Business Aviation & AAM Report

Doncasters is pursuing a $4 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by surging demand in aerospace, defense and AI-powered data centers.

ZeroAvia shifted to defense during funding struggles but maintains its civil aviation mission while certifying its hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Honeywell develops next-gen HTF7000 engine core targeting large-cabin business jets as market gap emerges between aircraft classes.

Avincis orders 30 Airbus and Leonardo helicopters for EMS, search and rescue and offshore operations across Europe.

The national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel in June totaled $8.18, according to a survey of U.S. FBOs by the Aviation Research Group, including taxes and fees.

Vaeridion reports battery suppliers exceeding performance targets for electric aircraft, boosting Microliner development prospects.

Former Southern Airways Express founder and CEO Stan Little has been named chairman of The Twenty-Five, a luxury mobility company.

NASA’s X-59 Quesst low-boom supersonic demonstrator achieved Mach 1.4 at 55,000 ft. on June 12.

Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026.

Flexjet has acquired The Jet Business, a London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm.

It's not about policies that require SAF, or designing scalable, affordable SAF. The most significant threat to scaling SAF is airport infrastructure itself.

A jet card allows customers to prepay for flight hours while avoiding aircraft ownership.

Embraer is preparing to begin tests in a fuel-cell rig as it explores the potential of hydrogen as a fuel to decarbonize aviation.

For its nine-seat, all-electric Microliner, Vaeridion has successfully completed the preliminary design review.

Bombardier plans to nearly double its Singapore Service Center at Seletar Airport with the addition of a 250,000 ft.2 facility.

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the 100th customer delivery for the Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range jet.

Vertical Aerospace has expanded its flight test fleet with the first flight of its latest and final full-scale VX4 prototype.

U.S.-based aerospace companies have submitted proposals to participate in the next phase of the FAA’s Continuous Low Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program.

Honeywell Aerospace is studying the potential evaluation of autonomous flight systems on a fixed wing flying testbed.

Two German companies have signed a deal to advance the commercialization of electric sustainable aviation fuels (eSAF).

Certification by analysis, an approach that replaces some tests with virtual assessments, may contribute to maturing technologies faster.

Deutsche Aircraft is planning to offer its own design of landing gear for both the forthcoming Dornier 328eco and legacy D328 turboprops.

A judge allowed the core of Joby Aviation’s trade secret lawsuit against Archer Aviation and former Joby employee George Kivork to move forward, while dismissing Archer’s counterclaims in their entirety but allowing the company to revise and refile them.

German advanced air mobility startup ERC System has unveiled a new heavy-lift cargo drone aimed at military resupply and critical logistics missions.

Otto Aerospace has established the certification basis for its Phantom 3500 with the FAA, closing the G-1 issue paper for the laminar-flow business jet.