Aircraft & Propulsion

MB Energy partners with Arcadia eFuels and MetaFuels to develop e-SAF supply chains, with production plants planned in Europe and Morocco by 2030.

Joby Aviation begins a U.S. tour to showcase its J208 Caravan with Superpilot autonomy, highlighting defense, cargo and emergency response missions.

The Airplane Farm’s PowerWing eVTOL aims to redefine personal flight with a minimalist design, leveraging FAA’s new Part 22 rules for light sport aircraft.

Avincis plans to acquire Bell 214STs from McDermott Aviation, strengthening ties as demand for aerial firefighting and utility missions grows.

Wayfarer’s Waylift system, tested with NASA support, uses stowable electric propellers to enable short takeoffs and landings with high efficiency.

The French Navy has taken delivery of an initial pair of Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft.

Boom Supersonic nears engine core testing for its Overture airliner, aiming for boomless cruise and faster propulsion development with vertical integration.

Business aviation and AAM updates include Britten-Norman’s Islander, Comlux’s Global 8000, Horizon’s anti-icing tests and PAL-V’s gyroplane approval.

Bombardier quickly responded to President Donald Trump’s post on social media calling to ban the sale of Bombardier jets in the U.S.

Airbus Helicopters expands into AI, uncrewed systems and anti-drone tech while balancing military and commercial growth under Matthieu Louvot’s leadership.

Bombardier strengthens its position with the MHICA acquisition, bringing wing production in-house as it braces for U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

Hellenic Seaplanes has ambitious plans to fly a large fleet of Cessna and De Havilland amphibian aircraft to develop a nationwide network for Greece.

Regent’s Viceroy takes flight as the company shifts from testing toward production and expands its defense ambitions.

The FAA’s eIPP is accelerating real-world operations with a diverse range of advanced aircraft and missions.

Airbound raises $37 million to scale lightweight delivery drones, expand operations in India and develop larger aircraft for freight and passenger applications.

Aircraft deliveries rise in Q2 2026, with turboprops and business jets up, while piston aircraft decline.

Beyond Aero has partnered with London City Airport and Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur to explore infrastructure for its hydrogen-electric business aircraft planned for the early 2030s.

Archer Aviation will expand U.S. city-to-city testing of its Midnight electric air taxi, starting in Northern California and extending to Southern California, Texas and Florida.

Safran Electrical & Power prepares to ramp up the production of its EngineUS 100 electric motor family with its move to highly automated factories.

Regent has completed the first crewed flight of its full-scale Viceroy Seaglider prototype, a wing-in-ground effect vehicle, ahead of planned late 2027 deliveries.

Lindsey Savko, a nurse by trade and flight attendant/student pilot on the side, encourages other women to experience the excitement and rewards aviation offers.

IndyCar team owner Ed Carpenter and driver Alexander Rossi talk about the benefits of co-owning a Piper Malibu Matrix.

Thrive Aviation partners with Honda Aircraft’s subsidiary to launch a fractional ownership program featuring HondaJet HA-420s and Challenger 3500s.

The Piper M-Class is featured in the September 2026 edition of Aviation Week's monthly Program Profile.

Kepplair Evolution has begun flight tests of its first ATR 72, which it plans to use as a prototype for its Forest Keeper derivative.