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Regent Plans Military Variants for Viceroy Electric Seaglider

Options will include autonomous and hybrid-electric configurations

Regent Defense Viceroy Seagliders

Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future

These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.

Zeppelin NT airship in flight

AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis

Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio

AIN Media Group and Leeham News and Analysis

Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita

Effort involved decades of negotiations and restoration but Wichita's deep labor pool came through

B-29 DOC in flight

Videos

Pilatus Upgrades PC-24 Utility Jet To Increase Payload and Cabin Interior Options

Now carry even more cargo in this unique aircraft.

November 8, 2023

Pilatus PC-24 jet in flight over mountains

Embraer’s Phenom 100EX Light Jet Improves Cabin and Adds Safety Features

The Brazilian airframer says this is the most efficient twin-engine jet on the market.

November 1, 2023

Embraer Phenom 100EV in flight with mountain in background

Honda’s New Larger Business Jet Will be Called the HondaJet Echelon

It will offer a range of 2,625 nm and allow transcontinental travel.

October 30, 2023

Rendering of HondaJet Echelon Aircraft

Textron Aviation’s CJ3 Gen2, Not Just an Upgrade but a Reinvention of a Popular Jet

The updates bring the aircraft up to modern standards.

October 26, 2023

Rendering of Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 in flight

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Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models

Charter & Fractional

Falcon Luxe's Gulfstream G450 aircraft

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year

Aura Aero Integral R

Hybrid Air Vehicles Targets U.S. Market for Airlander 10 Airship

HAV USA will be led by John Schumacher

Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10

Horizon and ZeroAvia Pursue Hydrogen-powered Cavorite VTOL Aircraft

Partners aim to integrate ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain

Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft rendering

Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300

Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in flight testing

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft

Bombardier Marks Progress on Sustainability Goals

GHG emissions are down by 23% over 2019, and employee engagement exceeded target

Sustainability and Environment

Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery

NBAA Schedules 2026 Regional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains

2024 Miami regional forum

NBAA Schedules 2026nRegional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 Events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains

Otto Selects Mecaer Landing Gear and Flight Controls

Aircraft won’t have fly-by-wire flight controls or cabin windows

Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500 business jet

EASA Issues Innovative Air Mobility Rules Covering eVTOL Aircraft

New means of compliance intended to support operations of new aircraft in Europe

Regulations and Government

Volocopter eVTOL aircraft

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hydrogen-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FlightAware ADS-B tracking data for Joby’s N30FR aircraft

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hybrid-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FlightAware ADS-B tracking data for Joby’s N30FR aircraft

Global 7500 Sets 135th City-pair Speed Record

Bombardier jet holds the most speed records of any business aircraft

Bombardier

Dassault Selects Honeywell Aspire 350 Satcom for Falcons

Certifications are complete for Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault 6x

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