Aircraft & Propulsion

Elixir Aircraft launched the next generation of aircraft, the Elixir+ two-seat trainer, with several enhancements.

Aura Aero unveiled multiple cabin configurations of the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft it is developing for a planned entry into service in 2030.

In March 2026, business aviation flights in the Middle East dropped 19% in flight cycles compared to February figures.

Bombardier and business aircraft operator Vista signed a long-term aftermarket services agreement worth up to $300 million over the next five years.

Aero Friedrichshafen opened on media day, April 21, with a heightened focus on business aviation.

Textron Aviation announced a fleet order by European charter operator Luminair for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jets.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

Electron Aerospace has unveiled a revised concept for its E5 all-electric five-seater.

The new Daher Aircraft factory will assemble TBM 980s and Kodiak 100s adjacent to its aerostructures plant.

Web Manuals, a digital document management services provider, is adding a sixth global office with a presence in Barcelona, Spain.

Connie Palacioz, an original “Rosie the Riveter,” punched rivets in the nose sections of B-29 Superfortress bombers during WWII at the Boeing Wichita plant.

Cirrus Aircraft is experiencing a steady pipeline of SR-series piston owners upgrading to its Vision Jet, as demand for the single-engine jet remains strong.

Vertical Aerospace has completed a two-way piloted transition flight of its VX4, marking a key milestone in the effort to bring its electric air taxi to market.

Cirrus Aircraft is aiming to tackle one of general aviation’s most persistent challenges by expanding its training ecosystem and increasing simulator use.

Backed by policy tailwinds and low-altitude economy optimism, China’s general aviation (GA) sector is seeing unprecedented liberalization, widening the field for both traditional players and startups.

Textron Aviation is offering Citation business jet owners the option to upgrade connectivity on their aircraft with the availability of Gogo 5G services.

Europe's business aviation fleet will grow 2.4% annually, reaching 5,300 aircraft by 2035, with significant deliveries.

AVIC has secured a launch customer for its new HH-200 uncrewed aerial system and subsequently conducted first flight of the large cargo drone.

Transcendent Aerospace is reviving its very light jet as a cost-effective, optionally piloted drone interceptor, targeting interest from the Middle East and India.

Vista is introducing the Bombardier Global 8000 into its fleet.

The popular light jet fleet continues to grow, and Embraer expands its maintenance capacity to align.

The UK’s National Police Air Service has launched a renewal of its rotary-wing fleet amid potential law enforcement reforms.

A commercial-scale demonstration of zero-emission crop spraying using electric aircraft is planned under a project funded by the California government.

Belgium’s NHV has become the latest offshore helicopter operator to adopt Airbus’ H160 twin-engine medium rotorcraft.

Israeli electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing startup AIR has flown its first production heavy lift uncrewed cargo aircraft.