The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters is sending its AW169 twin-engine helicopter on a tour of Emirati rotorcraft operators.
Dubai Airshow

By Guy Norris
A new fleet of 90 Piper Archer TX piston singles will form the backbone of plans by U.S.-based AeroGuard Flight Training to double its fleet.
Dubai Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Startup Samson Sky has conducted the first flight of the Switchblade, a true roadable aircraft planned to be initially offered as a kit for amateur assembly.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
With long-awaited certification of the ultra-long-range G700 seemingly imminent, Gulfstream is using Dubai Airshow as the jumping-off point for a six-week tour.
Dubai Airshow

By Tony Osborne
UAE defense conglomerate Edge Group has taken a 50% stake in Polish light jet developer Flaris.
Dubai Airshow

By Ben Goldstein
Vertical Aerospace says production of its second full-scale VX4 demonstrator has begun.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Lilium has signed up a supplier of silicon-anode battery cells for its Lilium Jet electric air taxi.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
German startup Odonata has revealed plans to develop a hydrogen-powered long-range hybrid electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is pointing to its runway safety “technology sprint” as a key near-term step to help reduce airport risks amid a sharp rise in incursions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
An industry team has been awarded the next phase of a project to develop a concept of operations for advanced air mobility for the Japan Civil Aviation Burea..
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Archer Aviation says it now plans to begin final assembly of its first type-conforming Midnight eVTOL vehicle early next year.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines operating in France will have to cancel thousands of flights early in 2024 because of a planned major modernization of the country’s ATC system.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Seven business aircraft manufacturer are exhibiting their products at this year's Dubai Airshow, underlining the event's status as the show of choice for OEMs.
Dubai Airshow

By Ben Goldstein
VPorts initiated the certification process for its vertiport at the integrator center with the Gulf Civil Aviation Administration (GCAA) in June.
Dubai Airshow

By Sean Broderick
Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Angus Batey
Weston Aviation has announced a new partnership with Brighton City Airport.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Rotor Technologies has completed a flight test campaign with a pair of Robinson R22 light helicopters converted to autonomous flight control.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Mind Yourself app is an example of a new technology with the aim of overcoming barriers to seeking help for mental health concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin
Bombardier kicked off the 2023 Safety Standdown event, called “Integrity in Safety,” by hosting more than 400 aviation professionals from across the industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup Skyryse has conducted the first fully automated autorotation emergency landing in a helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Wheels Up recorded revenue of $320.1 million for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, down $100 million from a year ago.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Archer Aviation and InterGlobe have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch eVTOL aircraft service in India in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lee Ann Shay
Flying fast without private market money enables Flexjet to continue its expansion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility said it is on track to complete its first full-scale prototype by year’s end.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Molly McMillin
Ornge, a provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services in Ontario, Canada, has placed an order for 12 Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation