market remains strong with appreciating aircraft…
Steve Varsano, an experienced business aircraft dealer, identified price as the primary pain point in aircraft transactions. The article addresses considerations for smooth pre-purchase inspections of business aircraft,…
Program operators' block purchases of business jets are experiencing rapid growth, with fleet orders representing 126% of deliveries year-to-date in 2026 compared to just 3% in 2022. Over 970 aircraft worth…
Sarla Aviation, an Indian startup based in Bengaluru, completed hover flight tests of a half-scale eVTOL demonstrator called Sylla 1.0, which weighs approximately 700 kg and operates uncrewed. The technology…
Vertical Aerospace expanded its piloted flight test campaign for the Valo eVTOL by adding a second aircraft to the program. After two years of flight testing, the company determined that the largest technical unknowns…
The FAA has installed new Surface Movement Radar-4 systems at three major airports—San Diego International, George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International—as part of the Brand New…
Intelligent video systems integrate multiple monitoring channels—voice, video, and access controls—into a unified airport command center to address staffing challenges in air traffic control and ground operations. These…
Airbus Helicopters and Nigeria's Kasi Healthcare signed an agreement for up to two H135 helicopters, establishing Kasi Healthcare as the first Nigerian operator to order the aircraft in its Helicopter Emergency Medical…
Used business jet inventories declined 12% year-over-year in June 2026, with 1,041 aircraft on the market representing 4% of the total fleet. Average list prices increased 2% compared to the same period in the previous…
Textron Aviation organized the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, which transported approximately 800 athletes and coaches back to their home communities on June 27 after competing in the Special Olympics USA Games in…
The Dassault Falcon 2000EX presents a value proposition offering super mid-size capabilities and wide-cabin space in the $7 million to $12 million price range for pre-owned models equipped with EASy avionics. The…
Swiss electric aircraft battery developer H55 is halving its workforce in Switzerland and restructuring operations to focus on commercialization of its energy storage systems rather than continued development. The…
Blue Spirit Aero has delayed the first flight of its hydrogen-electric Dragonfly light aircraft by one year to early 2027. The Toulouse-based startup attributed the postponement to funding challenges and organizational…
Bombardier has partnered with Rolls-Royce to offer enhanced aircraft monitoring for Global 5500 and Global 6500 customers. The program combines Bombardier's Smart Link Plus box with Rolls-Royce's new Pearl 15 engine…
Surf Air Mobility signed Wheels Up as the launch customer for Enterprise BrokerOS, an AI-powered charter brokerage platform. This deployment marks the first external rollout of Surf Air's SurfOS software suite and…
Dassault Aviation completed the inaugural flight of the Falcon 10X, its largest business jet, on June 19 from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport in southwestern France. The aircraft reached 45,000 feet and Mach 0.82 during the…
Flexjet announced its acquisition of The Jet Business, a London-based jet brokerage and advisory firm, on June 12, 2026, following months of negotiations. Kenn Ricci, chair of Flexjet and principal of Directional…
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has added a fully managed Airbus ACJ318 Elite+ to its charter fleet, with the aircraft scheduled to enter service by end of June at its Dubai South facility. The addition reflects strong regional…
Onex Corp. and other investors agreed to acquire AirSprint, Canada's largest fractional jet operator, with the transaction expected to close in the third quarter. AirSprint operates 44 business jets serving over 600…
Abu Dhabi is positioning itself to lead in advanced air mobility through a cooperation between the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority and Abu Dhabi Mobility focused on design, manufacturing, and…
High Flying Hangars has begun construction at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland on an 11.45-acre site, with the first phase including 44 hangars and a clubhouse featuring restrooms, meeting space, kitchen, patio,…
Westchester County Airport will receive $18 million in Federal Aviation Administration upgrades over two and a half years to replace voice switches, radars, displays, and paper flight strips with electronic versions,…
Dassault Aviation's Falcon 10X, the largest in the Falcon family, completed its maiden flight on June 19, 2026 from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport in France, reaching 45,000 feet and Mach 0.82 during a 2.5-hour test flight.…
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is preparing to run an experimental high-pressure engine core that could enable both a next-generation HTF7000 and a growth derivative for new large-cabin business jets. The company is…
The ninth Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation, transported approximately 800 athletes and coaches from 26 U.S. locations to St. Paul Downtown Airport in Minnesota on June 19, 2026, for the 2026…
Business aviation utilization across corporate, fractional, charter and private operators increased from March to May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 and 2019. Corporate operators, the largest segment with over…
Dassault Aviation completed the first flight of its largest business jet, the Falcon 10X, on June 19, 2026. The test flight took off at 11:10 a.m. local time from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport adjacent to the company's…
NetJets and Flexjet recorded 12% increases in flight hours during the March-May 2026 period compared to the same months in 2025, while VistaJet, Wheels Up, and Flyexclusive experienced declines of 8%, 54%, and 5%…
Canadian air medical provider Airmedic unveiled a new purpose-built medical interior for the Bombardier Learjet 45XR midsize business jet in collaboration with North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center. The permanent medical…
German aircraft manufacturer MD Aircraft is developing the MDA1 eViator, a nine-passenger all-electric regional aircraft featuring a battery-swapping design. The company expects to commence flight testing in late 2027…
The national average for Jet-A fuel in June 2026 reached $8.18 per gallon, according to the Aviation Research Group survey of U.S. FBOs. The price increased $1.76 compared to June 2025 and decreased 39 cents from May…
The African Business Aviation Association has launched a research initiative with Seefeld Group to gather and analyze comprehensive data on business aviation activity across Africa, addressing a longstanding gap in…
Sentient Jet President Alan Walsh reported continued demand from private aviation customers for jet cards that provide a middle ground between ad hoc charter and fractional ownership. The company differentiates its…
Flexjet, a global fractional jet provider with a fleet of more than 340 aircraft, has acquired The Jet Business, a London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm. Steve Varsano, founder of The Jet Business, will…
Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026, along with leading McCauley Propeller Systems and Able Aerospace, marking a return to a similar…
Bombardier announced plans to nearly double its Singapore Service Center at Seletar Airport by adding a 250,000 square foot facility that will include aircraft hangars, enhanced operational support, recompletion…
Gulfstream Aerospace completed its 100th customer delivery of the G700 ultra-long-range jet and simultaneously set its 100th city-pair speed record for the aircraft, with the announcement made on June 10, 2026. A 101st…
Otto Aerospace has established the certification basis for its Phantom 3500 laminar-flow business jet with the FAA, closing the G-1 issue paper. The company is targeting Part 23 type certification in 2030 for the…
Bombardier unveiled the cabin design for its Global 8000 ultra-long-range flagship following a transatlantic flight in which the aircraft established a new speed record. A Global 8000 flew from Bombardier's Montreal…
Helios Horizon, a modified Pipistrel Taurus motorglider designed for stratospheric electric flight, completed the first piloted flight powered by solid-state batteries. Founder and chief test pilot Miguel Iturmendi…
More than 100 volunteer aircraft owners and pilots are transporting over 800 Special Olympics athletes and coaches using approximately 120 Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.…
FlyEpic, a new fractional company founded by CEO Toby Woods, launched operations in January offering fractional shares of the Epic E1000GX turboprop. The company positions the single-engine turboprop as optimal for…
Airhart Aeronautics and Polish startup Draco Aircraft announced on June 1 a collaboration to integrate Airhart's avionics and flight control system into Draco's future general aviation platforms. Airhart, based at Long…
Polish startup Draco Aircraft is looking to secure a third investor that should give the company sufficient capital to launch a three-year development and certification program of its Wilga PZL-104-based platform…
China's AutoFlight completed a mixed-fleet formation flight on May 26 of one V5000 Matrix and two V2000-series eVTOL aircraft, with the V5000CGH cargo variant having a maximum takeoff weight of 5,700 kg and a 1,500 kg…
Airshare selected the Gogo Galileo HDX satellite communications system for its Embraer Phenom 300s fleet following a demonstration flight. During the test flight, eight passengers and two crew members used 23 devices to…
Daher is conducting joint standardization work with Airbus and ATR to establish common definitions for hardware in future high-voltage electric systems. The collaboration aims to support the development of aircraft…
Vista placed a firm order for 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500s in February while expanding its global private aviation network centered on fleet commonality, operational control, and long-range premium flying. The company…
Electra.aero forecasts U.S. demand for 12,000-16,000 short-haul regional shuttle aircraft within the first 10 years of operation, targeting underserved dense regional travel markets with direct aviation service. The…
Aviation Week & Space Technology published a data spotlight examining the CRJ's sustained relevance in commercial aviation operations on May 29, 2026. The analysis was offered as subscription content to the Aviation…
Platoon Aviation signed a multi-aircraft order with Textron Aviation that establishes it as Europe's largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet operator. The Hamburg-based charter company expects deliveries to begin in…
Signature Aviation has begun construction on a $10 million hangar project at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport in Virginia. The facility includes 22,000 square feet of hangar space with a 28-foot-high door, along with a 3,000…
The 2026 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum took place on May 20 at Westchester County Airport with 3,400 attendees and representatives from 200 companies, featuring a static display of 25 aircraft including business…
Tamarack Aerospace Group developed the AirConnect system, an inflight connectivity platform for Cessna Citation light jets that accesses low-Earth-orbit satellite networks. The permanently installed, fuselage-mounted…
China completed the first flight test of its domestically developed F406 turbofan on May 23, 2026. The engine, produced by Sichuan Tianfu Light Power Technology, a subsidiary of state-linked Aero Engine, weighs 600…
Aerospace industry experts advise fixing business processes first before implementing artificial intelligence to address sector challenges including supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and maintenance…
Militaries worldwide are rapidly converting business jets into specialized aircraft for advanced defense missions including airborne communications networks, early warning systems, signals intelligence, and electronic…
Jet Aviation launched automated drone inspection services for its U.S. customers in May 2026, building on technology first introduced at its Basel, Switzerland headquarters in 2023. The service, developed with French…
NOEMI Aerospace, rebranded from Elfly, is developing the Noemi electric flying boat as a multi-mission platform with prototype first flight targeted for late 2027, designed for passenger transport, skydiving, military,…
Dassault Aviation introduced the Falcon 10X business jet to regain market share against Bombardier and Gulfstream, featuring the industry's widest cabin and advanced safety systems including automated upset recovery and…
Military forces worldwide have converted business jets into specialized aircraft for missions including airborne communications, early warning systems, signals intelligence, and electronic warfare. The U.S. Air Force,…
Aero Friedrichshafen 2026, held April 22-25 in Germany, set records as Europe's largest aviation trade show with 860 exhibitors and 37,000 visitors showcasing innovations across business and general aviation. Multiple…
Bombardier's Challenger 300 series has delivered over 1,000 aircraft since 2003, with the Challenger 350 accounting for 210,000 North American departures in 2024, making it the most active business jet model that year.…
Business jet prices have nearly tripled in real terms over 50 years, rising from $30 million in the 1960s to $85+ million today, with no indication of price elasticity as demand consistently increases with each new…
May 19, 2026 Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft at Sun N' Fun 2024. Credit: Molly McMillin BAE Expands Energy Storage Production Capacity BAE Systems has opened a $65 million addition to its Endicott, New York, campus dedicated…
The eVTOL industry faces a critical maintenance workforce challenge, as building and training technicians for electric aircraft has been largely overlooked compared to pilot certification efforts. Unlike traditional…
Pivotal, a U.S. startup, has launched a proof-of-concept project with Hyde County, North Carolina, to demonstrate that electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft can deliver first responders to emergency sites…
They were flying the night shift on Spirit 2. Based on the conversation and accompanying video images from the flight recorder, one thing was obvious: They were all tired. The two medical crew in the back of the…
Several companies are introducing technology-driven solutions to streamline aircraft charter booking and operations. Elevate Jet offers an AI-powered mobile app with instant pricing and itinerary generation, Revaire…
Bombardier and Wheels Up, led by CEOs Eric Martel and George Mattson respectively, pursued strikingly similar turnaround strategies despite operating in different business segments—one manufacturing business jets and…
Hill Helicopters, a UK-based developer, is approaching the first run of its in-house-developed turboshaft engine for the HX/HC50 light helicopter, a single-engine aircraft targeted at the general aviation market.
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol released its first guidance on how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim mechanisms should be reflected in corporate greenhouse gas accounting, addressing a longstanding ambiguity in…
Otto Aerospace has progressed its Phantom 3500 business jet into detail design phase after completing a preliminary design review, with the first flight test vehicle scheduled for late 2027. The aircraft employs natural…
Hal Shevers, founder and chair of Sporty's, died May 12 at age 90. Shevers graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering and earned his private pilot certificate through the Purdue Flying Club…
Iridium Communications has agreed to acquire the Aireon space-based air traffic surveillance system for $366.7 million, a system it currently hosts on its satellite network. The acquisition expands Iridium's portfolio…
A private aviation operator with over two decades of experience warns that the jet fuel crisis facing the industry this summer is primarily a supply issue rather than a pricing problem, with European prices reaching…
Duncan Aviation addressed Nebraska's aviation maintenance technician shortage through a partnership with Lincoln North Star High School that includes work-study programs, hangar expansion support, and the donation of a…
Embraer announced the Praetor 600E, with the company's vice president of design operations presenting an overview of the new aircraft. The manufacturer opened the order book with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029.
The UK's National Police Air Service (NPAS) received Home Office approval for funding to purchase two additional Airbus H135 helicopters beyond aircraft already on order. The procurement utilizes two of three available…
NetJets and Flexjet recorded higher flight hours from February to April 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with Flexjet showing a 12% year-over-year increase and 172% growth versus 2019 levels. VistaJet,…
Four major aircraft operator classes—Corporate, Fractional, Charter, and Private individual—demonstrated improved hourly utilization performance during February through April 2026 compared to the same periods in both…
Bombardier launched an accelerated six-week FastTrack certification program at its Hartford Service Center to help maintenance technicians obtain FAA Airframe and Powerplant credentials, requiring a minimum of 18 months…
Wheels Up completed major milestones early in executing its new business model despite reporting a first quarter loss. The company modernized its entire fleet to exclusively operate Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft, a key…
Sim Shain founded ParaFlight, an air ambulance brokerage, after being inspired by his father's emergency medical career and mentor Steve Zakheim's use of a Learjet to transport critically ill patients to specialized…
The preowned business aircraft market demonstrated resilience and discipline during the first quarter of 2026 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Industry leaders characterized the market as fundamentally…
Boeing announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years in its recently reacquired Wichita facility during a Boeing Backs America event on May 11. The site manufactures critical components for the…
U.S. Jet-A fuel averaged $8.57 per gallon in May 2026, up $2.09 from the prior year but down 6 cents from April, according to an Aviation Research Group survey of U.S. FBOs. The Western Pacific region posted the largest…
Embraer designed and certified a proprietary seat frame for the Praetor 600E that will offer enhanced comfort levels to customers. The seats represent part of the aircraft's interior innovation series, with deliveries…
Embraer's vice president of design operations demonstrates the new 4K smart window featured in the Praetor 600E business jet. The system utilizes 4K cameras to provide panoramic external views while enabling passengers…
Starlink's announcement of a new pricing structure prompted the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to warn that general aviation pilots may be forced to cancel their subscriptions due to rate increases. AOPA…
Robinson Helicopter Company will equip future helicopters and a portion of its existing fleet with Crewchief Systems digital aircraft management software to modernize maintenance tracking and operational data. The…
A private owner in Brazil has installed Gogo's Galileo satellite communications system on a Bombardier Global 6000, making it the first aircraft in the country to achieve multi-orbit connectivity. The aircraft uses…
Dimor Group announced on April 30 the closure of Waco Aircraft Corp.'s manufacturing and maintenance operations at Battle Creek Executive Airport in Michigan, eliminating 60 jobs. The manufacturer of retro classic…
Air Charter Scotland began operating a public service obligation (PSO) route between Aberdeen and Wick airports in January 2026 using a Jetstream 32 aircraft. This marked the first time a business-aviation entity has…
Boni Caldeira has served as Cirrus Aircraft's vice president of international sales since 2007 and developed a passion for aviation early in life, though he did not begin flying until after college. The article features…
Unither Bioelectronics successfully completed a test flight of a Robinson R44 helicopter modified with a hydrogen-electric fuel cell system at Bromont Airport in Quebec. The demonstrator produces only water vapor as…
Textron Aviation produces the Cessna Citation CJ4 twin-engine business jet, a commercial designation of the Model 525C that first flew in 2008 and entered service in 2010. The company released the Gen2 variant in 2021…
The Twin Otter Classic 300-G and Series 400 can be equipped with various landing gear types including floats, amphibious floats, skis, and wheels, performing cargo, medevac, VIP transport, and special mission…
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 share a maximum operating altitude of 51,000 feet, though initial cruise altitude at maximum takeoff weight is limited to 43,000 feet for both airframes. The Global 8000 offers…
The Leonardo AW169 helicopter offers a maximum passenger capacity of 11, including seats in both the cabin and cockpit, with cabin layouts customizable for specific operational needs. Agusta VIP configurations range…
Aircraft Overview: Beechcraft King Air B200GT, 250 & 260 Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week Credit: Nigel Prevett/Aviation Week The Beechcraft King Air B200GT, 250 and 260 are commercial designations of Textron…
The H135 is a light, twin-engine helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters capable of performing corporate transport, emergency medical services, offshore operations, and law enforcement missions. At the 2025 Verticon…
Textron announced plans to separate from its industrial businesses to become a pure-play aerospace and defense company anchored by Textron Aviation, Bell, and Textron Systems, with the split targeted for completion…
Organizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo expect the March 2027 edition in Singapore to be approximately 50% larger than the 2025 inaugural event, projecting more than 75 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors versus…
Textron Aviation opened a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia, to support Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft operators throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The facility more than…
NetJets received its first three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets, becoming the first fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the newly FAA-certified midsize aircraft. The delivery is part of a…
Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport officially inaugurated the Jetex iGA Terminal on May 6, described as the world's largest VIP terminal for private and commercial airline travelers. The terminal features private suites…
The aviation industry's maintenance and training sector reported developments in workforce development, with partnerships like the Aviator Institute joining Airbus Flight Academy and Alaska Air Group strengthening its…
Aviation industry announcements from early 2026 highlighted advances in aircraft connectivity and interior technologies, with Gogo expanding 5G services, Embraer introducing smart windows and new seating designs, and…
May 08, 2026 The strike occurred at about 8:00 a.m. local time and was part of a large air attack from Ukraine. May 08, 2026 Editors examine Joby Aviation’s piloted New York City demos and Unither Bioelectronics’…
Advanced air mobility technologies reached new milestones in May 2026, with Unither Bioelectronics demonstrating hydrogen-electric Robinson R44 aircraft in Quebec and Joby Aviation conducting piloted urban air mobility…
The aviation industry witnessed significant advances in aircraft training, certification, and new model development during the first four months of 2026. Major manufacturers including Tecnam, Cirrus, Dassault, and…
Aviation industry news for spring 2026 covered expansion by major manufacturers and service providers, including Embraer's higher Q1 shipments, Textron Aviation opening a service facility in Australia, and Jetex…
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