NBAA 2026

By Molly McMillin, Graham Warwick
Swearingen’s SJ30-2 makes a comeback as SyberJet’s stretched SJ36 and upgraded SJ34.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The FAA will deploy a mobile clearance capability in early 2027, enabling GA pilots to request IFR clearances by text via ForeFlight and Garmin.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Despite a relatively quiet profile on its eVTOL program, Beta Technologies became the first U.S. startup to secure market survey approval from the FAA.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
As drone traffic grows, Wing and Robinson Helicopter differ on strategic vs. dynamic deconfliction, while industry eyes Part 108 rulemaking as key to scaling.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The Trump administration expands ATC modernization with a pilot grant program for medium-hub airport terminals, raising the price to $42 billion.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Ben Goldstein
DTA Aircraft has secured 28 reservations for its two-seat JP1 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft and plans to begin U.S. flight testing in April 2027.
Advanced Air Mobility

Sponsored by Affinity Aviation
Greg and Sarah Evans, of the Evans Family Office, talk to Aviation Week about the Affinity Aviation launch and what clients and partners can expect.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Guy Norris
A business-jet cabin divider with an OLED touchscreen that becomes visible only when needed is unveiled at NBAA-BACE by Lufthansa Technik, Pilatus and F/LIST.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Guy Norris
Flight simulation specialist CAE is expanding its business aviation training capacity with extra full-flight simulators around its U.S. network and a new digital platform.
Maintenance & Training

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about UPS Flight 2976, countering Iranian drones and balloons in controlled airspace. Plus: Behind the scenes at NBAA-BACE.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Molly McMillin
Honda Aircraft’s Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG)—a factory-developed upgrade and performance package—has been validated by EASA.
Flight Deck

By Bill Carey
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy touted FAA's ATC modernization progress and first-ever AAM certification for Beta's Alia 250 at NBAA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The measure of an industry conference can be made on the quality and diversity of swag attendees can pickup at its booths. We walked the floor of the las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall in a quest to find the best business aviation tchotchkes.
Business Aviation

Aviation Week Senior Editor for Technology Guy Norris came across a surprising number of developments around potential business aviation aeroengines at this year’s trade show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

It was scant turnout for advanced air mobility at this year’s NBAA-BACE, but there was still notable news announced. Listen to Aviation Week’s inhouse expert on advanced air mobility provide his update from the show, including a key new FAA certification for one major player.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Beta Technologies has secured the first FAA market survey authorization for an eVTOL, permitting flights with prospective customers onboard its Alia A250.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Honeywell Aerospace is doubling down on plans to test advanced cores for both an upgraded HTF7000 super midsize engine as well as a larger HTF derivative.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Business and private aircraft makers have become cagier about their next iterations. But we do know more than may be appreciated.
Business Aviation

The U.S. Transportation Secretary, the FAA Administrator and other regulators appeared helped make some news with an advanced air mobility company, and a plethora of small but significant announcements were made at the business aviation confab.
Business Aviation

Thrive Aviation cofounder and CEO Curtis Edenfield talks with Aviation Week about launching a fractional ownership program with initial plans to operate HondaJet HA-420 light jets and Bombardier Challenger 3500 super-midsize jets.
Business Aviation

Sponsored by Fire Rover
AI has been successfully harnessed across the business aviation industry and is being used to improve fire detection and suppression in hangars.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Lee Ann Shay
Velocity Maintenance Solutions triples its footprint at Wilmington Airport as the Bombardier subsidiary moves into a new 75,000- ft.2 MRO facility.
Supply Chain

Sponsored by TowFLEXX
Hangar capacity limitation is a major challenge for the buoyant business aviation industry. We talk to Jay Mukhtar, CEO, TowFLEXX about the problems and some solutions.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Bill Carey
Jeppesen ForeFlight debuts its largest set of new business aviation capabilities for its Airflow AI platform, moving flight crews closer to a fully paperless operation.
Flight Deck

By Molly McMillin
SyberJet reports more than 50 letters of intent for its new SJ36 single-pilot light jet unveiled at NBAA-BACE, aiming to combine speed, range and low cost.
Aircraft & Propulsion