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

Aero Friedrichshafen

News from Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Startups are finding new ways to reintroduce regional air transport.

New Aircraft and Flight Booking Technology Could Reinvent Regional Air Services

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.

Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is the first manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft.

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Is a Trailblazer for Electric Aviation

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.

Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

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

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.

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

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Principles 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

Amy Wilder

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

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.