Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Vertical Aerospace, which just appointed former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board, said it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
The FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for certain Cessna Citation jets, citing safety concerns and widespread noncompliance in training and operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Poseidon Aerospace plans to fly its Egret large uncrewed cargo aircraft by year’s end after closing a $60 million Series funding round.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
NASA has quietly removed a Lockheed SR-71A from public display.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Game Aerospace completes the first flight of its GB2, a purpose-built U.S. firefighting aircraft designed for cost-effective aerial firefighting missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
ATR names Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO and Patrick Bergues as CFO, signaling leadership changes as the turboprop maker plans growth and recovery.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2 electric trainer has completed its first flight.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Beta Technologies has launched electric aircraft operations in North Carolina under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Ortega Aviation begins building a Wichita facility to offer specialized turboprop training, aiming to train 2,000 pilots annually by 2032.
Maintenance & Training

By Tony Osborne
Norway’s offshore industry regulator has raised concerns about noise levels on Leonardo’s AW189 helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has produced its 500th Citation Latitude, marking a decade of midsize business jet deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the fractional operator the fleet launch customer for the upgraded super-midsize business jet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Vertical Aerospace appoints Airbus veteran Fabrice Brégier as chair amid Valo certification efforts and significant funding requirements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Global Jet Capital forecasts $116.8B in pre-owned business jet transactions through 2030, with heavy jets leading growth in North America and Latin America.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Sky Harbour and Chicago Executive Airport break ground on a private aviation campus, introducing a new home basing model for private aircraft.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Angus Batey
Speakers at ACE stress that innovation in business aviation must prioritize human needs over technology, with AI and eVTOLs as tools, not replacements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Ben Goldstein
Textron and Merlin are adapting the Cessna SkyCourier into an autonomous aircraft intended to move thousands of pounds of supplies across contested environments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
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.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Emil Granberg becomes CTO at Everdrone, Jeremie Caillet wins aviation leader award, and Jeffrey Bruno announces retirement from Global Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Business aviation sees advancements in connectivity, eVTOL orders and approvals as manufacturers push timelines and expand facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Electra partners with Atlas to build EL9 flight-test airframes, advancing hybrid-electric STOL aircraft development and FAA certification efforts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Antoine Fafard
Private individual operators were the only group of opererators to show a decline in flight hours from June to August 2026 when compared to a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Antoine Fafard
The number of flight hours flown by the world’s largest business aviation carriers rose during the June to August 2026 period, compared to a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Seoul is selected as South Korea’s UAM pilot site, starting with medical transport and expanding to tourism along the Han River and nearby hubs.
Advanced Air Mobility