Technology
HondaJet Elite II Burns 81 to 149 Gallons an Hour Depending on Cruise Setting, Pilot-Report Data Shows
No Elite II fuel-burn figure has been published; AOPA pilot-report data for the earlier HondaJet Elite shows 543 lb an hour at long-range cruise and 999 lb an hour at high-speed cruise.
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance Flies 271 Missions in First Year of Airbus H145 D3
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance says its Airbus H145 D3, introduced in October last year and operating as Helimed 79 from Aberdeen, has flown 271 missions in its first year of service.
dnata Commits AED 175 Million to 340+ New Ground Support Equipment Assets in the UAE
dnata has committed AED 175 million since the start of the year to more than 340 new ground support equipment assets in the UAE, covering fleet renewal and added capacity as Dubai aviation grows.
Bombardier Global 8000 Business Jet Rated Mach 0.94, Fastest Civilian Aircraft Since Concorde
Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet has a maximum top speed of Mach 0.94, the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, with an 8,000-nautical-mile range and an estimated price of around $78 million.
Elliott Aviation Completes 100th Garmin G5000 Retrofit on Centennial Jets Citation XLS
Elliott Aviation completed its 100th Garmin G5000 flight deck retrofit on October 12, 2026, installing the system in a Centennial Jets Citation XLS and claiming more G5000 retrofits than any other dealer worldwide.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk, First Flown in 1955, Remains in Production With More Than 44,000 Delivered
Cessna's 172 Skyhawk, first flown in 1955 and still in production, is the most-produced light aircraft ever with more than 44,000 delivered, while asking prices for 1970s examples have reached $100,000.
Bird Strikes, Blade-Offs and Water Walls: How Commercial Jet Engines Are Certified in 2026
The FAA and EASA require commercial turbofans to pass Part 33 and CS-E ground tests, including bird ingestion up to 230 mph, fan blade-off, water-wall and ice-ball trials, and a 150-hour endurance run before certification.
FADEC: How a Full Authority Digital Engine Controller Runs a Modern Jet Engine
Full Authority Digital Engine Control systems run fuel flow, vane angles and bleed valves by computer, sampling engine sensors up to 70 times per second and enforcing limits a pilot cannot override.
Epic Aircraft Receives FAA Certification for Garmin Autoland on E1000 AX Turboprop
The FAA has certified Garmin Autoland for installation on Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX single-engine turboprop, following an approval process that started with its April 2025 Sun 'n Fun debut.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport delays simultaneous runway departures to early next year
Kempegowda International Airport's simultaneous dual-runway departures, which would raise capacity from 60 to 90 air traffic movements per hour, now slip to early next year instead of September 2026.
Horizon Aircraft Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results, Targets Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Demonstrator Completion by Early 2027
Horizon Aircraft reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on October 9, 2026, with CEO Brandon Robinson targeting completion of the full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator around the end of the first quarter of calendar 2027.
Capua's Oreste Salomone Airport Completes 1,400-Metre Runway and Wins Approval for RAM Terminal Expansion
Capua's Oreste Salomone Airport has completed paving of its 1,400-metre runway and secured Services Conference approval for a broader enhancement project including a new RAM Terminal.
Privesa Launches AI Platform to Automate Charter Brokerage Workflows
Naples, Florida startup Privesa, founded by Logan Cassidy, launched in August an AI platform that automates 80-85% of charter brokerage back-office work and is now running its first proof of concept.
NBAA Backs House Bill Seeking $30 Billion for ATC Modernization
Rep. Tracey Mann introduced House legislation seeking an additional $30 billion for air traffic control modernization, backed by NBAA and the Modern Skies Coalition.
Modern Cockpits and Electric Trainers Reshape Flight Training, With Beta Technologies Leading the Way
Beta Technologies showcased electric trainers and modernized cockpits at its Burlington, Vermont media day, as roughly 700 employees pursue flight training and industry-wide schools adopt Velis Electro trainers with an estimated $7 hourly operating cost.
evoJets VP Kate Morello: Private Jet Flights Hit 3.9 Million in 2025 as Industry Shifts Toward Tech-Driven Access
evoJets VP Kate Morello reported 3.9 million private jet flights in 2025, a 4% increase from the prior year, as the industry expands access beyond whole and fractional ownership.
Viasat and Corporate Jet Investor 2026 Survey Finds Wide Gap Between Professionals and Principals on In-Flight Connectivity
The 2026 Viasat and Corporate Jet Investor survey found 51% of aviation professionals cite low speed as their top in-flight connectivity frustration versus just 13% of aircraft principals.
Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.
Tanis Aircraft Products Gains STC and PMA for Engine Preheat System Covering Full Daher TBM 700 Series
Tanis Aircraft Products, a Hartzell Propeller division, received an STC and PMA for a multipoint engine preheating system covering every Daher TBM 700 series aircraft across more than 35 years of production.
Nine Private Jets Larger Than the Bombardier Global 7500
Slashgear identified nine private jets exceeding the Bombardier Global 7500's 111-foot length or 54-foot-5-inch cabin, led by the Airbus ACJ 350 at 219 feet 2 inches overall.
Jeteye Launches Business Aviation Intelligence and Software Platform Backed by Boca Raton Developer The SilverLogic
Jeteye launched a business aviation intelligence and software platform built by Boca Raton-based The SilverLogic, debuting four tools: Screener, Dynamic Fleet, TripScope and Budget Builder.
Gogo Signs $15M-Plus GEO Satellite Connectivity Lease with Government Customer
Gogo signed a communications lease worth more than $15 million to supply geostationary satellite connectivity to a government customer, CEO Chris Moore said.
FlyJets Launches JetGPT™ AI Agent for Charter Flight-Finding and Flight-Sharing
FlyJets launched its JetGPT AI agent on October 8, 2026, giving users conversational search, booking and listing tools for charter flights and flight-sharing after a February 2026 beta.
Light Jets and Smart Management Drive New Era in Business Aviation
Light jet makers including HondaJet with the Echelon and Embraer with the Phenom 300E are pushing transcontinental range, fuel-efficient design and satellite connectivity as operators shift toward customisable management and charter revenue-sharing programmes.
2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 With 5,424 Hours Listed for Sale With Collins Pro Line 21 Upgrade
A 2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 with 5,424 total flight hours and 2,509 landings is listed for sale call-for-price, featuring a June 2022 Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit upgrade by WestStar.
Honda Aircraft Completes First HondaJet Echelon Wing Structure, Targets 2031 Certification and First Delivery
Honda Aircraft completed the first HondaJet Echelon wing structure on 15 September 2026, now targeting first flight in 2028 and type certification with first delivery in 2031.
Phoenix to Test Honeywell SURF-A Runway Collision Alert System on Ground Vehicles at Three Airports
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department will test Honeywell's SURF-A collision-avoidance system on ground vehicles at Sky Harbor, Goodyear, and Deer Valley airports starting this month through year-end.
ACJ Research: Flexibility, Technology and Sustainability Drive Middle East Corporate Aviation Demand
Airbus Corporate Jets published survey research of 35 Middle East business aviation financiers and brokers finding flexibility, technology and sustainability as the top demand drivers, with 83% expecting large jet activity to grow through 2030.
Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council Agenda: Curfew Request, FAA Presentation, and Capital Improvement Plan
The Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council placed three items on its agenda: a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan review, a nighttime jet curfew request, and a letter asking the FAA for a formal presentation.
NASA Awards Virginia Tech and Partners $5.8 Million to Build Certification Requirements Into Aircraft Design
NASA awarded Virginia Tech, Auburn University and Tuskegee University $5.8 million under its University Leadership Initiative for a three-year project building certification requirements into early aircraft design.
AvBrief Lists Likely Four-Seat and Twin Candidates for S-LSA Certification Under FAA MOSAIC Rules
AvBrief's commentary lists the four-seat and twin-engine airplanes that could be certified as special light-sport aircraft under the FAA's MOSAIC rules, including three four-seaters already certified under ASTM standards.
Mente Group Launches Enhanced Mente Values Platform With Appraisal, Transaction and Residual Value Data
Mente Group has launched an enhanced Mente Values Platform that gives business aircraft owners, aviation directors and financial executives a consolidated view of current aircraft values, market conditions and projected resale values.
Virginia Tech's Smart Airspace Project Flies Two Experimental Aircraft on New Southwest Virginia Routes and Vertiports
Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership flew two experimental aircraft on new Southwest Virginia routes and vertiports this summer under its Smart Airspace project, testing three FAA-requested scenarios.
EHang Stages Large-Scale Drone Shows in Lleida and Zaragoza, Spain
EHang announced on October 12, 2026 that it staged two large-scale drone formation shows in Spain, in Lleida on October 3–4 and in Zaragoza on October 9, as part of its European expansion.
BETA Technologies completes five days of Utah eIPP flights with all-electric ALIA CTOL, testing radiopharmaceutical cargo delivery
BETA Technologies finished five days of Utah eIPP flights with its all-electric ALIA CTOL, flying radiopharmaceutical cargo between Salt Lake City, Provo and Logan with UDOT, 47G and Alpine Air Express.
Market Report Projects Electric VTOL Aircraft Market Growing at Triple-Digit CAGR Through 2034, With Inconsistent Figures
A market report on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft projects growth through 2034 but gives conflicting figures, including CAGRs of 139.1% and 188.0%, and 2025 production of 211 units at $313,000 each.
HondaJet Elite II Burns 81 to 149 Gallons an Hour Depending on Cruise Setting, Pilot-Report Data Shows
No Elite II fuel-burn figure has been published; AOPA pilot-report data for the earlier HondaJet Elite shows 543 lb an hour at long-range cruise and 999 lb an hour at high-speed cruise.
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance Flies 271 Missions in First Year of Airbus H145 D3
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance says its Airbus H145 D3, introduced in October last year and operating as Helimed 79 from Aberdeen, has flown 271 missions in its first year of service.
dnata Commits AED 175 Million to 340+ New Ground Support Equipment Assets in the UAE
dnata has committed AED 175 million since the start of the year to more than 340 new ground support equipment assets in the UAE, covering fleet renewal and added capacity as Dubai aviation grows.
UK CAA Publishes Report on Managing Noise from Drones and eVTOL Aircraft
The UK Civil Aviation Authority published report CAP3304 on managing noise from drones and eVTOL aircraft, setting out priorities for industry, regulators and policymakers as the technologies approach widespread commercial use.
NAAMCE Endorses Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act on FAA Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft
NAAMCE, the Springfield, Ohio build-test-fly center, has endorsed the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to streamline FAA certification of eVTOL and other advanced air mobility aircraft.
Heart Aerospace Wins FAA CLEEN Phase IV Award to Develop ES-36 Hybrid-Electric Turbogenerator
Heart Aerospace won an FAA CLEEN Phase IV award for Project HYPER, a $5.8 million, 24-month effort to develop and test a turbogenerator for its 36-seat ES-36 hybrid-electric aircraft.
NATO Plans Over $40 Billion for Counter-Drone Capabilities as Europe Moves to Protect Airports and Critical Infrastructure
NATO will invest more than $40 billion in counter-drone capabilities over five years under its Drone Edge initiative, while the European Commission has introduced its own counter-drone action plan.
Bombardier Global 8000 Business Jet Rated Mach 0.94, Fastest Civilian Aircraft Since Concorde
Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet has a maximum top speed of Mach 0.94, the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, with an 8,000-nautical-mile range and an estimated price of around $78 million.
Elliott Aviation Completes 100th Garmin G5000 Retrofit on Centennial Jets Citation XLS
Elliott Aviation completed its 100th Garmin G5000 flight deck retrofit on October 12, 2026, installing the system in a Centennial Jets Citation XLS and claiming more G5000 retrofits than any other dealer worldwide.
Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff: Use AI for Pricing and Operations, Not for Post-Booking Customer Service
Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff argues businesses should apply AI to pricing and operations but never to replace human contact after a booking, citing the 48-hour JFK stranding of 143 people.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk, First Flown in 1955, Remains in Production With More Than 44,000 Delivered
Cessna's 172 Skyhawk, first flown in 1955 and still in production, is the most-produced light aircraft ever with more than 44,000 delivered, while asking prices for 1970s examples have reached $100,000.
Bird Strikes, Blade-Offs and Water Walls: How Commercial Jet Engines Are Certified in 2026
The FAA and EASA require commercial turbofans to pass Part 33 and CS-E ground tests, including bird ingestion up to 230 mph, fan blade-off, water-wall and ice-ball trials, and a 150-hour endurance run before certification.
FADEC: How a Full Authority Digital Engine Controller Runs a Modern Jet Engine
Full Authority Digital Engine Control systems run fuel flow, vane angles and bleed valves by computer, sampling engine sensors up to 70 times per second and enforcing limits a pilot cannot override.
Epic Aircraft Receives FAA Certification for Garmin Autoland on E1000 AX Turboprop
The FAA has certified Garmin Autoland for installation on Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX single-engine turboprop, following an approval process that started with its April 2025 Sun 'n Fun debut.
eVTOL Cash Burn Now the Key Variable Separating Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation
Joby Aviation ended the quarter with $2.3 billion in cash after raising $1.2 billion, while Archer Aviation posted a $263.2 million net loss with liquidity guided to cover only twelve months.
Misd Skyward Targets Urban Air Mobility with eVTOL Networks and AI Traffic Management
Misd Skyward is developing an integrated eVTOL and AI traffic-management system, with a pilot in an unspecified major Asian city showing five vertiports cut peak-hour cross-city commute times by up to 65%.
Japanese Suppliers in the Business Jet MRO Market: Strengths, Challenges and Outlook
A market research post published October 10, 2026 examines Japanese suppliers' position in the global business jet MRO sector, citing strengths in precision machining and quality control alongside cost and scale challenges.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport delays simultaneous runway departures to early next year
Kempegowda International Airport's simultaneous dual-runway departures, which would raise capacity from 60 to 90 air traffic movements per hour, now slip to early next year instead of September 2026.
Horizon Aircraft Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results, Targets Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Demonstrator Completion by Early 2027
Horizon Aircraft reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on October 9, 2026, with CEO Brandon Robinson targeting completion of the full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator around the end of the first quarter of calendar 2027.
Capua's Oreste Salomone Airport Completes 1,400-Metre Runway and Wins Approval for RAM Terminal Expansion
Capua's Oreste Salomone Airport has completed paving of its 1,400-metre runway and secured Services Conference approval for a broader enhancement project including a new RAM Terminal.
Privesa Launches AI Platform to Automate Charter Brokerage Workflows
Naples, Florida startup Privesa, founded by Logan Cassidy, launched in August an AI platform that automates 80-85% of charter brokerage back-office work and is now running its first proof of concept.
NBAA Backs House Bill Seeking $30 Billion for ATC Modernization
Rep. Tracey Mann introduced House legislation seeking an additional $30 billion for air traffic control modernization, backed by NBAA and the Modern Skies Coalition.