Business Aviation & AAM Report

By Molly McMillin
Ron Draper retires as Textron Aviation CEO after eight years, with Brian Rohloff stepping in to lead the company starting Aug. 31.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL transition tests, targets 2028 certification and reports progress on design freeze, supplier reviews and flight milestones.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Australian startup Astro Aero has taken the wraps off its planned A200C SkyEXpress single-turboprop freighter, with the prototype now under construction in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Angus Batey
Australian-Spanish electric and hybrid-electric powertrain developer Dovetail Electric Aviation has pushed back the timeline for first flight of its Cessna Caravan conversion to the fourth quarter of 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Rich Ropp is promoted to senior managing director of Mente Group, bringing leadership experience from Priester Aviation, FlyExclusive and Jet Linx Aviation.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
Infinity Aviation expands into the New York City area with its acquisition of FlightServ’s FBO at Trenton-Mercer Airport, adding hangar and terminal capacity.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ben Goldstein
Archer Aviation and AEG plan to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, adding a prominent new node to Archer’s planned Los Angeles-area air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Honda Aircraft celebrates 20 years with plans to expand its product line, including the HondaJet Echelon, and overcome supplier challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Private equity owned Barnes Aerospace said it acquired Jet AirWerks, a South Central Kansas specialist in CFM56, CF6 and CF34 engine component maintenance, repair and overhaul.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
FAA proposes lifting supersonic flight ban with a sonic boom limit, sparking industry debate over metrics, operational viability and compliance rules.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
New Zealand manufacturer NZAero has restarted production of its CT-4 trainer, and is also close to securing a new support agreement for the Royal Thai Air Force.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Thierry Dubois
Eurocontrol reports smoother summer air traffic in Europe, with delays down 24% in 2026, driven by modernization and improved weather handling.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
After its Lift Challenge came tantalizingly close to demonstrating that a drone can lift four times its own weight, DARPA has launched a program to mature the technology for military and commercial applications.
Advanced Air Mobility

Jennifer Meszaros
Yivtol delivers its ultralight eVTOL to North America, with plans for global insurance, FAA certification and U.S. manufacturing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Kawasaki Heavy Industries installs Loft Dynamics’ H145 VR simulator in Japan for training H145 and BK117-D3 crews in emergency and operational procedures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Researchers call for renewed efforts to understand how climate change impacts aviation icing hazards and predict severity under future climate scenarios.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Stralis Aircraft closes after taxiing its hydrogen-electric Bonanza A36, citing challenges in bridging the gap between proof and commercial readiness.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Skypuzzler is developing a “digital air traffic controller” that it says could provide the tactical deconfliction needed as drone operations scale beyond today’s relatively low-density operations.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
LATAM Airlines is using drones to more quickly transport small maintenance materials between its warehouse and workshops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
FlyExclusive posted record second-quarter revenue, including 20% higher charter and MRO revenue compared to a year ago, with higher retail fractional share sales, flight-fund deployments and JetClub sales.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream completes solar panel installation at Mesa Service Center, meeting 100% of its electricity needs and advancing its sustainability goals.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation delivers its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, marking a major milestone for the light jet with over a decade of innovation and success.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Plans for drone deliveries in the U.S. are accelerating as the FAA prepares to release a final rule enabling routine BVLOS commercial operations.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Whisper Aero tests ultraquiet electric ducted fans on a modified Swift 3 glider, achieving low noise levels and advancing military and FAA projects.
Aircraft & Propulsion