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

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

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.

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.

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

LATAM Airlines is using drones to more quickly transport small maintenance materials between its warehouse and workshops.

Gulfstream completes solar panel installation at Mesa Service Center, meeting 100% of its electricity needs and advancing its sustainability goals.

LightHawk’s new CEO Elliott Wright leads conservation flights, using volunteer pilots to protect ecosystems and accelerate conservation success.