Aircraft & Propulsion

Bombardier reports 6% revenue growth in Q2 2026, growing backlogs, strong demand for Global 8000 jets and expanding service and defense opportunities.

Dovetail partners with SCP Sintersa to explore production of immersion-cooled DovePack batteries for electric turboprop retrofits, targeting mid-2027.

Salt Lake City-based SkyShare has ambitions to become a top 10 fractional ownership provider by hours flown.

Gulfstream deliveries rise in Q2 with 41 jets shipped, boosting revenue 15% as demand for large-cabin business jets surges.

Some 15% of the landing HondaJet fleet rolled off the runway unintentionally.

Whisper Aero unveils its Jetfoil concept, a quieter, more efficient propulsion system for regional air mobility and defense applications.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program, developing mid-range aircraft and infrastructure to complement existing partnerships with Wing and Flytrex.

The BCA 20/Twenty pre-owned market feature aircraft for July is the Piper M500 single-engine turboprop.

H2FLY expects hydrogen-electric regional aircraft to rely primarily on fuel cells within three to four years.

De Havilland Canada is assembling its first four DHC-515 amphibians ahead of first flight in 2027-28.

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled plans to produce a four-seat light aircraft using its novel embedded electric propulsion system.

Airbus’ Flexrotor begins Baltic surveillance, Bombardier’s Global 8000 sets a speed record and Garmin launches AXIS flight displays for certified aircraft.

Textron Aviation posted higher revenue as strong demand and efficiency initiatives offset ongoing manufacturing challenges.

Germany is funding development of a modular hydrogen fuel-cell retrofit propulsion system for ultralight aircraft.

China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.

Balancing its military and business aviation activities and organizing its production sites by specialties helps the airframer weather crises.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 sets records with 734,000 attendees, 1,021 exhibitors and $257 million economic impact despite wildfire challenges.

Private aviation sees post-pandemic softness, but demand remains strong as limited supply boosts valuations and keeps the market stable.

Pipistrel introduces the Voyager two-seat trainer built specifically for FAA's new Mosaic rules with advanced avionics and lower operating costs for flight schools.

Bye Aerospace completes its first eFlyer 2 prototype, advancing toward flight testing with validated electric propulsion and structural systems.

NATO’s decision to buy as many as 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning systems could spur more orders within the alliance, says Global 6500 platform provider Bombardier.

FlexSys is an aerospace technology and products company that applies its proprietary morphing design and engineering expertise to enhance performance and operations in aircraft.

Archer unveils hybrid autonomous VTOL programs targeting defense and civil markets, leveraging Midnight technology and Anduril partnership.

Jet Aviation opens a new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, expanding its U.S. network with a state-of-the-art facility and global connections.

Odys partners with ST Engineering to develop hybrid eVTOL cargo drones, expanding range and capabilities for uncrewed aircraft and logistics solutions.