Business Aviation

During the first quarter of 2026, Embraer’s executive jet division recorded higher shipments and revenue.

Solar Impulse 2, the one-of-a-kind aircraft that flew around the world on solar power in 2015-16, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4.

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft from Jet Aviation.

The strike occurred at about 8:00 a.m. local time and was part of a large air attack from Ukraine.

Editors examine Joby Aviation’s piloted New York City demos and Unither Bioelectronics’ hydrogen-electric R44 flights in Quebec as AAM moves closer to real-world deployment.

Sikorsky has provided new details of its HEX hybrid-electric tiltwing demonstrator.

Wind tunnel tests of an advanced tiltrotor concept developed by Leonardo have confirmed double-digit gains in aerodynamic efficiency.

Boni Caldeira, Cirrus Aircraft vice president of international sales, joined Cirrus in 2007.

Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport have officially inaugurated the Jetex iGA Terminal in Istanbul.

The business case for a proposed new carrier in France epitomizes the narrowing but possibly valuable space left to regional air transport operators in Europe.

Airbus and Lindo will study the use of ABL disinfection technology on emergency medical services helicopters in an effort to reduce pathogen transmission during airborne evacuations.

A veteran paramedic’s charter brokerage transports human organs, seriously ill patients and hurried executives, among others.

EASA is preparing for the introduction of the Jet A standard in Europe in an effort to mitigate a potential fuel shortage in the coming weeks.

A small piece of British aviation history was made in January 2026 when Air Charter Scotland began flying a PSO route between Aberdeen and Wick airports.

The May 2026 Program Profile features the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, with a look at its in-service fleet, utilization, MRO and delivery forecasts and more.

NetJets has taken delivery of three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets.

Textron Aviation has opened a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia.

When General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2026 earnings last week, the company blew past Wall Street’s expectations for earnings per share.

One man, one company and one aircraft caused more controversy in aerospace than any other in recent years: Vern Raburn, Eclipse Aviation and the very light jet.

Organizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo say they expect the March 2027 expo to be about 50% larger than the inaugural event in 2025.

Dimor Group of Germany announced the closure of its Waco Aircraft Corp. manufacturing operations and aircraft maintenance services in Battle Creek, Michigan.

A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.

Textron plans to split off its industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defense company.

Bombardier raised its free cash flow outlook for 2026 after generating $360 million in free cash flow during the first quarter.