Aircraft & Propulsion

U.S. firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation is working to certify a new aerial firefighting retardant that could reduce the risks associated with low-level drops.

The charter company purchased JetsMRO and targets other acquisitions.

Universal Hydrogen’s demise and Airbus’ slowdown of its ZEROe hydrogen project questioned the feasibility of the technology in aviation. The remaining players have strikingly contrasting approaches in their projects.

Burgeoning international demand for aerial firefighting aircraft is giving new life to an old airlifter.

Saudi Arabia will establish a national aerial firefighting service using Thrush agricultural aircraft.

More aircraft are needed in Europe for aerial firefighting after wildfires caused more devastation in 2025 than in any previous year, according to an Avincis report.

Vertical Aerospace reports progress toward piloted transition of its VX4 prototype, with only a few test points remaining before the key technical milestone.

Avoidance is a prudent first layer to prevent particulates from causing undesired damage or catastrophic failure.

Gulfstream Aerospace marked a milestone with the delivery of its 200th G600 ultra-long-range business jet.

Blowing snow, freezing precipitation, or even airport snow removal operations can cause contamination on a wide spectrum of engine components.

In launching a new fractional ownership company, FlyEpic has selected the Epic E1000 six-seat single-engine turboprop developed by Epic Aircraft.

The impact of airborne particulates on aircraft engines is a huge challenge for today’s aviation industry.

The newest entrant to Norway’s offshore helicopter market is ramping up fleet expansion as it prepares for a full schedule of offshore flying from early 2027.

The French government has named Emmanuel Chiva chairman and CEO of aerospace research and technology center Onera.

UK regional airline Loganair has launched electric aircraft flight demonstrations with Beta Technologies and the UK’s Royal Mail.

Ground demonstration of high-voltage power conversion and distribution systems for electrified aircraft has been completed under Europe’s Clean Aviation program

The intensive use of batteries in a hybrid-electric propulsion system may generate a replacement and obsolescence challenge, a Collins Aerospace official says.

Growing range requirements and rising energy prices could revive demand for Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 aircraft, complicating the Bell 525’s market entry.

Hourly aircraft utilization by corporate, fractional and charter operators rose in the December 2025 to February 2026 timeframe when compared to the same period of 2024-25 and 2019-20, according to Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization.

Aggregated hourly flown figures for the world’s largest business aviation carriers show that NetJets, Flexjet and VistaJet experienced higher utilization rates from December 2025 to February 2026 when compared to the same period of 2024-25.

As a managing partner of aircraft brokerage and consulting firm Guardian Jet, Don Dwyer has long wanted to enter the charter business.

The national average cost of a gallon of Jet-A totaled $6.86 in March 2026, up 13 cents from February and up 24 cents from a year ago, according to a survey of U.S. FBOs by the Aviation Research Group.

Gama Aviation is acquiring Hunt & Palmer, expanding the scale and scope of its aircraft charter brokerage firm.

Robinson Helicopter is growing its business with new uncrewed aircraft, military training bids and development of a larger utility helicopter.

Manufacturers delivered 40 new business jets worldwide during the month of February 2026. That is up from 36 for the same period a year ago. This report provides a detailed look by model and owner.