Events

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.

Aspen Art Week 2026: ArtCrush Gala Raises Over $4 Million as 38-Exhibitor Fair and Sculpture Park Draw Ultra-Wealthy Collectors
Aspen's July 2026 art week paired a 38-exhibitor fair at Hotel Jerome with a new Snowmass Mountain sculpture park, as the museum's ArtCrush gala raised more than $4 million.

Flexjet Promotes FXLUXE Machu Picchu Travel Experience for Aircraft Owners
Flexjet promoted a curated Machu Picchu travel experience for its aircraft owners through its FXLUXE Travel Guides program, posted August 24, 2026, on its official Instagram account.

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.

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.

Private Jet Club Partners with Butterfield Bermuda Championship for 2026 PGA TOUR Event
Private Jet Club partnered with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship to charter players from Bermuda to the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open, carrying up to 200 players and staff.

Incheon International Airport Corporation to Host 9th World Aviation Conference on AI Innovation in September
Incheon International Airport Corporation will host the 9th World Aviation Conference in September, focused on aviation AI innovation, expecting more than 1,200 leaders to attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL to Serve LA28 Olympics, Targeting Uber Black Pricing
Archer Aviation added an 11th planned vertiport at LA Live and was named LA28's official air taxi provider for its Midnight eVTOL network.

Leidos Australia's Mission Equipment Service Centre Named MRO Business of the Year at 2026 Australian Aviation Awards
Leidos Australia's Cairns-based Mission Equipment Service Centre won MRO Business of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards after averaging a 15-day repair turnaround in 2025.

Saab Unveils Full-Scale Concept of A3-001 Unmanned Supersonic Aircraft, Aims to Deploy Fighter-Capable Drones by 2030
Saab unveiled a full-scale concept of the A3-001 unmanned supersonic aircraft at the Swedish Armed Forces Air Show, targeting fighter-capable drone deployment by 2030.

2026 NBAA Compensation Survey Finds Business Aviation Salaries Rising by Up to Nearly 7%
The 2026 NBAA Compensation Survey, released August 18, 2026 and audited by BDO USA, found business aviation salary increases of nearly 7% in certain personnel categories across 352 member participants and 4,090 flight department employees.

Midwest Agriculture and Aviation Leaders Discuss SAF Expansion at 2026 Global Aerospace Summit
A panel at the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in Edwardsville, Illinois, on August 24, 2026 discussed sustainable aviation fuel opportunities for Midwest agriculture, featuring CoverCress CEO Jim Hedges and SAFII president Cindy Tomei.

Pistons & Props Expands Into Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport's First Airshow in 14 Years
Pistons & Props returns to Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport for its third year, marking Rock County's first large-scale airshow in 14 years, with roughly 800 people working the three-day event.

Costa Rican Firefighters Travel to FVTC for Airport Rescue and Firefighting Training
Full-time firefighters from Costa Rica traveled to Fox Valley Technical College's ATW ARFF Training Center at Appleton International Airport for specialized airport emergency response training in Spanish.

PIA Hagerstown to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for 10,000-Sq-Ft Campus Expansion on August 26
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics will hold a ribbon-cutting on August 26, 2026, at its Hagerstown campus to mark a 10,000-square-foot hangar expansion for training aircraft and Powerplant equipment.

Fly Alliance Partners with Michael McDowell and Spire Motorsports for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
Fly Alliance announced a partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell and Spire Motorsports around the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

India to Host Second SAF Conclave in New Delhi on September 28
New Delhi will host the second Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conclave on September 28, expecting more than 1,000 delegates and over 100 speakers from more than 25 countries.

33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championship Opens at Mason City Municipal Airport in Iowa
The 33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championship began at Mason City Municipal Airport in Iowa, drawing more than 35 pilots from eight countries competing through September 2.

Ascend Flight Training Summit to Address Pilot Education Gaps at Dallas Event in September
AeroSummit and the National Association of Flight Instructors will co-host the Ascend Flight Training Summit in Dallas from September 8 to 10, targeting pilot and instructor education gaps.

Aviation Africa 2026 Summit to Focus on African Airport Infrastructure on September 10
Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition will hold a dedicated session on African airport infrastructure on September 10, 2026, with ICAO, Kenya Airports Authority, Dakar Airport, Swissport Kenya, SITA and Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority participating.

EU-Backed Workshop on Flight Simulation Training Opens in Kathmandu
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal opened a two-day regional workshop on Next-Generation Flight Simulation Training Devices in Kathmandu on 24 February, backed by the EU–South Asia Aviation Partnership Project.

Cessna 195 Registered N1569D Photographed at Hildesheim
A privately owned Cessna 195 registered N1569D was photographed at Hildesheim, with one image credited to photographer David K.