Business Aviation & AAM Report

JEN MESZAROS
XPeng’s flying car affiliate Aridge has secured a place in a United Arab Emirates regulatory sandbox, its first national-level testing framework outside of China.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Sky Harbour and Chicago Executive Airport break ground on a private aviation campus, introducing a new home basing model for private aircraft.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ben Goldstein
Bristow Group has reserved 10 additional early delivery positions for Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation says its J208 autonomous Cessna Caravan has completed a 3,199-mi. flight across the U.S. without control inputs from the safety pilot onboard.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
Speakers at ACE stress that innovation in business aviation must prioritize human needs over technology, with AI and eVTOLs as tools, not replacements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Aura Aero has resumed flight testing with the Cassio S hybrid-electric demonstrator it acquired from Voltaero, renaming the aircraft X-Volt.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Thales is seeing growing interest among ANSPs in open-architecture ATM systems as operators seek greater interoperability and cross-border coordination.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s reticence to commit to an expanded Automated Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate despite public statements to the contrary is drawing fire from the NTSB.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
FAA delays radar system replacement to September 2028 due to supply chain issues, tariffs and damaged units, with only 1.6% of installations complete.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Seaplane airline Harbour Air plans to acquire fellow British Columbia-based carrier Pacific Coastal Airlines to create a new regional airline group based in Vancouver.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Emil Granberg becomes CTO at Everdrone, Jeremie Caillet wins aviation leader award, and Jeffrey Bruno announces retirement from Global Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Business aviation sees advancements in connectivity, eVTOL orders and approvals as manufacturers push timelines and expand facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Honda Aircraft completes first Echelon wing assembly, advances testing and integration and adjusts certification and delivery timeline to 2031.
Business Aviation

By Ben Goldstein
Electra partners with Atlas to build EL9 flight-test airframes, advancing hybrid-electric STOL aircraft development and FAA certification efforts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Tech startup Sift is providing electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace with a common platform for analyzing telemetry data generated during ground and flight testing of its X1 demo.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Angus Batey
Charter operators face challenges from fuel volatility, seasonality and third-party dependencies, forcing innovation to meet unpredictable customer demands.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Victoria Moores
The UK's AAIB warns electric aircraft pose new risks to accident investigators, citing battery hazards, thermal runaway and challenges for first responders.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
FAA technicians are sidelined in radar upgrades under BNATCS, raising concerns about training gaps and modernization delays.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Angus Batey
Biggin Hill Airport transforms into a business aviation hub, innovating with new facilities, MRO services and plans for an aviation technical college.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
Seoul is selected as South Korea’s UAM pilot site, starting with medical transport and expanding to tourism along the Han River and nearby hubs.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
MB Energy partners with Arcadia eFuels and MetaFuels to develop e-SAF supply chains, with production plants planned in Europe and Morocco by 2030.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Joby Aviation begins a U.S. tour to showcase its J208 Caravan with Superpilot autonomy, highlighting defense, cargo and emergency response missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Chris Rocheleau, former FAA acting administrator, is named president and CEO of ACI-NA, succeeding Kevin Burke as the trade group navigates industry changes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Flexjet opens a $34 million private terminal at Farnborough Airport, marking a major milestone in its global expansion and commitment to luxury aviation.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Angus Batey
San Marino and Aruba sign a historic agreement allowing aircraft to operate on each other’s AOCs, streamlining operations for owners and operators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation