Business Aviation & AAM Report

Daher Aircraft celebrated the opening of its new 6,000 ft.2 spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics center at Jonzac-Neulles Airport in western France.

Recaro Aircraft Seating, PlaneSense and Air Charter Safety Foundation announce key leadership appointments in business aviation and sustainable aviation.

EHang tests eVTOL in Switzerland, Gulfstream’s G800 sets speed record and Oman develops advanced air mobility strategy with GUAMobility.

Anra Technologies scales commercial drone operations with 55,000 monthly BVLOS flights, showcasing digital air traffic management for the future.

Embraer delivered 45 executive aircraft during Q2 2026, an 18% increase from 38 aircraft delivered during the same period a year ago, the company reports.

Tecnam will unveil a new aircraft program at AirVenture 2026, showcasing its vision for personal flying with innovative design and technology.

CubCrafters has unveiled the Carbon Cub ULT, representing “a major step forward in lightweight backcountry aircraft design,” the company says.

Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has partnered with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV to build the foundation for a point-to-point regional air mobility ecosystem.

Cirrus Aircraft unveils the TRAC10 trainer, a three-seat aircraft designed for flight schools with advanced safety features and digital fleet management.

Elixir Aircraft secures funding to launch the Equinox program, expand production and grow its presence in the U.S. and Asia.

Manassas Airport transitions to commercial service, rebrands to emphasize proximity to Washington and attracts investment for business aviation growth.

Cornell University researchers are looking to fill the gap between preflight strategic planning and last-resort collision avoidance for dense drone operations.

Leonardo explores a piloting standard for powered-lift aircraft to simplify training and support advanced air mobility as a mass transportation mode.

Chinese authorities have concluded that the pilot of a light aircraft that crashed into Beijing's tallest building on June 26 had experienced suicidal thoughts prior to the accident.

Vertical Aerospace completes two years of Valo eVTOL flight testing and establishes certification path with UK CAA approval.

Arcline acquires Avantus Aerospace in $1.1B deal to expand Novaria's aerospace fastener and parts portfolio amid production ramp-up.

Indian startup Sarla completes hover tests of half-scale eVTOL demonstrator as multiple companies advance electric air taxi development in India.

As AAM aircraft move closer to deployment, regional airports are discovering that infrastructure readiness depends on coordinated systems, operational data, and community alignment.

EBAA Week 2026 launches in Brussels with events for dispatchers, safety, innovation and policy discussions shaping business aviation in Europe.

Gama Aviation expands Sharjah FBO with region's largest bizjet hangar and future-ready eVTOL helipad amid Middle East market growth.

The UAE's drive to lead in AAM continues with Abu Dhabi-based Lodd Autonomous launching the certification program for its Hili hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo aircraft.

Program operators drive business jet boom with block purchases up 126% year to date as fractional ownership models reshape market dynamics.

Nigeria’s first H135 HEMS operator Kasi Healthcare partners with Airbus to enhance aeromedical response and oil/gas sector support with two helicopters.

UK regional airline Loganair is exploring the use of hybrid- and hydrogen-electric aircraft on short range regional routes.

The Aviation Week Business Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast projects which engines will lead deliveries to business aviation customers in North America through 2035.