Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sonaca partners with Otto Aerospace to supply wings and empennage for the Phantom 3500 business jet, aiming to cut drag and fuel use with laminar flow.

FAA and industry leaders face a tight timeline to transition U.S. general aviation to unleaded avgas by 2030 as supply chain and testing challenges loom.

Just one year after finalization, the FAA’s Mosaic rule is already changing how aircraft are developed, certified and brought to market.

The FAA has begun trials on the Bell 525 Relentless Advanced Systems Integration Lab (Rasil) as one of the final steps to secure the type certificate.

Epic Aircraft’s E1000 AX earns EASA certification, paving the way for European deliveries in 2027 with high performance and advanced safety features.

BCA offers some helpful advice for pilots flying to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Matt Pruett, Kelly Lurz and Jason Taylor take on new leadership roles while Doug Carr announces his retirement after 28 years with NBAA.

Archer, Beta and Macquarie launch ACES to build 250 electric aircraft charging sites by 2030 focusing on major US metropolitan areas.

Garmin unveils G2000 Prime flight deck for piston and electric aircraft, offering advanced connectivity, enhanced displays and safety-focused features.

A coalition of aviation associations, labor groups and manufacturers has asked Congress to approve $20 billion in new funding to complete the Trump administration’s air traffic control system overhaul.

Horizon Aircraft delays Cavorite X7 demonstrator to spring 2027, prioritizing certification readiness over speed while advancing subsystem integration.

Noemi Aerospace secures funding for its electric amphibian prototype, aiming for first flight by 2027 and EASA certification by 2030.

South Korea released safety and pilot training standards for its 2028 urban air mobility launch to reduce foreign expertise reliance.

GNSS jamming and spoofing expose vulnerabilities in aviation safety as airframers and suppliers develop solutions to improve navigation reliability.

Surf Air Mobility expands SurfOS as a tech platform for regional airlines and electric aircraft operators while improving operational reliability.

EASA warns airlines to avoid Gulf airspace due to rising risks from U.S.-Iran hostilities, missile strikes and potential misidentification of aircraft.

South Korea unveils aerospace strategy targeting hybrid eVTOL development, domestic engine production and expanded aerospace supply chain by 2030.

Business jet and turboprop deliveries rise in Q2 2026 as utilization increases across fractional ownership, corporate operators and charter providers.

DJI launches its first fixed-wing eVTOL drone, the EV50, which supports high-altitude missions and environmental cleanup on Mount Everest.

Gulfstream tests show 100% sustainable aviation fuel reduces contrail-forming emissions at high altitudes, helping mitigate aviation’s environmental impact.

Charter broker Air Charter Service has been involved in providing relief operations following the double earthquake that hit Venezuela in late June.

Multinational companies vying to provide the FAA with a core air traffic management software platform are defending their systems against cyber security concerns.

Recaro Aircraft Seating, PlaneSense and Air Charter Safety Foundation announce key leadership appointments in business aviation and sustainable aviation.

EHang tests eVTOL in Switzerland, Gulfstream’s G800 sets speed record and Oman develops advanced air mobility strategy with GUAMobility.

Anra Technologies scales commercial drone operations with 55,000 monthly BVLOS flights, showcasing digital air traffic management for the future.