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Business Aviation & Advanced Air Mobility Report, August 26, 2026

VOL. 111 NO. 35 August 26, 2026

Waypoint

Skyports Dubai
article

Waypoint: Dubai, New York Offer Contrasting Models For Vertiport Development

Aug 24, 2026
Dubai and New York showcase contrasting approaches to vertiport development, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of advanced air mobility.

Ron Draper
article

Draper To Retire As Textron Aviation CEO; Rohloff Named Successor

Aug 24, 2026
Ron Draper retires as Textron Aviation CEO after eight years, with Brian Rohloff stepping in to lead the company starting Aug. 31.
Honda Aircraft
article

20 Years Aloft: Honda Aircraft Poised For Next Chapter Of Growth

Aug 21, 2026
Honda Aircraft celebrates 20 years with plans to expand its product line, including the HondaJet Echelon, and overcome supplier challenges.
Stralis Aircraft
article

Australia’s Stralis Closes Doors After Taxiing On Hydrogen

Aug 20, 2026
Stralis Aircraft closes after taxiing its hydrogen-electric Bonanza A36, citing challenges in bridging the gap between proof and commercial readiness.
astro aero a200c skyexpress freighter rendering
article

Australian Startup Develops Single-Turboprop Container Transporter

Aug 24, 2026
Australian startup Astro Aero has taken the wraps off its planned A200C SkyEXpress single-turboprop freighter, with the prototype now under construction in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
P&WC PW150A
article

European Commission Closes Pratt & Whitney Canada Probe

Aug 24, 2026
Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.
Glenn Hogben, CEO of ACA
article

Charter Industry In 2026: A Tale Of Two Stories, Hogben Says

Aug 25, 2026
The charter industry faces challenges from Middle East conflict and fuel costs, while AI and accreditation drive growth and adaptation worldwide.
Eve Air Mobility
article

Eve Advances eVTOL Transition Tests, Maintains 2028 Certification Target

Aug 24, 2026
Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL transition tests, targets 2028 certification and reports progress on design freeze, supplier reviews and flight milestones.
Embraer Phenom 300EV
article

Embraer Phenom 300EV Earns Triple Certification

Aug 25, 2026
Embraer Phenom 300EV earns triple certification, becoming the first light jet with Garmin Emergency Autoland and enhanced performance features.
Whisper Aero
article

Whisper Completes First Piloted Flights Of Ultraquiet Electric Propulsion

Aug 19, 2026
Whisper Aero tests ultraquiet electric ducted fans on a modified Swift 3 glider, achieving low noise levels and advancing military and FAA projects.
flyexclusive bombardier challenger 350 aircraft
article

FlyExclusive Posts Record Q2 Revenue Following Turnaround

Aug 20, 2026
FlyExclusive posted record second-quarter revenue, including 20% higher charter and MRO revenue compared to a year ago, with higher retail fractional share sales, flight-fund deployments and JetClub sales.
: DARPA/Paul Flacks Caption: Avidrone has announced plans to develop a production version of its DARPA Lift Challenge-winning Katana drone
article

DARPA Takes Next Step In Heavy-lift Drone Breakthrough

Aug 21, 2026
After its Lift Challenge came tantalizingly close to demonstrating that a drone can lift four times its own weight, DARPA has launched a program to mature the technology for military and commercial applications.
map of archer’s planned los angeles area vertiport network
article

Archer, AEG Plan Downtown Los Angeles Vertiport At L.A. LIVE

Aug 24, 2026
Archer Aviation and AEG plan to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, adding a prominent new node to Archer’s planned Los Angeles-area air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
LightHawk CEO
article

New LightHawk CEO Takes On Conservation Mission

Aug 18, 2026
LightHawk’s new CEO Elliott Wright leads conservation flights, using volunteer pilots to protect ecosystems and accelerate conservation success.
Infinity Aviation Group
article

Infinity Aviation Group Acquires FlightServ FBO

Aug 24, 2026
Infinity Aviation expands into the New York City area with its acquisition of FlightServ’s FBO at Trenton-Mercer Airport, adding hangar and terminal capacity.
Schiphol night
article

Eurocontrol Reports Significant Improvement In Flight Punctuality

Aug 21, 2026
Eurocontrol reports smoother summer air traffic in Europe, with delays down 24% in 2026, driven by modernization and improved weather handling.
BarnesJet082126awin
article

Barnes Aerospace Acquires Jet AirWerks For Aeroengine MRO

Aug 21, 2026
Private equity owned Barnes Aerospace said it acquired Jet AirWerks, a South Central Kansas specialist in CFM56, CF6 and CF34 engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Appointments

appointments
article

Business Aviation & AAM Appointment: Mente Group

Aug 24, 2026
Rich Ropp is promoted to senior managing director of Mente Group, bringing leadership experience from Priester Aviation, FlyExclusive and Jet Linx Aviation.

Briefs

Archer Midnight
article

Business Aviation & AAM Briefs: EHang, Archer Aviation, SyberJet Aircraft

Aug 25, 2026
The latest developments in advanced air mobility and business aviation.

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