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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.
Flyte Builds Regional Private Aviation Service Around Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Flyte, founded by CEO Marc Sellouk, operates five Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets across the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and plans to expand to 15 aircraft by the end of 2027.
Asia-Pacific MRO Sector Faces Labor Shortages as Maintenance Demand Grows
Asia-Pacific MRO operators are facing labor shortages as maintenance demand accelerates, with the ability to meet demand varying considerably by market and some countries seeing acute workforce gaps.
India's Private Aviation Sector Moves Toward Integrated Ecosystem Driven by Wealth Growth and Policy Reform
India's UHNWI population rose 63% from just over 12,000 to 19,877 between 2021 and 2026, fueling private aviation demand as GIFT IFSC lessors leased 203 aircraft by May 2026.
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.
Jetex and SOF Connect Sign Agreement to Open VIP Lounge Complex at Sofia Airport
Jetex and SOF Connect signed an agreement to build a VIP lounge complex, Jetex Sofia, in Terminal 1's west wing at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expected to handle more than 30,000 passengers in 2027.
Private jet catering shifts toward personalized health-focused dining, says SkyDine Jet Catering
SkyDine Jet Catering says private aviation dining is shifting toward personalized, health-focused meals such as keto, low-carb, plant-based, halal and kosher, requiring tighter ground-to-galley logistics.
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.
Sky Travel Solutions launches jet card program with Hawker 400XP fleet and light jet focus
Sky Travel Solutions, founded by Kevin Wargo and Pedro Bizzotto, launched the Sky Travel Club jet card with a Hawker 400XP fleet, pricing 25 light-jet hours from $7,650 plus federal excise tax.
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%.
Global Private Jet Flights Hit Record 3.9 Million in 2025, Up 34% from Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global private jet flights reached a record 3.9 million in 2025, up 34% from pre-pandemic levels, as VistaJet US President Leona Qi describes rising demand from executives and investors.
Planet Nine Private Air Earns Third Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Designation
Planet Nine Private Air, LLC announced that a third staff member has earned the Certified Aviation Manager designation, a professional aviation-management credential, the company said.
AsBAA's Balmer: Regional cooperation essential to tackle illegal charter and regulatory complexity in Asian business aviation
AsBAA Chairman Phil Balmer said regulatory fragmentation across Asia's roughly 1,100-jet business aviation fleet is pushing some operators into illegal charter activity.
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.
Bluetail Surpasses 30 Million Digitized Aircraft Records, Marks Sixth Anniversary and Second Inc. 5000 Listing
Bluetail surpassed 30 million digitized aircraft records, marking its sixth anniversary alongside a second consecutive Inc. 5000 listing among America's fastest-growing private companies.
Corporate Angel Network Appoints Jack Pelton to Board of Directors
Corporate Angel Network appointed Jack J. Pelton, Chairman and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its Board of Directors.
Atlantic Aviation Breaks Ground on New FBO at Nashville's John C. Tune Airport
Atlantic Aviation has broken ground on a new FBO at Nashville's John C. Tune Airport, adding a 7,500-square-foot terminal and 37,000-square-foot hangar complex, targeted for completion in Q4 2027.
AirSprint Expands Canada's Largest Fractional Fleet to 45 Aircraft
AirSprint Private Aviation expanded its fractional fleet to 45 aircraft with the addition of an Embraer business jet, serving more than 600 Fractional Owners across Canada.
Nice Tops Vista's Global Private Aviation Rankings This Summer as UK Travellers Book Last-Minute
Vista's summer data ranks Nice as its busiest global destination this year, averaging twelve flight movements a day in July and peaking at twenty-nine on the busiest day, as UK booking windows nearly halved.
Over 25% of Global Private Jet Flights Operated by Aircraft Aged 21 or More Years, WINGX Data Shows
WINGX data for the first half of 2026 shows aircraft aged 21 years or more flew 498,500 private jet departures, or 25.5% of the global total of about 1.954 million flights.
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.
Ohio approves Flexjet Global HQ expansion in Richmond Heights, projecting 976 new jobs and $62.5M payroll by 2031
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Flexjet Global Headquarters expansion in Richmond Heights projected to create 976 new jobs and $62.5 million in new annual payroll by December 31, 2031.
Abercrombie & Kent Launches $225,000 Seven-Continent Private Jet Journey Departing January 2028
Abercrombie & Kent will run a 28-day, seven-continent private jet journey on a reconfigured Boeing 757 for 50 passengers at $225,000 per person, departing January 3, 2028.
Italy's Italfly reported to have inducted Citation M2 Gen2
Italian business aviation operator Italfly has added a brand-new Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 to its fleet, expanding its light-jet lineup in Italy.
Amalfi Jets Argues Charter Is Less Restrictive Than Fractional Ownership
Amalfi Jets executive Kolin Jones posted a video arguing charter is less restrictive than fractional ownership, drawing about 15,000 views and 183 reactions on social media.
Belfast City Airport Seeks 27% Rise in Flight Cap, Backs £200M Expansion Plan
Belfast City Airport has applied to raise its annual movement cap 27% from 48,000 to 61,000 and extend operating hours by one hour, backing a £200 million ($273 million) terminal expansion plan.
Charter Industry 2026 a Tale of Two Stories, ACA CEO Hogben Says
Air Charter Association CEO Glenn Hogben said the charter industry's 2026 has been a tale of two stories, citing reduced Middle East demand for FBO, operator and maintenance services amid regional conflict.
Reynolds Jet's MRO subsidiary RTS earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate at Cincinnati Lunken
RTS, the maintenance arm of Reynolds Jet, has received FAA Part 145 repair station approval, letting it service outside operators at Cincinnati Lunken Airport beyond its parent's five-aircraft fleet.
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.
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.
On-Demand Air Travel Evolves From Exclusive Charters to App-Based, Algorithm-Driven Market
On-demand air travel has shifted from exclusive charters and fractional ownership toward app-based, per-seat booking platforms with algorithms cutting empty legs by nearly 40% versus a decade ago.
Sky Harbour Group Raises $10M in Registered Direct Offering of 1M Shares to M-COR Capital at $10.00
Sky Harbour Group sold 1,000,000 Class A shares at $10.00 each to M-COR Capital LLC in a registered direct offering, raising $10,000,000 in gross proceeds.
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.
Airline vs. Corporate Aviation Pilot Careers: Key Differences in Pay, Schedule, and Regulations
US pilots choosing between Part 121 airline careers and Part 135/91 corporate or charter flying face differing entry requirements, schedules, and 2024 median pay of $226,600 versus $122,670.
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.
Hollywood Burbank Airport's $1.3 Billion New Terminal Set to Open October 13
Hollywood Burbank Airport will open its new $1.3 billion terminal on October 13, retaining 14 gates while replacing the original facility located near the runways.
PAC International: Five Decades of Helicopter Completions and Air Medical Conversions in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PAC International, a Pennsylvania helicopter completions facility acquired by Metro Aviation in 2012, marks five decades of operation as one of only two shops authorized for Metro STC installations.
IEA: Jet Fuel Supply Concerns Ease on Record U.S. Production, Higher Imports
The International Energy Agency reported that jet fuel supply concerns eased in recent weeks as U.S. refineries produced over two million barrels per day in March and exports to Europe reached record highs.
StandardAero expands Bombardier Global airframe MRO capabilities at Van Nuys Airport
StandardAero expanded its Van Nuys Airport repair station to cover airframe, structures and avionics work on five Bombardier Global models, including the Global 7500.
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.
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.
StandardAero (SARO) Posts Q2 Revenue of $1.6B, Beats Estimates; Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
StandardAero reported second-quarter revenue of $1.6 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, with record adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.4% and reaffirmed full-year guidance of $5.60-$5.70 billion.
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.
GTA Holdings Berhad IPO: Malaysian Aviation MRO Specialist Targets Defence and Civil Markets
GTA Holdings Berhad, an aviation MRO specialist operating through subsidiary Global Turbine Asia, is positioning for growth in Malaysia's defence and civil aviation markets ahead of its IPO.
US Drone Tariffs Challenge Chinese eVTOL Startups Eyeing American Market
Chinese ultralight eVTOL manufacturer CoolFly unveiled its production-ready Urban and Dream series aircraft in August 2026 while pursuing the US market despite tightening export controls and drone tariffs.
McKinney National Airport's $79M Commercial Terminal Under Construction, Avelo Airlines to Launch Flights Nov. 11
McKinney National Airport is building a $79 million, 46,000-square-foot commercial terminal with four gates, and Avelo Airlines will begin flights there on November 11.
Private Aviation Guide: Seven Aircraft Categories, Their Ranges, Capacities, and Charter Rates
Private aviation spans seven aircraft categories from turboprops to VIP airliners, with charter rates ranging from about $5,500 to over $15,200 per hour.
EVA Air and AIT Worldwide Sign Deal to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership Targeting 15,000-Tonne Emissions Cut
EVA Airways and AIT Worldwide Logistics signed a Taipei agreement with Formosa Petrochemical and Microsoft expected to cut about 15,000 tonnes of Microsoft's Scope 3 emissions in the first year.