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

Charles Alcock

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Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification 

Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer

Amy Wilder

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Düsseldorf facility is the company‘s second largest parts distribution center

Textron Aviation’s EUDC Reaches 10-year Milestone

Charlotte Bailey

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Company’s next model will likely be hybrid-electric and based off of the TBM 960 or Kodiak 100/900

Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027

Uncertainty is keeping potential buyers and investors on the sidelines

Daher Aircraft Navigates Trump’s Tariffs

App has a cleaner and more streamlined user interface

Cirrus Aircraft Revamps IQ App, Adds Pro Subscription

Added features include PlaneSync and LED exterior lighting

Daher Upgrades Kodiaks, Sees Higher Deliveries for 2025

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Reporting system for new European Union requirements begins on March 1

EU’s Fuel Tankering Rules Are Tough for Bizav Operators

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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

All Aero Friedrichshafen news

Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer

Textron Aviation’s EUDC Reaches 10-year Milestone

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027

Daher Aircraft Navigates Trump’s Tariffs

Cirrus Aircraft Revamps IQ App, Adds Pro Subscription

Daher Upgrades Kodiaks, Sees Higher Deliveries for 2025

EU’s Fuel Tankering Rules Are Tough for Bizav Operators

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

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