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Cirrus SR22 Pilot Survives In-Flight Engine Fire After Deploying CAPS Parachute in Brazil
A pilot survived an in-flight engine fire aboard a Cirrus SR22 near Serra Azul, Brazil, on Tuesday by deploying the aircraft's Cirrus Airframe Parachute System before the plane was destroyed by fire.
Embraer Phenom 300EV Receives Triple Certification from FAA, EASA, and ANAC with Garmin Emergency Autoland
Embraer's Phenom 300EV light jet received triple certification from the FAA, EASA and ANAC, becoming the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland, with first deliveries confirmed for 2028.
Textron Aviation Receives CASA Part 145 Approval for Australian Maintenance Operations Across Three Service Centers
Textron Aviation said on August 26, 2026 that it received CASA Part 145 approval covering its Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast Service Centers in Australia.
Falcon 900LX Production Winds Down as Challenger 650 Holds Steady; Analysis Points to Derivative and Refresh Paths for Dassault and Bombardier
Dassault ended Falcon 900LX production after three deliveries in early 2025 and twelve months of zero output, while Bombardier's Challenger 650 kept delivering at roughly 16 to 17 units a year.
Best Private Jets of 2026 Ranked by Class: Gulfstream G800, Bombardier Global 8000 and More
Aerocorner's August 2026 review of verified manufacturer specifications names class-by-class leaders including the Gulfstream G800 at 8,200 nautical miles range and the Bombardier Global 8000 at Mach 0.95.
ICAO to Host Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) Under Theme 'From Vision to Implementation'
ICAO will host the Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium, AAM 2026, themed From Vision to Implementation, to review progress since the 2024 Call to Action.
First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander since production repatriation begins ground testing, targeting September first flight
Britten-Norman's first fully UK-built Islander since the assembly line returned to Bembridge began ground testing after roll-out on 30 July 2026, targeting a September first flight.
Acron Technologies to Sell Commercial Training Solutions Business to FlightSafety International
Acron Technologies agreed on August 26, 2026 to sell its Commercial Training Solutions business, with over 300 full-flight simulators, to FlightSafety International, closing expected in Q4 2026.
AI Compresses Aerospace Materials R&D Cycles by Up to 70% as Global Tech Giants Target $650 Billion in Infrastructure Investment
A BCC Research report finds AI is cutting aerospace materials R&D cycles by 50% to 70%, reducing defect rates by 30% and unscheduled repairs by up to 40%.
US Business Jet Market Valued at $65.53 Billion in 2024, Forecast to Reach $110.11 Billion by 2029
MarketsandMarkets valued the US business jet market at $65.53 billion in 2024, projecting growth to $110.11 billion by 2029 at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate.
FAA's Supersonic Flight Plan Faces Criticism Over Use of Overpressure as Sonic Boom Metric
The FAA's proposed supersonic flight framework is drawing opposition from environmental groups and aviation industry concern over its use of overpressure as the key sonic boom metric.
Metafuels chief says SAF mandates are effective and costs will fall, eyes airline supply from 2030
Metafuels' chief executive said sustainable aviation fuel mandates are working and costs will fall, after the Swiss methanol-to-jet fuel producer opened its first demonstration facility and targets airline eSAF supply from 2030.
Australia's Horizon Airways orders second Tecnam P2012 STOL, delivery due end of 2026
Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft for delivery by the end of 2026, after launching operations with its first P2012 STOL in May 2026.
U.S. Removes Syria From Terror Sponsor List, Opening Door to Civil Aviation Revival
The United States removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list on Aug. 24, 2026, ending a designation in place since 1979 and easing access for airlines, lessors and financiers.
Textron Delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Business Jet, Targets 2026 FAA Certification for Gen3 Variant
Textron delivered its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet and confirmed the Gen3 variant, with Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics, targets FAA certification in 2026.
Australia's Stralis to Shut Down Hydrogen-Electric Air Taxi Startup by End of August 2026, Never Having Launched Passenger Flights
Australian hydrogen-electric startup Stralis will wind down operations by the end of August 2026 after completing its first taxi test in July but failing to close the gap to commercial readiness.
EHang Reports Q2 2026 Results: Revenue Up 203.5% QoQ to RMB 77.9 Million, Net Loss Widens to RMB 128.3 Million
EHang reported Q2 2026 revenue of RMB 77.9 million, up 203.5% from Q1 2026 but down 31.3% year-on-year, as net loss widened to RMB 128.3 million.
Dovetail Signs First Customer as Cessna Caravan Electric Conversion Timeline Slips to Q4 2027
Dovetail Electric Aviation delayed first flight of its Cessna Caravan electric conversion to the fourth quarter of 2027, while signing Ludens Aviation as its first customer.
European Commission Closes Antitrust Probe Into Pratt & Whitney Canada After Settlement
The European Commission closed its antitrust probe into Pratt & Whitney Canada on August 21 after the engine maker agreed to remove restrictions on used serviceable material suppliers' access to turboprop engine cores.
NBAA Mourns Death of Former Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Champion of General Aviation Revitalization Act
NBAA marked the death of former Senator Nancy Kassebaum, crediting her persistence for the General Aviation Revitalization Act, which the House passed on June 26, 1994, and President Clinton signed into law.
BAAFEx 2027 to be held in Singapore with 50% attendance growth target
BAAFEx 2027 will run March 22-24 at Singapore's Changi Exhibition Centre, targeting more than 3,000 visitors and over 75 companies, a 50% increase on the 2025 edition.
Ron Draper Retires After Eight Years as Textron Aviation CEO; Brian Rohloff Named Successor Effective August 31, 2026
Textron Aviation announced that Brian Rohloff will succeed Ron Draper as president and CEO effective Monday, August 31, 2026, after Draper's eight-year tenure.
Oklahoma Delegation Promotes Aerospace and Defense Sector at Farnborough International Airshow
A Greater Oklahoma City Chamber delegation held over 80 conversations at the Farnborough International Airshow this summer, promoting Oklahoma's aerospace and defense sector to global manufacturers and associations.
Jetcraft CEO Says Pre-Owned Jet Market Is Stabilising, Not Slowing, as Deal Count Runs 15% Ahead of Last Year
Jetcraft CEO Chad Anderson said the firm's deal count is running approximately 15% ahead of last year, citing falling days-on-market and tighter supply as evidence of a stabilising, not slowing, pre-owned jet market.
FAA Proposes Noise Certification Standard for Supersonic Aircraft, Aims to Enable Overland Supersonic Flight
The FAA proposed a noise-based certification standard for supersonic aircraft, part of a plan to finalize two related rules by mid-2027 and enable overland supersonic flight.
Archer Aviation Accelerates Push to Become Diversified Aerospace Company
Archer Aviation agreed to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid businesses, gaining Wisk's autonomous flight technology and Generation 6 capabilities to broaden beyond air taxi development.
Why Private Jets Routinely Cruise Above Commercial Airline Altitudes
Private jets commonly cruise at 41,000 to 45,000 feet, above the 30,000 to 42,000 foot band typical of airliners like the Boeing 787 or Airbus A320.
Electra Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Completes Demo Flights at New Jersey Airports in FAA Integration Program
Electra flew a hybrid-electric aircraft between Manassas, Virginia and Philadelphia with stops at Millville Executive Airport and Atlantic City's Bader Field this month under an FAA integration program.
Joby Aviation Leads Archer in FAA Certification Race as Both eVTOL Companies Burn Hundreds of Millions Annually
Joby Aviation leads Archer Aviation toward FAA type certification for eVTOL aircraft after conducting its first FAA-conforming test flight in early March with five electric air taxis now flying.
De Havilland Canada's Twin Otter Program Gains New Momentum with Deliveries, EASA Certification, and Life-Extension Offerings
De Havilland Canada signed a Letter of Intent with Island Aviation Services for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, while EASA certified the type on July 22, 2026.
Czech firm Zuri targets cargo market with hybrid-electric uncrewed VTOL aircraft
Czech company Zuri is entering the uncrewed cargo market with a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft derived from a technology demonstrator due to fly for the first time next year.
China's Low-Altitude Economy Approaches Commercial Scale as Regulations, eVTOL Milestones and Market Forecasts Converge
China's revised Civil Aviation Law took effect July 1, 2026, easing airspace rules below 300 meters as EHang's EH216-S began commercial trials in Hefei and Aridge produced its 1,000th electric propulsion unit set.
NTU Singapore completes eVTOL prototype flight test campaign in Germany with DLR
NTU Singapore completed a month-long eVTOL flight-test campaign with DLR in Cochstedt, Germany, flying an 8-metre demonstrator above 90 metres and a 3-metre demonstrator past 120 km/h.
NASA Awards Lockheed Martin Skunk Works $247.5 Million Contract to Build Low-Boom Supersonic X-Plane
NASA awarded Lockheed Martin Skunk Works a $247.5 million cost-plus contract to design, build and flight test a Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator X-plane targeting first flight in 2021.
HEICO Beats Q3 FY2026 Estimates with Record Revenue of $1.41 Billion and EPS of $1.67
HEICO reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $1.41 billion, up 23% year over year, and diluted EPS of $1.67 beating consensus by $0.16.
2019 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair HD with 1,075 Hours Listed for $799,999
A 2019 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair HD with 1,075 total flight hours and two owners since new is listed for sale at $799,999.
Magellan Aerospace (TSX: MAL) Reports Higher Sales and Improved Net Results for Latest Quarter and Half-Year
Magellan Aerospace reported higher sales and stronger net results for its latest quarter and half-year compared with the prior-year periods, with shares last quoted at 33.60 CAD, up 3.96%.
Electra Signs MOU with City of Helsinki and Haaga-Helia University to Study Direct Aviation Across Gulf of Finland
Electra signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Helsinki and Haaga-Helia University on August 27, 2026 to study Ultra Short aircraft service across the 80-kilometre Gulf of Finland to Tallinn.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Demonstrator Breaks Sound Barrier as Overture Airliner Targets 2029 Service
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier at Mach 1.122 over the Mojave Desert on January 28, 2025, advancing the 64-to-80-seat Overture airliner targeting 2029 commercial service.
Book-and-Claim Accounting Emerges as Key Mechanism for Corporations to Address Scope 3 Aviation Emissions via SAF Certificates
Book-and-Claim accounting is spreading as a way for corporations to buy tradable Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates covering Scope 3 emissions, with SABA committing nearly $200 million in April 2024.
Rotorcraft Industry Roundup: Deliveries, Acquisitions, and New Partnerships
Rotorcraft industry updates include continued partnership on the European Rotors show, Bell's 505 helicopter debuting in Asia-Pacific with Japan's Aichi Police, and Enstrom delivering an 480B to Africa's Safomar Aviation.
Safran and HAL Sign Contract with Joint Venture SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to Develop Aravalli Turboshaft Engine
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed a contract on August 26 with their joint venture SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to develop the Aravalli turboshaft engine.
VIC Properties and Vertical Aerospace Sign MoU to Explore Electric Air Mobility at Portugal's Pinheirinho Estate
VIC Properties and Vertical Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 27, 2026, to explore electric air mobility services at Portugal's 400-hectare Pinheirinho estate in Comporta.
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines Over Alleged Maintenance Violations on Four TEO-540-C1A Engines
The FAA proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines over alleged failure to replace Exhaust Bypass Valve Assemblies on four TEO-540-C1A engines serviced in September 2024.
CoolFly Launches Urban Standing-Position Personal Aircraft at Hangzhou Global Product Launch
CoolFly unveiled its Urban standing-position personal aircraft and Dream series eVTOL models at a Global Product Launch in Hangzhou on 13 August.
REGENT's Electric Seaglider Aims to Revive Wing-in-Ground-Effect Travel with 2027 Commercial Launch
Rhode Island startup REGENT is developing the electric Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect craft, targeting 2027 customer deliveries after Brittany Ferries placed the first commercial order.
EHang withdraws 2026 full-year revenue guidance citing post-accident regulatory caution in China
EHang withdrew its 2026 full-year revenue guidance without replacement, citing slower passenger commercial operation approvals in China after a late-June accident involving a piloted light-sport aircraft.
Rolls-Royce and TCS Successfully Run Jet Engine on 100% Hydrogen Across Full Simulated Flight Cycle
Rolls-Royce and Tata Consultancy Services ran a modern aero gas turbine on 100% hydrogen through a full simulated flight cycle, completing a four-year development program.
Whisper Aero Completes First Powered Flights of eQ250-Equipped Glider at Crossville, Tennessee
Whisper Aero flew its Powered Swift, a modified Aériane Swift 3 glider with two eQ250 electric ducted fans, on three test flights totaling more than 130 minutes at Crossville, Tennessee.
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Draws 200 Attendees as Industry Shifts Focus to Certification and Commercial Viability
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium drew nearly 200 in-person attendees, 47 speakers and 12 moderators on 18-19 July 2026 at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, up about 50% year over year.
FAA Discloses Fuel-Saving Single-Engine Cruise Feature in P&WC's In-Development PW220A Turboshaft
The FAA disclosed that Pratt & Whitney Canada's in-development PW220A turboshaft engine includes a fuel-saving feature letting a twin-engined helicopter cruise on a single active engine.
Wisk Aero Breaks Ground on Vertiport at Hollister Municipal Airport for Autonomous eVTOL Testing
Wisk Aero broke ground on a 100-by-100-foot vertiport at Hollister Municipal Airport in California to test autonomous Generation 6 eVTOL operations in GPS-denied conditions.
Zhukovsky National Research Center Patents Four-Engine Wingtip Propeller Aircraft with Automatic Yaw Control
Zhukovsky National Research Center has patented an aircraft configuration with four engines driving two double-row wingtip-mounted tractor propellers, using automatic symmetric shutdown to control yaw on failure.
Electric Aircraft Battery Fires: Why Extinguishing Flames May Not End the Emergency
The FAA and EASA warn that lithium-ion propulsion battery fires on electric aircraft can keep generating heat and flammable gases after flames are put out.
Business aviation attorney outlines key risks in cross-border aircraft purchase agreements
Aviation attorney Garcia Rosa warns that cross-border aircraft purchase agreements carry their greatest risk between signing and delivery, citing manufacturer backlogs of at least two years and ITAR, EAR and OFAC compliance obligations.
Brightline Interactive Signs Teaming Agreement with CSCI to Deploy SpatialCore at FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Site in Louisiana
Brightline Interactive signed a teaming agreement with CSCI to potentially deploy its SpatialCore platform at LIFTOff Louisiana, a test site under the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
Gelion Completes APC-Funded ARMD4 Drone Battery Testing with QinetiQ Validation
Gelion completed the APC-funded ARMD4 programme, with QinetiQ independently testing its NES lithium-sulfur pouch cells over 200 cycles for drone applications, on time and within budget.
Concorde: From 1962 Anglo-French Treaty to Final Flight in November 2003
Concorde's supersonic programme ran from a 1962 Anglo-French treaty through its final flight on 26 November 2003, with only 20 aircraft ever completed.
Illinois DOT outlines advanced air mobility and next-generation airport planning strategy at 2026 Global Aerospace Summit
Illinois DOT officials presented a statewide advanced air mobility and airport planning roadmap at the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in O'Fallon on August 19-20.
American EcoFuels (OTC: AEFI) Issues Update on SAF Technology, Patent Expansion, and Uplisting Plans
American EcoFuels issued an August 26, 2026 update confirming its rebrand from Eco Innovation Group, full acquisition of Kepler GTL Technologies, and lab-scale production of SAF, SPK and clean diesel.