Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. FAA certification. The FAA certification marks the latest in a series of achievements over the past year that continue to illustrate the exceptional pedigree of this industry-defining ultra-long-range business aircraft – the fastest and most luxurious business jet in the skies. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification on...
Leonardo is growing its support to airport operations in USA with two major contracts for baggage handling system solutions recently signed for the Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and the Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) for the combined contract value of more than 120 million USD. Through these programmes, Leonardo will modernize and streamline baggage operations without interruptin...
Honda Aircraft Company announced the HondaJet APMG S, a new performance upgrade package for owners and operators of HondaJet Classic and HondaJet Advanced Performance Modification Group aircraft. The APMG S package brings the spirit of continuous improvement to early production HondaJets, providing owners the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with technical innovations introduced on...
Desert Jet expands into Colorado with the management and operation of two brand-new, state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN) in Hayden, serving the renowned ski destination of Steamboat Springs and the greater Yampa Valley region. The two 28,800 square-foot heated hangars were developed by Wiens Real Estate Ventures and HDN Hangar Investment Group, which contract...
Natilus has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus's newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in Mumbai an...
Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public U.S. air show appearance in 2026 when they arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention, July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Flying Bulls, based in Salzburg, Austria, made th...
Electra submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type certification of its nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. Part 23 establishes the FAA’s airworthiness standards for airplanes with 19 passengers or fewer and is the regulatory pathway for certifying small aircraft for commercial passenger and cargo operations. The filing marks a...
Archer Aviation completed the first phase of its Hawthorne Airport transactions that includes the acquisition of the master lease from the City of Hawthorne and the associated subleases, giving it control of the real estate that makes up the airport. In early November, Archer signed a series of definitive agreements to acquire control of this one-of-a-kind Los Angeles aviation asset.
Arche...
Million Air Austin (KAUS) and Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF—which went into service on November 20, 2025—provides a meaningful solution for operators seeking to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from flight operations. This marks the...
Tecnam delivered four P92 Echo MkII aircraft to Pilot Training Center, a premier FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school based in the United States. This fleet expansion marks a significant milestone in Pilot Training Center’s commitment to providing students with the most advanced, safe, and sustainable training platforms available.
Kamal Patel, Chief Flight Instructor at Pilot T...
Gulfstream G300 has made its first flight, demonstrating significant program maturity and officially launching its rigorous flight test program. Introduced on Sept. 30 in Savannah as the latest addition to Gulfstream’s visionary fleet, the G300 represents a new standard in its segment and is poised to redefine the super-midsize category. The first G300 took off from Ben Gurion International...
Archer Aviation revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 - 20 minute electric flights, bypassing ground-based tr...
