Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference 

As leading business aviation companies converge on Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen show, their leaders told AIN how the sector is innovating to remain relevant.

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Dealerships with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions of Aura Aero’s hybrid-electric ERA regional airliner.

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family 

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort

Kawasaki is developing piston aircraft engines aimed at 2030 certification, with plans for hydrogen and e-fuel compatibility.

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

Luxaviation is extending its use of TrustFlight's Centrik quality and safety management platform to its network of 140 FBOs worldwide.

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

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Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

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Principals in motorcycle engine design make sense for aviation.

Kawasaki’s Clean-sheet Aero Engine Design Draws on Motorcycle Engineering Expertise

The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

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Affordable tech aims to reduce midair collision risks

EASA Advances Airborne Collision Prevention for GA

Charles Alcock

Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

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

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Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Collaboration, hydrogen fuel potential drives Kawasaki engine effort

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

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With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Kawasaki’s Clean-sheet Aero Engine Design Draws on Motorcycle Engineering Expertise

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

EASA Advances Airborne Collision Prevention for GA

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

Kawasaki Targets 2030 for Piston Engine Certification

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

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