Rolling Business Aviation Daily Briefs (January 2026)

January 27, 2026

Archer Selects Nvidia Processor For AI On Aircraft

Archer plans to use Nvidia’s IGX Thor edge processor for artificial intelligence applications onboard its aircraft. Rival Joby was announced in October 2025 as the aviation launch customer for the IGX Thor, which is based on Nvidia’s latest Blackwell graphics processing unit architecture.

January 26, 2026

FAA Adds Additional UAS Test Sites

The FAA has selected two additional uncrewed aircraft system test sites, operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Indiana Economic Development Corp. They join seven UAS test sites selected a decade ago and located in Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia.

January 23, 2026

PrimeFlight Aviation Earns CEIV Pharma Recertification

PrimeFlight Cargo, a Miami-based division of PrimeFlight Aviation Services, has recertified under the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics’ Pharma program. The certification was awarded by the International Air Transport Association and follows more than a year of preparation, the company says. The operation met about 275 audit requirements and requires facilities to demonstrate strict compliance with temperature control, risk management, quality assurance and regulatory standards in pharmaceutical cargo handling, PrimeFlight says.

January 22, 2026

Tecnam Earns DGAC Approval For P2012 Series

The República del Ecuador Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) has validated the Type Certificate of Tecnam Aircraft’s line of P2012 aircraft, which paves the way for market entry and first delivery this year, Tecnam says. The approvals cover the P2012 Traveller, the P2012 STOL, and the P2012 Sentinel SMP. The approvals follow the arrival of the first P2012 Traveller in Ecuador in July 2025. The aircraft was delivered to Transair Leasing, Tecnam’s dealer for Ecuador, Colombia, Per,u and Panama.

January 21, 2026

Premier Aircraft Named North America Distributor For Diamond Parts

Premier Aircraft, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been named the North America Platinum Distributor for Diamond Aircraft parts. Premier Aircraft has more than $1.5 million in new Diamond Aircraft parts stocked at its main parts hub in the Dallas/Fort Worth area along with a dedicated team. Besides Florida and Texas, it also have a facility at Flightlevel Aviation at the Norwood Memorial Airport in Massachusetts.

January 20, 2026

Corporate Air Center Provides Flooding Response Efforts

The Corporate Air Center, based in Skagit County, Washington, in coordination with the Port of Skagit, supported critical response efforts during the recent flooding in the area. At its height, Corporate Air Center provided hangar space at Skagit County Regional Airport for up to 300 Washington National Guard personnel and helped support them through the week. It also supplied airfield ground support and fueling services for responding agencies. At the same time, the Port of Skagit coordinated with the agencies and partners to manage flood mitigation logistics. The efforts were also supported by the community and businesses around the region.

January 16, 2026

Blackhawk Group Acquires Silver Sky Aviation

The Blackhawk Group has acquired Silver Sky Aviation, based in Wasilla, Alaska. Silver Sky provides aviation maintenance and upgrade services and supports King Air, Cessna Caravan, Kodiak and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The acquisition marks Blackhawk’s sixth location in its Performance Center Network, it says, and expands its presence into one of the fastest-growing turboprop regions in the world. Alaska has experienced significant growth in turboprop operations due to their range, speed and payload and the ability to operate in harsh, cold-weather environments, Black Hawk notes.

January 15, 2026

Pipistrel Earns First Approval From Asia On Velis Electro

The Civil Authority of South Korea has granted a safety certificate for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, clearing the way for operation in the country. It is the first approval of an electric aircraft from South Korea and the first for Asia, the Slovenian-based company says. The certificate classifies the Electro as a lightweight aircraft. The approval opens opportunities in the market and marks a milestone in Pipistrel’s history, it says. The Velis Electro earned EASA approval in 2020, UK certification in 2022 and FAA approval as a light sport aircraft in 2024. Transport Canada validated the EASA type certification in 2025.

January 14, 2026

Textron Aviation Delivers Cessna SkyCourier To Mexico

Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier to Mexico. The aircraft, configured as a freighter variant, was delivered to FlexCoah, a cargo transportation provider, for use by its aviation subsidiary Altair. The SkyCourier will expand the company’s freight capabilities in the country, it says. FlexCoah was founded in 2009 in Saltillo, Mexico, is a freight transportation company specializing in long-haul and local cargo services.

January 13, 2026

KlasJet, Air Peace Sign Agreement For Boeing 737-800

KlasJet Name KlasJet, a corporate charter and leasing service provider based in Vilnius, Lithuania, has signed an agreement with Air Peace to provide the Nigerian-based airline with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured for scheduled passenger and charter services. Air Peace operates 29 aircraft, including Boeing 737s, Embraer E195-E2s and Boeing 777s and serves 20 destinations. The Nigerian and West African aviation markets have been growing rapidly, the company says.

January 12, 2026

Edése Doret Industrial Design Wins RoyalJet Design Contract

Edése Doret Industrial Design has been awarded a design contract by RoyalJet, an Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator, for the interiors of three Airbus ACJ320neo corporate jets. It is the third project between the two companies. Its vision is to deliver an “unparalleled elevated passenger experience” for RoyalJet clientele, Edése Doret officials say. The aircraft will allow Royal Jet Group to expand its product offerings, Royal Jet says. Edése Doret Industrial Design works with private jets, super-yachts and high-end residencies.

January 9, 2026

Sweetwater Aviation Offers Hangars For Reservation

Sweetwater Aviation, a fixed base operator based at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs, Wyoming, announced the opening of temperature-controlled hangar space available for reservations. The 24,000 ft² hangar is large enough to accommodate up to G700, G800 and Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets.

January 8, 2026

West Star Aviation Academy Achieves 100% Graduation Rate

West Star Aviation has achieved a 100% graduation rate in its aircraft maintenance technicians’ program at its West Star Aviation Academy, developed in a partnership with Southwestern Illinois College. The training includes paid apprenticeships, academic coursework and hands-on training. Students have access to a Falcon Jet in which to apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations. With the completion of the program, 25 graduates are qualified to test for the FAA Airframe certification. West Star founded the Academy in 2024. A new class of 25 begins Jan. 12, 2026. To date, the Academy has supported 71 technician hires who have become certified Aviation Maintenance Technicians, the company says.

 January 7, 2026

Bristell B23 Powered By Rotax 916 iS Receives EASA Approval

BRM AERO, otherwise known as Bristell Aircraft, has received EASA CS-23 approval for the Bristell B23 powered by the 160 hp Rotax 916 iS turbocharged engine, the company announced. It is the first aircraft to be approved with the Rotax 916iS engine. The aircraft is ready for demonstrations, the company says.

January 6, 2026

Air Charter Service Moves To Larger Office Space

Air Charter Service has expanded into larger space, moving from Miami to Hollywood, Florida, to accommodate its growth plans, the company says. Greg Tarran, private jets assistant director, has moved from the company’s London office to the Florida facility as the company expands its private jets team. The office is three times larger than its current space. It also is closer to the Boca Raton, Miami-Opa Locka and Fort Lauderdale airports, which is better situated for its clients, company officials say. The company, founded in 1990, operates 40 offices around the world and employs nearly 700.

 January 5 2026

JSX Expands Service to Southern California, Arizona

JSX, a charter air service provider, has launched service at Santa Monica Airport in California and is adding additional scheduled service. Beginning Jan. 22, 2026, it is increasing its flight frequencies to twice a day between Santa Monica and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on a 30-passenger ATR 42-600 turboprop. It will expand service to three daily flights beginning Feb. 5. JSX also is adding a nonstop route to Scottsdale, Arizona, beginning Jan. 22.