The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Alan Dron
Aviation professionals working with artificial intelligence (AI) systems have expressed concerns about the impact of the new technology on the industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
A project established by Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) could lead to an autonomous helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has operated its Balis fuel-cell propulsion testbed for the first time at a power level of more than 1 megawatt.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
As RTX'S Pratt & Whitney ramps up production of geared turbofan (GTF) engines, GKN Aerospace is adding build capacity at its Newington, Connecticut, facility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The most likely candidates are either in the upper end of the super mid-size segment or within the large jet class.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
When non-CO2 effects are taken into consideration, the maximum lifecycle reduction in emissions possible with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is less than 50%.
Emerging Technologies

By Jeremy Kariuki
Four Michigan-based FBOs have received electric aircraft charging infrastructure through a partnership between Avflight and Beta Technologies.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Country music artist Dierks Bentley is urging pilots of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft to join him in flying athletes and coaches to the USA Games.
Business Aviation

By Bill Carey
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza financial police agency has ordered a P.180 Avanti EVO twin-engine turboprop to supplement its fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chloe Greenbank
The two-passenger EHang EH216-S is the world’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL to achieve the full suite of regulatory certifications.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Staff
Russian Helicopters has logged the first flight of its Ansat light twin rotorcraft powered by locally produced engines.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
A federal mandate requiring adult passengers of U.S. commercial flights to show their Real ID, applies to Part 135 operations under TSA oversight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Former EASA head Patrick Ky has joined the board of Vertical Aerospace, adding regulatory expertise as the company works to certify its VX4 eVTOL aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Startup AIR has received FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification for its two-seat eVTOL to begin flight testing in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Bill Carey
Satellite operator Viasat announced a fivefold increase in capacity of its JetXP connectivity service for business aviation across the eastern U.S.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Molly McMillin
Kansas City Aviation Center, based in Olathe, Kansas, has opened its new 30,000-sq. ft. maintenance hangar at the Johnson County Executive Airport.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
The number of aviation meteorologists stationed at air traffic control centers around the U.S. has fallen considerably.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Blue Spirit Aero is pressing on with ground testing of a dedicated prototype of its Dragonfly hydrogen-powered light aircraft, gearing up for flight trials.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
Announced earlier in August, the deal is intended to provide Joby with access to Blade’s customer base and terminals in key markets.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
CEO and NASA veteran Jaiwon Shin is stepping down after several years leading the eVTOL startup.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Michael Graham began his aviation career as a U.S. Navy pilot flying A-7’s and F/A-18’s.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
California startup AIBOT has officially unveiled its product line of small quadcopter drones and tiltwing, multirotor eVTOL aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jeremy Kariuki
Industry players are expecting a strong business aviation market for the latter half of 2025, according to a recent market briefing by Global Jet Capital.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Menzies Aviation announced the completion of its $305 million acquisition of G2 Secure Staff, doubling its footprint in the U.S.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Molly McMillin
Gulfstream Aerospace has achieved first customer delivery of its newly certificated ultra-long-range $82 million G800 business jet, the company announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion