Rich Ropp is promoted to senior managing director of Mente Group, bringing leadership experience from Priester Aviation, FlyExclusive and Jet Linx Aviation.

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.

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.

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

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.

FAA proposes lifting supersonic flight ban with a sonic boom limit, sparking industry debate over metrics, operational viability and compliance rules.

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.

Eurocontrol reports smoother summer air traffic in Europe, with delays down 24% in 2026, driven by modernization and improved weather handling.