Business Aviation & AAM Report

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

Dutch startup Conscious Aerospace believes retrofitting existing regional aircraft offers the most practical path to bringing hydrogen-electric propulsion into commercial service.

The charter industry is experiencing robust growth and is projected to continue expanding as more travelers opt for private flights. Illegal charter, unfortunately, is also growing.

High Flying Hangars begins construction of 78 hangars at Frederick Municipal Airport, marking the first new hangar development there in over 20 years.

A U.S. startup has secured funding to begin scaling up a battery chemistry that promises to enable a three-four times improvement in drone performance.

Startical plans a satellite constellation to extend VHF communications, improve safety and enable better flightpaths while reducing costs.

Strathclyde demonstrates a 100-kW superconducting motor and works with Airbus to develop a megawatt-level prototype for future aircraft propulsion.

Dassault Aviation has commenced flight testing for its largest business jet yet with the Falcon 10X taking to the air on June 19.

Washington Manassas Airport prepares for commercial service with a new terminal and a $38M control tower as an unnamed carrier plans a 2027 launch.

German aircraft manufacturer MD Aircraft is advancing development of a nine-passenger electric regional aircraft designed around swappable batteries.

Airmedic debuts a certified medical cabin for Learjet 45XRs featuring advanced life-support systems and satellite communications.

Bye Aerospace is entering the final stages of preparation for the first flight of its eFlyer 2 all-electric training aircraft.

Continental Aerospace returns to U.S. ownership as Arcline acquires the piston engine maker from China's AVIC for $535 million.

Hoper expands helicopter ride-share operations globally while preparing its platform for future eVTOL integration in urban air mobility.

AFBAA launches continent-wide research initiative to analyze Africa's business aviation sector and provide data-driven insights for operators.

FAA’s plan for its new air traffic management software sees the initial operational demonstration focusing on high-level en route airspace before expanding as the process is validated.

Indra Group USA has announced the entry into service of its first radar under the FAA’s Radar System Replacement Program.

Business aviation updates include fleet expansions, eVTOL developments and new safety initiatives across multiple regions.

Caitlin Locke has been named FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, rising from a key certification role to the agency’s top civilian safety position.

Three aircraft developers reveal different approaches to battery-electric flight from trainers to regional transports.

On the heels of a first piloted transition flight of its VE25-100 eVTOL in late May and backed by roughly $450 million in new capital from two recent closings, Volant Aerotech CEO Dong Ming spoke with Aviation Week to discuss the milestone and what comes next.

The number of hours flown by corporate, fractional, charter and private individual operators from March to May 2026 rose when compared to hourly utilization performance during the same period of 2025 and 2019, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.

Latvia’s Border Guard has placed orders for three Leonardo AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters funded through the European Security Action for Europe loans.

Aerotec names Morais Brazil sales director while West Star promotes Messmer and Guardian Jet elevates three to sales director roles.

The total number of hours flown by private aviation providers NetJets and Flexjet rose during the March to May 2026 period compared to the same period in 2025, both with an increase of 12%, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.