Aircraft & Propulsion

The aircraft marks a significant step in the carrier’s efforts to expand its domestic and regional connectivity; it is the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs Ethiopian has ordered.

Hoper expands helicopter ride-share operations globally while preparing its platform for future eVTOL integration in urban air mobility.

AFBAA launches continent-wide research initiative to analyze Africa's business aviation sector and provide data-driven insights for operators.

The number of hours flown by corporate, fractional, charter and private individual operators from March to May 2026 rose when compared to hourly utilization performance during the same period of 2025 and 2019, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.

The total number of hours flown by private aviation providers NetJets and Flexjet rose during the March to May 2026 period compared to the same period in 2025, both with an increase of 12%, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization data.

ZeroAvia shifted to defense during funding struggles but maintains its civil aviation mission while certifying its hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Honeywell develops next-gen HTF7000 engine core targeting large-cabin business jets as market gap emerges between aircraft classes.

Avincis orders 30 Airbus and Leonardo helicopters for EMS, search and rescue and offshore operations across Europe.

Vaeridion reports battery suppliers exceeding performance targets for electric aircraft, boosting Microliner development prospects.

Former Southern Airways Express founder and CEO Stan Little has been named chairman of The Twenty-Five, a luxury mobility company.

NASA’s X-59 Quesst low-boom supersonic demonstrator achieved Mach 1.4 at 55,000 ft. on June 12.

Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026.

Flexjet has acquired The Jet Business, a London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm.

A jet card allows customers to prepay for flight hours while avoiding aircraft ownership.

Embraer is preparing to begin tests in a fuel-cell rig as it explores the potential of hydrogen as a fuel to decarbonize aviation.

For its nine-seat, all-electric Microliner, Vaeridion has successfully completed the preliminary design review.

Embraer has developed 20 new aircraft in 25 years, its CEO says. But since 2019, Embraer has not launched a new or even a derivative commercial aircraft.

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the 100th customer delivery for the Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range jet.

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada business is developing a new hybrid-electric propulsion technology designed to transform regional air travel.

U.S.-based aerospace companies have submitted proposals to participate in the next phase of the FAA’s Continuous Low Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program.

Honeywell Aerospace is studying the potential evaluation of autonomous flight systems on a fixed wing flying testbed.

Certification by analysis, an approach that replaces some tests with virtual assessments, may contribute to maturing technologies faster.

Deutsche Aircraft is planning to offer its own design of landing gear for both the forthcoming Dornier 328eco and legacy D328 turboprops.

A judge allowed the core of Joby Aviation’s trade secret lawsuit against Archer Aviation and former Joby employee George Kivork to move forward, while dismissing Archer’s counterclaims in their entirety but allowing the company to revise and refile them.

Otto Aerospace has established the certification basis for its Phantom 3500 with the FAA, closing the G-1 issue paper for the laminar-flow business jet.