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Bizjet Fleet Ticking Up in Asia with Long-range Demand

1.5% bizjet fleet growth in 2025 was the most in region in years

A Gulfstream G650ER in flight

Major Bizjet OEMs Commit to Catarina Aviation Show

All sectors of private aviation will be on display

Catarina Aviation Show sign

Spanish Flight School Orders Fleet of Tecnam P2010 TDIs

Training organization is trying to reduce carbon emissions from flights

Training and Workforce

Tecnam and European Flyers

Flying the Cessna Citation Ascend Business Jet

The Ascend is a modernization of the Citation 560XL.

Cessna Citation Ascend landing

Videos

Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training

The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.

rendering of Smartflyer SF-1 hybrid-electric aircraft in flight

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

Shark 600 aircraft flying with Turbulence Solutions TCS system

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Cirrus SR-22 G7+ airplane in flight

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Junkers A60 RG concept aircraft

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IADA: Preowned Business Aircraft Market Flourishes in Q1

Both market metrics and industry perception underscore a strong preowned outlook

generic aircraft

Bristell B23 Energic Selects Safran EngineUs Electric Motor

Deliveries of all-electric trainer to start by early 2027

Sustainability and Environment

B23 Energic taxiing on runway

Piaggio Receives Launch Order for Avanti NX

Avanti NX was unveiled in February with upgrades ahead

Piaggio Avanti

Pilatus Breaks Ground on Aircraft Delivery Center

Facility will allow customers to better customize their airplanes

Artist rendering of new Pilatus delivery center

French Charter Group Buys Citations for Frax Program

Two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3s and a CJ3 Gen2 ordered at Aero Friedrichshafen show

Charter & Fractional

Cessna CitationM2 Gen3

GAMA White Paper Maps Funding Path for Euro Clean Tech

White Paper outlines several recommendations for bolstering investment support in aviation companies

Pipistrel Velis Electro

Swiss Regulator Approves PC-12 Pro Training Device

FlightSafety subsidiary’s latest training device now meets Level 2 standards

Training and Workforce

Frasca training device

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports

Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.

Global Aviation Orders Five Elixir+ Training Aircraft

French manufacturer displays new version of two-seat trainer at Aero Friedrichshafen show

Training and Workforce

Elixir+

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027

VoloXPro eVTOL

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout

Cabin Interior and Electronics

8 seater layout ERA

RVA Launches RVantage Report, To Host Industry Summit

RVA ‘27 Summit will be held at the Mayflower Hotel in February

Rollie Vincent, creator and director of JetNet iQ

Kodiak 900 Makes European Debut as TBM 980 Deliveries Grow

The utility turboprop single flew from Idaho to Germany to be at the Aero Friedrichshafen show

Daher Aircraft Kodiak 900

BAAFEx Show Targets Asia-Pacific Business Aviation Growth

Second biennial show will be held from March 22 to 24 in Singapore

Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo

Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut

Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe

Cessna Citation Ascend

Aero F Show Takes Bizav Partnership to a New High

Steep rise in business aviation exhibitors for German air show

Aero Friedrichshafen

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