Business Aviation & AAM Report

By Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Dassault Aviation is finalizing plans for the Falcon 10X entry into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The U.S. public-private eVTOL aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) will be challenging but also provides a key opportunity for advancing electric aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Robinson Helicopter Company announced the launch of Robinson Unmanned.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Robinson Helicopter Company unveiled a ruggedized interior configuration for its R44 helicopter at Verticon 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters hints at potential local assembly of its H175 super-medium rotorcraft in Canada if the aircraft is selected to meet emerging Canadian needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Three aviation bodies have called for tougher legal deterrents against protesters who breach airport perimeters to disrupt operations or damage aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Dassault Aviation has unveiled the long-awaited Falcon 10X business jet as it prepares for an intense period of flight trials.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The business aviation industry does not have a sales issue. Instead, it faces a production issue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Sikorsky is ground-testing the powertrain for its HEX hybrid-electric tiltwing VTOL aircraft ahead of flight tests with two uncrewed demonstrators next year.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
DOT and FAA have selected eight pilot projects across the country to test operations involving eVTOL and other AAM aircraft under the new public-private eIPP.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has agreed to a general certification plan for its three-seater SD-05 with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
General aviation pilots may be forced to cancel their Starlink subscriptions unless a new pricing structure announced this month changes.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Tony Osborne, Guy Norris
Bell is in the final stages of certification testing for its long-awaited 525 super-medium helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A federal research agency in Canada will acquire a Bombardier Global 6500 to develop defense-related technologies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
West Star Aviation has acquired DCJet, a provider of field maintenance and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters’ new H140 light twin-engine rotorcraft is set to be the next model in the company’s product line to receive the corporate VIP treatment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Bell is preparing for a ramp-up in production rates as it sees growth across both its commercial and military markets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Charter operators Elite Jets and Maxair have joined the George J. Priester family of companies, adding 17 business jets to its broader fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Embraer expects to deliver between 160 and 170 business jets in 2026, up from 155 in 2025 and a 6% increase based on the midpoint range.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Sikorsky has launched production of the first batch of upgraded S-92A+ helicopters as it moves the twin-engine aircraft into a new production phase.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Safe separation of UAM aircraft in automated airspace is to be evaluated by uncrewed airspace management providers ANRA Technologies and SkyGrid.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
South Korea plans to establish its first commercial vertiport for urban air mobility services.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Russ Meyer Jr., chair, CEO and chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, died March 4 in Wichita at the age of 93 after a brief illness.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Michael Graham
No one knows when an unexpected event will occur, and therefore unexpected events must be respected by mitigating and eliminating identifiable risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation and AAM industry.
Business_Aviation_AAM_departments