Business & Commercial Aviation

Solairus Aviation acquires Clay Lacy’s aircraft management and charter divisions, creating the world’s largest fleet of managed private aircraft.

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.

Gulfstream completes solar panel installation at Mesa Service Center, meeting 100% of its electricity needs and advancing its sustainability goals.

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

Ampaire secures $19 million Series B funding to advance hybrid-electric propulsion, targeting certification and fuel-saving solutions for commercial aviation.

The ePlane Co. targets April 2027 flight testing of its e200X eVTOL, initially pursuing air ambulance operations.

A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft for deployment in Europe.

Trump administration seeks additional funding for ambitious ATC modernization, but congressional uncertainty and radar delays threaten progress.

Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has begun operations in its new advanced composite center, “Schwarzhorn,” in central Switzerland.

Utilization by corporate, fractional, charter and private individuals rose from May to July 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, Aviation Week data show.

Utilization by NetJets and Flexjet rose during the period from May to July 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, according to Aviation Week data.

Jet-A fuel prices rose $1.70 per gallon in August, compared to a year ago, according to a fuel survey by U.S. FBOs conducted by the Aviation Research Group.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford details air traffic control modernization during the unveiling of a new surface movement radar at EWR.

The FAA installs a new Saab surface movement radar at Newark Liberty as part of the Brand New Air Traffic Control System initiative.

As Robinson Helicopters steps up development of autonomous and hybrid-powered versions of its light piston single R44, the California-based company has marked the delivery of the 5,000th R44 Raven II.

SC Aviation acquires Heartland Aviation, expanding its presence in western Wisconsin and the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.

Solairus Aviation acquires Clay Lacy’s aircraft management and charter divisions, creating the world’s largest managed private aircraft fleet.

Private charter provider Flightpath has expanded its service area beyond Ontario and Quebec to western Canada.

Salt Lake City-based SkyShare has ambitions to become a top 10 fractional ownership provider by hours flown.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program, developing mid-range aircraft and infrastructure to complement existing partnerships with Wing and Flytrex.

The BCA 20/Twenty pre-owned market feature aircraft for July is the Piper M500 single-engine turboprop.

Textron Aviation posted higher revenue as strong demand and efficiency initiatives offset ongoing manufacturing challenges.

Airbus opens UK helicopter academy as police expand H135 fleet under modernization and workforce development initiatives.

Archer unveils hybrid autonomous VTOL programs targeting defense and civil markets, leveraging Midnight technology and Anduril partnership.

France plans to deploy an Airbus A400M for experimental aerial firefighting missions as wildfires intensify nationwide.