Aircraft & Propulsion

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Horizon Aircraft is moving into the assembly phase of its full-scale Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Bond, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based fractional ownership startup, is increasing the number of business jets on order with Bombardier and accelerating deliveries in 2027.

The German aviation trade fair takes on new meaning for business aviation after organizers cancel EBACE.

Robinson has selected Rotor Technologies as the autonomy provider for its new line of remotely piloted R44s.

With new FAA airworthiness regulations for light sport aircraft taking effect in July, MagniX is launching an electric powertrain for the general aviation market.

TLC Jet has entered into an agreement with American Airlines that enables its clients to earn airline loyalty points while flying private.

Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop has a new option of an inflight operable door, which is set to expand its versatility.

Filmmaker Michael Bud isn’t a recreational or professional pilot, but with friends who are both, he’s been involved in those circles for many years.

Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is now able to sell its turbine helicopters in the U.S. and Europe after securing approvals for its crash resistant fuel system (CRFS).

H55 has selected Safran to supply its type-certified motor to power the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft.

German research organization Fraunhofer has taken the wraps off a 750-kW electric motor it has designed for a European research project to develop a hybrid-electric powertrain for regional aircraft.

Luxaviation has agreed to act as launch operator for French startup Beyond Aero’s planned hydrogen-electric business aircraft.

Coulson Aviation is finalizing creation of a new sensor suite designed to tell flight crews whether the fuel being loaded onto their aircraft is safe for use.

Embraer has named Felipe Santana Santiago de Lima as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Antonio Carlos Garcia who has stepped down from the role.

The cost of Jet-A fuel in the U.S. in April 2026 averaged $8.63 per gallon, up $1.77 compared to March.

The more that market uncertainties caused by geopolitics and war rattle investors, the more appealing private aviation becomes for its steadfastness.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has canceled the 2026 edition of the EBACE business aviation convention and exhibition, which was scheduled to take place June 2-4 in Geneva.

Dutch startup Elysian Aircraft has completed the conceptual design review for its planned electric regional aircraft after revising the configuration.

The BCA 20/Twenty pre-owned market feature aircraft for April is the Embraer Lineage 1000.

Vertical Aerospace’s piloted one-way transition of its VX4 clears a key hurdle, with the next phase of testing focused on completing and repeating the maneuver.

Elliott Aviation President and CEO Michael Parrish describes key focus, market demand, first-time buyers and M&A.

H55 delivered conforming, certifiable battery modules to Czech manufacturer BRM Aero for installation in the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft.

Aura Aero has secured an additional €340 million ($393 million) of funding, but first flight of its hybrid-electric, 19-seat ERA has been pushed to late 2027.

Reliable Robotics has completed an FAA contract to conduct detect-and-avoid data collection flights in and around airport environments.