Business Aviation & AAM Report

Aviation Week Staff
Matt Pruett, Kelly Lurz and Jason Taylor take on new leadership roles while Doug Carr announces his retirement after 28 years with NBAA.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Guy Norris
GE Aerospace has flown its modified Saab 340B megawatt-class hybrid-electric testbed at 30,000 ft., representing a milestone for an electric propulsion system operating at standard commercial airline altitudes.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
Eve Air Mobility has moved into its next phase of flight testing, having completed several months of preparatory groundwork activities for its eVTOL engineering prototype.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
Honeywell Aerospace may be looking at an embarrassment of riches for merger and acquisition opportunities, but the priority for its investment capital is organic growth given the strong backlog and demand signals, CEO Jim Currier says.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
Duncan Aviation's new overhaul shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, nearly doubles its engine footprint there.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Safran partners with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion with high-temperature fuel cells for next-generation aviation and defense applications.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
RED and Helix develop a hybrid-electric generator with lower fuel burn, emissions and noise, challenging turbine APUs for electric and regional aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
ACNZ is developing a composite, single‑engine AC‑2 cargo aircraft, aiming for rapid prototyping, Part 23 certification, and electric/autonomous capability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Eve and Hitachi Energy will develop vertiport charging infrastructure, grid integration and battery reuse to support scalable global eVTOL air taxi operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
As pilots begin their annual trek to the world’s largest airshow, the Canadian wildfires are bringing dense smoke and impacting early aircraft arrivals into Wittman Regional Airport for the 73rd annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Archer, Beta and Macquarie launch ACES to build 250 electric aircraft charging sites by 2030 focusing on major US metropolitan areas.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
Garmin unveils G2000 Prime flight deck for piston and electric aircraft, offering advanced connectivity, enhanced displays and safety-focused features.
Flight Deck

By Bill Carey
A coalition of aviation associations, labor groups and manufacturers has asked Congress to approve $20 billion in new funding to complete the Trump administration’s air traffic control system overhaul.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Israeli drone-maker Colugo Systems is developing a heavy-lift VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft with funding support from national defense and innovation agencies.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Horizon Aircraft delays Cavorite X7 demonstrator to spring 2027, prioritizing certification readiness over speed while advancing subsystem integration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Luxaviation expands its managed fleet with nine new aircraft, including Gulfstream G700s and G800s, strengthening its presence in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The UK’s Vertical Aerospace has picked Near Earth Autonomy to adapt its planned Valo electric air taxi for autonomous operation in defense applications near term.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Sambo Motors flies a full-scale eVTOL demonstrator at Korea Drone Expo, marking a milestone in South Korea’s urban air mobility development.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
Aura Aero modifies VoltAero’s Cassio S demonstrator to develop its hybrid-electric ERA 19-seater, with first flight planned for 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

BCA Staff
Argus's fuel analysis of Jet-A and avgas prices in the U.S.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
Noemi Aerospace secures funding for its electric amphibian prototype, aiming for first flight by 2027 and EASA certification by 2030.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
South Korea released safety and pilot training standards for its 2028 urban air mobility launch to reduce foreign expertise reliance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
FAA expands Swift 100R approvals to 1,200 engines and 1,600 airframes, advancing plans to replace leaded avgas with high-octane unleaded fuel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Intelligent Energy develops hydrogen fuel cells for long-range drones, targeting defense and logistics missions with increased endurance and payload.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Surf Air Mobility expands SurfOS as a tech platform for regional airlines and electric aircraft operators while improving operational reliability.
Advanced Air Mobility