Business Aviation & AAM Report

Just one year after finalization, the FAA’s Mosaic rule is already changing how aircraft are developed, certified and brought to market.

The FAA has begun trials on the Bell 525 Relentless Advanced Systems Integration Lab (Rasil) as one of the final steps to secure the type certificate.

Pipistrel unveiled the Pipistrel Voyager, a two-seat, purpose-built aircraft designed for flight schools and high-frequency instructor-student training.

Malta is to boost its maritime patrol capabilities with the acquisition of a new-build Beechcraft King Air 360ER, Textron Aviation announced at the Farnborough Airshow.

Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft.

The Pipistrel Voyager was designed to align with Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification regulations.

Daher plans to unveil its electric power strategy in 2027, exploring hybrid-electric engines and electrification for utility and business aircraft.

Epic Aircraft’s E1000 AX earns EASA certification, paving the way for European deliveries in 2027 with high performance and advanced safety features.

BCA offers some helpful advice for pilots flying to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Indian startup ePlane has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its e200X piloted, two-passenger electric air taxi.

Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled Ellyon, a business jet-based electronic attack and ISR aircraft.

Matt Pruett, Kelly Lurz and Jason Taylor take on new leadership roles while Doug Carr announces his retirement after 28 years with NBAA.

GE Aerospace has flown its modified Saab 340B megawatt-class hybrid-electric testbed at 30,000 ft., representing a milestone for an electric propulsion system operating at standard commercial airline altitudes.

Eve Air Mobility has moved into its next phase of flight testing, having completed several months of preparatory groundwork activities for its eVTOL engineering prototype.

Honeywell Aerospace may be looking at an embarrassment of riches for merger and acquisition opportunities, but the priority for its investment capital is organic growth given the strong backlog and demand signals, CEO Jim Currier says.

Duncan Aviation's new overhaul shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, nearly doubles its engine footprint there.

Safran partners with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion with high-temperature fuel cells for next-generation aviation and defense applications.

RED and Helix develop a hybrid-electric generator with lower fuel burn, emissions and noise, challenging turbine APUs for electric and regional aircraft.

ACNZ is developing a composite, single‑engine AC‑2 cargo aircraft, aiming for rapid prototyping, Part 23 certification, and electric/autonomous capability.

Eve and Hitachi Energy will develop vertiport charging infrastructure, grid integration and battery reuse to support scalable global eVTOL air taxi operations.

As pilots begin their annual trek to the world’s largest airshow, the Canadian wildfires are bringing dense smoke and impacting early aircraft arrivals into Wittman Regional Airport for the 73rd annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

Archer, Beta and Macquarie launch ACES to build 250 electric aircraft charging sites by 2030 focusing on major US metropolitan areas.

Garmin unveils G2000 Prime flight deck for piston and electric aircraft, offering advanced connectivity, enhanced displays and safety-focused features.

A coalition of aviation associations, labor groups and manufacturers has asked Congress to approve $20 billion in new funding to complete the Trump administration’s air traffic control system overhaul.

Israeli drone-maker Colugo Systems is developing a heavy-lift VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft with funding support from national defense and innovation agencies.