Business Aviation & AAM Report

More than 100 volunteer aircraft owners and pilots transported over 800 athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Saudi authorities investigate fatal AW139 helicopter crash that killed 14 people near Ras Tanura.

The total number of used business jets for sale in June 2026 fell 12% when compared to a year ago with 1,041 jets on the market, according to Jefferies.

Elroy Air plans to become a publicly traded company through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII.

Airbus has wound up its Acubed innovation unit in the U.S., established in 2015 to connect the European aerospace giant with the fast-moving, disruptive thinking of Silicon Valley.

Beta demonstrates CX300 electric aircraft in Hawaii to validate operations, charging infrastructure and environmental readiness.

The FAA has broken ground on a new test facility at its Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City to support research into powered-lift aircraft.

Aerofugia discusses batteries, charging standards and the role of the human pilot as its AE200-100 eVTOL targets certification as soon as late 2026.

The FAA has installed new surface movement radars at three airports as part of the Trump administration’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System initiative.

NASA is soliciting proposals for an open-fan flight demonstrator as part of the agency’s technology development plan for next-generation aircraft and subsonic vehicle propulsion systems.

Blue Spirit Aero delays Dragonfly hydrogen-electric aircraft first flight to 2027, citing funding challenges and test organization changes.

Flexjet Chair Kenn Ricci discusses the acquisition of London-based The Jet Business, as well as challenges and further growth.

Wheels Up adopts Surf Air Mobility’s AI-powered BrokerOS platform to streamline charter operations under a $12-million deal.

Onex Corp. leads investor group acquiring Canada's largest fractional jet operator AirSprint to support expansion.

FedEx uses SAF at five U.S. hubs and urges government action to boost sustainable fuel production.

Swiss electric aircraft battery developer H55 cuts 54 jobs amid commercialization challenges while maintaining key defense and hybrid programs.

Offshore rotorcraft operator Bristow has put its Norwegian operation up for sale in a bid to optimize its business.

Bombardier integrates Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 monitoring with Smart Link Plus for Global 5500/6500 fleets tracking 10,000 engine parameters.

DCAF expands Dubai-based charter fleet with ACJ318 Elite+ as Middle East bizav demand grows 7.7%.

Farnborough Airport faces infrastructure and perception hurdles as UK bizav sector battles planning delays and economic advocacy challenges.

SkyDrive’s SD-05 eVTOL prototype reached 62 mph in flight testing, a speed the company says is optimized for high-frequency shuttle flights in urban areas.

An Airbus A319 destined for modification into a prototype air tanker for aerial firefighting specialist Neptune Aviation Services has arrived in Dothan, Alabama, for conversion work.

Abu Dhabi advances AAM with a new hub, Bombardier delivers Africa’s first Global 8000 and Air BP celebrates 100 years of aviation milestones.

Westchester County Airport receives $18M in FAA funding for ATC upgrades, including radar replacement, electronic flight strips and a tower simulator.

Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s assets, leveraging hybrid-electric expertise to advance its ERA 19-seater and expand its operational base in Rochefort.