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Business Aviation & Advanced Air Mobility Report, August 5, 2026

VOL. 111 NO. 32 August 05, 2026
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News

four-seat Cosmic One
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FAA's Mosaic Rule Spurs Electric Light Aircraft Launch

Jul 29, 2026
Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.
EAA's Jack Pelton and FAA's Chris Rocheleau
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Waypoint: FAA’s Rocheleau On Radars, Radios, Fuel & More

Aug 04, 2026
FAA outlines modernization plans for air traffic control, safety and infrastructure, addressing eVTOLs, AI and leaded fuel elimination by 2030.
DoorDash aircraft
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DoorDash Launches Its Own Drone Delivery Program

Jul 29, 2026
DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program, developing mid-range aircraft and infrastructure to complement existing partnerships with Wing and Flytrex.
Gulfstream Aerospace
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Gulfstream Deliveries, Revenue Rise In Q2

Jul 30, 2026
Gulfstream deliveries rise in Q2 with 41 jets shipped, boosting revenue 15% as demand for large-cabin business jets surges.
Bombardier
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Bombardier Q2 Revenue Up 6% As Backlog Grows to $21.8 Billion

Jul 30, 2026
Bombardier reports 6% revenue growth in Q2 2026, growing backlogs, strong demand for Global 8000 jets and expanding service and defense opportunities.
globaleye
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Bombardier Seeks Defense Modification Site In Canada

Jul 31, 2026
Bombardier is searching for a site in Canada where it can perform defense-related modifications to its business jets, including to the Global 6500 long-range business jet used as a GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, and other aircraft.
FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau
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Rocheleau Departing FAA, Returning To NBAA Role

Jul 31, 2026
FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau is stepping down from his post after an eventful year and a half with the agency, initially as acting administrator.
Archer Aviation
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Archer Flies Piloted Midnight Between Salinas And Monterey

Aug 03, 2026
Archer Aviation completes piloted Midnight flight between Salinas and Monterey, showcasing eVTOL readiness for future operations under the eIPP.
SkyDrive
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Skydrive Studies Regional EVTOL Applications In Asia

Aug 03, 2026
SkyDrive partners with airlines and manufacturers across Asia to explore eVTOL applications for medical logistics and tourism, targeting service by 2028.
Whisper’s JetFoil Concept
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Whisper Aero Sees JetFoil Concept As Next Step For Regional Flight

Jul 29, 2026
Whisper Aero unveils its Jetfoil concept, a quieter, more efficient propulsion system for regional air mobility and defense applications.
Helicopter hovering
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EASA Certifies Arriel 2K Engine For Leonardo AW09

Jul 31, 2026
EASA certified Safran’s Arriel 2K engine, moving Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter closer to year-end certification.
Bye Aerospace
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Bye Aerospace Completes eFlyer 2 Prototype

Jul 27, 2026
Bye Aerospace completes its first eFlyer 2 prototype, advancing toward flight testing with validated electric propulsion and structural systems.
Joby S4
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H2Fly Sees Path To Fuel-Cell-Only Regional Aircraft

Jul 29, 2026
H2FLY expects hydrogen-electric regional aircraft to rely primarily on fuel cells within three to four years.
ampaire's Eco Caravan flying testbed
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Ampaire Advances Hybrid Caravan Flight Tests, Certification

Jul 31, 2026
Ampaire has begun flight testing the second-generation version of its hybrid-electric Cessna Caravan as the company advances what it says is the FAA’s first hybrid aircraft engine certification program.
Bombardier Challenger 3500
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Bombardier Delivers 200th Challenger 3500

Jul 31, 2026
Bombardier delivers its 200th Challenger 3500 business jet, marking a milestone in the super-midsize segment with growing demand from fleet operators.
BlueSky FBO in San Juan
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Investors Break Ground On BlueSky San Juan FBO

Aug 03, 2026
BlueSky breaks ground on $54M FBO in San Juan, set to enhance Puerto Rico’s role as a Caribbean gateway with elite business aviation facilities.
Britten-Norman
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First UK-Manufactured BN Islander For More Than 50 Years Unveiled

Jul 31, 2026
Britten-Norman unveils the first UK-built Islander in nearly six decades as production ramps up at its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight.

Appointments

business aviation appointments
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Business Aviation & AAM Appointments: Elliott Aviation And KCAC Aviation

Aug 03, 2026
Meghan Welch and John Shearer step into key roles at Elliott Aviation and KCAC Aviation, enhancing leadership in business aviation services.

Briefs

eve100
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Business Aviation & AAM Briefs: Diehl Aviation, Elroy Chaparral, Eve EVTOLs

Aug 04, 2026
Eve Air Mobility has signed an LOI with aviation finance company Shearwater Global Capital for up to 16 Eve 100 eVTOL air taxis.

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Embraer Praetor 500 And Praetor 600

Aug 04, 2026
The Embraer Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 is featured in the August 2026 edition of Aviation Week's monthly Program Profile.