Business Aviation & AAM Report

During the first quarter of 2026, Embraer’s executive jet division recorded higher shipments and revenue.

Solar Impulse 2, the one-of-a-kind aircraft that flew around the world on solar power in 2015-16, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4.

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft from Jet Aviation.

Leonardo is flight testing a new proprotor blade on its AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

The strike occurred at about 8:00 a.m. local time and was part of a large air attack from Ukraine.

Sikorsky has provided new details of its HEX hybrid-electric tiltwing demonstrator.

Sora Aviation is studying a conceptual hybrid-electric version of its planned 30-seat eVTOL aircraft for UK Navy helicopters.

Wind tunnel tests of an advanced tiltrotor concept developed by Leonardo have confirmed double-digit gains in aerodynamic efficiency.

Boni Caldeira, Cirrus Aircraft vice president of international sales, joined Cirrus in 2007.

Vertical Aerospace is preparing to lock down the final design of its Valo eVTOL in the coming months.

Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport have officially inaugurated the Jetex iGA Terminal in Istanbul.

The business case for a proposed new carrier in France epitomizes the narrowing but possibly valuable space left to regional air transport operators in Europe.

Airbus and Lindo will study the use of ABL disinfection technology on emergency medical services helicopters in an effort to reduce pathogen transmission during airborne evacuations.

Otto Aerospace has completed flight tests of an uncrewed aircraft designed around its drag-reducing natural laminar flow technology.

Joby Aviation is moving closer to initial U.S. operations as it aligns flight testing, certification and manufacturing ahead of a planned rollout this year.

Eve Air Mobility is advancing its flight test campaign with steady envelope expansion as it works toward a revised 2028 certification timeline.

EASA is preparing for the introduction of the Jet A standard in Europe in an effort to mitigate a potential fuel shortage in the coming weeks.

A small piece of British aviation history was made in January 2026 when Air Charter Scotland began flying a PSO route between Aberdeen and Wick airports.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation and AAM professionals.

Appointments and promotions in the business aviation and AAM industry.

The May 2026 Program Profile features the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, with a look at its in-service fleet, utilization, MRO and delivery forecasts and more.

The FAA is publishing proposed rules for restricting unmanned aircraft operations in airspace over key facilities.

NetJets has taken delivery of three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets.

Textron Aviation has opened a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia.

Viasat has announced that avionics engineering house L2 Aviation has joined its Velaris service offering for sat connectivity with AAM and eVTOLs.