A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel 

Safety guidance anticipated from EASA and Eurocontrol could provide a face-saving way for the European Commission to compromise on anti-tankering rules.

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules 

The Air Charter Association has highlighted concerns that some “club membership” offerings are masking illegal flight activity as the market faces rising costs.

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency 

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency.

Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free

Aero Friedrichshafen

News from Europe and Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

European Spotlight with Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Amy Wilder

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

South London King Air crash was only fatal commercial air transport accident

UK Air Accident Investigators Warn of EV Battery Risks

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The VoloXPro will come to the market at a relatively low price compared to other eVTOL aircraft.

Volocopter Reveals VoloXPro eVTOL for the Light-sport Aircraft Market

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.

Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft

Charles Alcock

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Companies working with SAF and hydrogen propulsion see tipping point opportunity

Fuel Crisis Raises the Stakes in Chase for Alternatives

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Company commits approximately £15 million to the project

Leonardo Opens 10th UK Location at Elstree Aerodrome

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Hamburg-based operator could add up to 16 Longitudes to its fleet

Platoon Orders Citation Longitudes for Jet Charter Fleet

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Royal Air Force aircraft flew close to the Russian border on flight from Estonia

GPS Signals Jammed on Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX Flight

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Trade group said airport access and decarbonization rules discriminate against the industry 

EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy

Novel approach could transform prepreg scraps into new aircraft components

Swiss OEM Pilatus Studies Composite Scrap Recycling

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.