Business Aviation & AAM Report

A year after being acquired by Diamond Aircraft of Austria, Volocopter said it is developing a new all-electric ultralight multicopter.

New York-based nonprofit group NUAIR is positioning Central New York as a near-term proving ground for advanced air mobility.

Elixir Aircraft launched the next generation of aircraft, the Elixir+ two-seat trainer, with several enhancements.

Aura Aero unveiled multiple cabin configurations of the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft it is developing for a planned entry into service in 2030.

In a bid to help the European aviation sector deal with the fuel crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict, the EC is taking steps to ensure operators have access to jet fuel.

Chinese battery giant CATL has showcased a series of innovations including its first application of tech for aircraft to extend the range of electric vehicles.

In March 2026, business aviation flights in the Middle East dropped 19% in flight cycles compared to February figures.

Finding staff with empathy, organizational skills, and specialist medical and aviation knowledge is a huge challenge.

U.S. startup VerdeGo Aero has begun shipping its VH-4T turbine-based hybrid-electric powerplant to undisclosed customers to support ground and flight testing.

According to the emergency AD, the failures relate to a load path of the pitch trim actuator of the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizer.

Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million in new funding as it pushes toward certification of its autonomous flight system.

Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will provide the $20 billion additional funding needed to install new software technology across the system.

Bombardier and business aircraft operator Vista signed a long-term aftermarket services agreement worth up to $300 million over the next five years.

Aero Friedrichshafen opened on media day, April 21, with a heightened focus on business aviation.

Textron Aviation announced a fleet order by European charter operator Luminair for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jets.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation and AAM industry.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation and AAM professionals.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

Electra and Bristow Group plan to conduct operational testing of its hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft in Norway.

Electron Aerospace has unveiled a revised concept for its E5 all-electric five-seater.

Japan’s SkyDrive has been granted Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).

Trends related to European business aviation fleets, engine deliveries, utilization and more.

The new Daher Aircraft factory will assemble TBM 980s and Kodiak 100s adjacent to its aerostructures plant.

Spain’s Indra Group formally opened a new facility in Olathe, Kansas, on April 20.

Web Manuals, a digital document management services provider, is adding a sixth global office with a presence in Barcelona, Spain.