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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Germany’s Aero Show Targets Further Bizav Growth in 2027

Friedrichshafen event claims it is now Europe’s biggest business aviation trade show

Aircraft

3 hours ago

Eve 100 eVTOL Set to Make Low-speed Transition Flight

Flight envelope expansion precedes first crewed mission in mid-2027

Aircraft

10 hours ago

Metrojet Places First Global 8000 in Asia into Service

Ultra-long-range jet joins the Hong Kong company’s managed fleet

Aircraft

June 17, 2026

IADA Recognizes 16 More as Certified Aircraft Brokers

Latest certified brokers bring the total number recognized under the IADA program to 233

Aircraft

June 16, 2026

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Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.

Aircraft

June 10, 2026

Volocopter Reveals VoloXPro eVTOL for the Light-sport Aircraft Market

The VoloXPro will come to the market at a relatively low price compared to other eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

June 4, 2026

Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft

It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.

Aircraft

June 1, 2026

How Daher’s Kodiak 900 Aircraft Got Involved in Las Vegas Police Car Chases

Daher shows the Las Vegas Police Department how a Kodiak 900 can beat a helicopter.

Aircraft

May 28, 2026

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GJC Raises $659M in Securities for Bizjet Financing

Financier has securitized $6.7 billion thanks to nine BJETS offerings

Aircraft

June 16, 2026

Bombardier Global 8000 Fleet Expands to Africa

First African delivery goes to Nigerian-based BUA Group

Aircraft

June 16, 2026

AfBAA Begins Landmark African Bizav Research Project

The group's initial findings will be presented in September

Aircraft

June 15, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Reaches Mission Performance of Mach 1.4

NASA is expanding the envelope as it readies aircraft for supersonic flight over communities

Aircraft

June 15, 2026

Jefferies: Bizjet Brokers Increasingly Upbeat on Market

Brokers cite tightening demand, bonus depreciation in strong market

Aircraft

June 15, 2026

GA-ATS Rolls Out Do228 NXT and Signs First Customer

Updated Dornier 228 heads to humanitarian operator next year

Aircraft

June 12, 2026

Flexjet Acquires The Jet Business, Names Varsano President

The Jet Business will steer Flexjet fleet additions, subtractions

Charter & Fractional

June 12, 2026

Indonesia Approves AutoFlight’s Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft

Southeast Asian state validated the aircraft’s Chinese type certificate

Aircraft

June 12, 2026

More Operators Sign for Vaeridion’s Electric Microliner

General Atomics plans to use Vaeridion’s batteries for its drones

Aircraft

June 11, 2026

Aero-Dienst Signs Agreement for Second Challenger 650

Business jet offers range of approximately 4,000 nm

Aircraft

June 11, 2026

Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.

Aircraft

June 10, 2026

Gulfstream G700 Tops 100 Speed Records and Deliveries

100th speed record recorded from Savannah to San Jose

Aircraft

June 10, 2026

ERC Unveils Victor Hybrid-electric VTOL Cargo Drone

First prototype was unveiled at the ILA 2026 air show this week in Berlin

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

June 10, 2026

Otto Establishes Phantom 3500 FAA Certification Basis

G-1 issue paper is complete and progress is being made toward first flight next year

Aircraft

June 9, 2026

Bain Capital To Take Majority Stake in FDH Aero

Investment will fuel FDH Aero’s plans for growth

Aircraft

June 9, 2026

Tickets Go on Sale for 2026 Air Charter Expo

September 8 show will feature new hospitality pavilion

Charter & Fractional

June 9, 2026