Speakers at ACE stress that innovation in business aviation must prioritize human needs over technology, with AI and eVTOLs as tools, not replacements.

Aura Aero has resumed flight testing with the Cassio S hybrid-electric demonstrator it acquired from Voltaero, renaming the aircraft X-Volt.

Thales is seeing growing interest among ANSPs in open-architecture ATM systems as operators seek greater interoperability and cross-border coordination.

Textron and Merlin are adapting the Cessna SkyCourier into an autonomous aircraft intended to move thousands of pounds of supplies across contested environments.

FAA delays radar system replacement to September 2028 due to supply chain issues, tariffs and damaged units, with only 1.6% of installations complete.

Seaplane airline Harbour Air plans to acquire fellow British Columbia-based carrier Pacific Coastal Airlines to create a new regional airline group based in Vancouver.

Emil Granberg becomes CTO at Everdrone, Jeremie Caillet wins aviation leader award, and Jeffrey Bruno announces retirement from Global Aerospace.

Business aviation sees advancements in connectivity, eVTOL orders and approvals as manufacturers push timelines and expand facilities.