Business Aviation & AAM Report

China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.

Aerospace companies including ArianeGroup, Dassault and Thales have had to close sites near Bordeaux in southwest France as wildfires continue to burn in the region.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 sets records with 734,000 attendees, 1,021 exhibitors and $257 million economic impact despite wildfire challenges.

Private aviation sees post-pandemic softness, but demand remains strong as limited supply boosts valuations and keeps the market stable.

United Aircraft tests R6000 tiltrotor's full-transition capability as China expands its autonomous emergency response fleet.

XPeng subsidiary Aridge is advancing toward certification and production of its eVTOL aircraft while securing UAE permits and joining global unicorn rankings.

New appointments at companies including FL Technics, Avia Solutions Group, AIRO Group, Cutter Aviation and West Star Aviation.

Pipistrel introduces the Voyager two-seat trainer built specifically for FAA's new Mosaic rules with advanced avionics and lower operating costs for flight schools.

Bye Aerospace completes its first eFlyer 2 prototype, advancing toward flight testing with validated electric propulsion and structural systems.

NATO’s decision to buy as many as 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning systems could spur more orders within the alliance, says Global 6500 platform provider Bombardier.

The FAA’s radio altimeter (RA) upgrade mandate sets Dec. 30, 2030, as the deadline for commercial aircraft and will give other affected operations, including Part 135, until Oct. 31, 2034.

Jet Aviation opens a new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, expanding its U.S. network with a state-of-the-art facility and global connections.

Odys partners with ST Engineering to develop hybrid eVTOL cargo drones, expanding range and capabilities for uncrewed aircraft and logistics solutions.

Honeywell Aerospace is to lead a European project to enable operations by piloted electric air taxis and remotely piloted cargo aircraft in the region’s airspace.

Heart Aerospace receives FAA approval to begin flight tests of its X1 electric demonstrator, paving the way for hybrid-electric regional airliner development.

Beta’s MV250 military eVTOL launch accelerates civilian certification efforts, leveraging military testing and autonomy tech for strategic growth.

The UK’s Department for Transport has unveiled funding for eight projects to demo the viability of zero-emission flights using electric and hydrogen power.

Skyla unveils full-scale V30 eVTOL mockup at Shanghai Expo, signs presale agreements and secures funding to advance development of its aircraft.

MagniX opens preorders for its MagniAIR electric propulsion system, targeting experimental aircraft and flight training with deliveries by 2027.

Textron’s Beechcraft Denali nears certification with advanced features like GE Catalyst engine and Garmin Autoland, aiming for service entry in 2027.

Dassault Aviation has seen orders for its Falcon business jets increasing sharply in the first half, amounting to 23, CEO Eric Trappier says.

Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of a larger version of its Nomad rotor-blown-wing, VTOL uncrewed aircraft system.

Joby has “a finite amount of work” to complete before for-credit certification flight testing of its air taxi can begin.

Frequentis USA delivers 15,000 protocol converters to FAA, accelerating air traffic control modernization under the VoICE program and Bnatcs initiative.

FAA will require radio altimeter upgrades ahead of expanded C-band wireless services beginning in 2030.