Business Aviation & AAM Report

By Ben Goldstein
Regent has completed the first crewed flight of its full-scale Viceroy Seaglider prototype, a wing-in-ground effect vehicle, ahead of planned late 2027 deliveries.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Alan Dron, Jens Flottau
Ukraine warns Russian airspace is becoming unsafe as drone strikes disrupt aviation and raise concerns for airlines that continue to fly over Russian territory.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Montana Renewables revises its SAF expansion plan, tripling capacity with just 10% of the original investment by repurposing existing equipment.
Emerging Technologies

By Bill Carey
IndyCar team owner Ed Carpenter and driver Alexander Rossi talk about the benefits of co-owning a Piper Malibu Matrix.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
SESAR's IRINA 2 program seeks to integrate remotely piloted aircraft into European airspace alongside conventional traffic.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Thrive Aviation partners with Honda Aircraft’s subsidiary to launch a fractional ownership program featuring HondaJet HA-420s and Challenger 3500s.
Maintenance & Training

By Garrett Reim
Sceye flies solar-powered HAPS vehicle from New Mexico to Japan, demonstrating cellular communications and emergency services from the stratosphere.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Erik Santini
The Piper M-Class is featured in the September 2026 edition of Aviation Week's monthly Program Profile.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
Kepplair Evolution has begun flight tests of its first ATR 72, which it plans to use as a prototype for its Forest Keeper derivative.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
South Korea will launch RISE in 2027, advancing UAM technologies toward urban commercial operations targeted for 2032.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Bombardier will acquire MHI Canada Aerospace, expanding its manufacturing capabilities and strengthening supply-chain resilience in Ontario.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Michael Bruno
XTI Aerospace faces Nasdaq delisting risk and leadership turmoil after abandoning TriFan development for drones.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
DARPA’s second Lift Challenge will demand drones carry heavier payloads twice as far, advancing military capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Sentient Jet reports stronger super-midsize demand as customers buy more hours and prioritize private aviation reliability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
FAA’s Mosaic rules could revitalize general aviation, but industry must deliver affordable, innovative aircraft without overpromising.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The Nashville International Airport could have a new name to honor the late Dolly Parton, who became synonymous with the spirit of the Volunteer State.
Airports & Networks

By Molly McMillin
Business aviation companies advance eVTOL, drone, FBO, avionics, seaplane and emergency-air-mobility initiatives.
Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
A Norwegian investment firm has acquired Norway's only rotorcraft lessor and inked agreements to support the country’s air ambulance fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The FAA issued a Part 139 airport operating certificate to Washington Manassas Airport in Virginia, which expects to offer scheduled service by late 2027.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Tekever acquires Flowcopter, gaining hydraulic propulsion technology to accelerate development of its heavy-lift AR6 uncrewed aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has signed an agreement with ePlane to provide a suite of avionics systems to the Indian startup’s e200X eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
AerFin says a shortage of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades is extending CFM56 shop visits and increasing demand for spare engines.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Tuvoli, FlyExclusive and ZeroAvia announce key leadership appointments as private aviation and hydrogen-electric propulsion sectors evolve.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
FlyUSA plans to grow its fleet, explore acquisitions and launch new tech platforms as private aviation demand stays strong despite rising costs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Dave Smoot
One of the answers to producing sustainable aviation fuel may already be sitting on America’s forest floors.
Aircraft & Propulsion