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Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges

SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Report Finds Big Differences in SMS, Large Bizjet Markets

New report believes clean-sheet bizjets may fall into super-midsize or large categories

Aircraft

6 hours ago

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

7 hours ago

WingX: August Bizjet Activity in Record Territory

Nearly 328,000 flights were tops for the month since company began keeping score

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

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In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

7 hours ago

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Interview with Steve Varsano: Buying Your First Private Jet

If you fly often enough, it could make financial sense to purchase your own aircraft.

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions

Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

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Italy’s Finance Police Orders Another Piaggio P.180 Avanti

The Guardia di Finanza now has a third Avanti aircraft on order

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans

New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft

Engines

September 4, 2025

Aero Ventures Launches Zillow-like Platform for Used Bizjets

Digital marketplace seeks to change the way jets are valued, bought, and sold

Aircraft

September 3, 2025

Gulfstream Reaches 100th Starlink Installation

100th installation was aboard a G650ER

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

India Approves ExecuJet MRO Services To Support Falcon 6X

Dassault is set to deliver the first 6X to an operator in India

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

Wheels Up Introduces Signature Membership Program

New prepaid charter plan covers Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 jets

Charter & Fractional

September 3, 2025

FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL

Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2025

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Daher Climate Policy Aims at Paris Goals

Company targets emissions, SAF, supplier engagement

Fuel

September 2, 2025

AINsight: Economics of Upgrading to Your Own Bizjet

When private flying tops 100 hours annually, it might be time to to look at whole aircraft ownership

Aircraft

August 29, 2025

VIP Completions Delivers G550 Refurbishment in 8 Weeks

VIP Completions collaborated with Ukrainian architecture firm Yodezeen

Maintenance and Modifications

August 28, 2025

Embraer Reaches Milestone 2,000th Bizjet Delivery

OEM began private jet shipments in 2002

Aircraft

August 28, 2025

Chinese City Hefei Backs EHang’s Plans for VT30 eVTOL Aircraft

City officials have pledged up to around $210 million in investments and orders

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 28, 2025

Hyundai Seeks New Leadership for eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal

Jaiwon Shin is stepping down as Supernal’s CEO and head of Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division

Aircraft

August 28, 2025

Gulfstream Delivers First Ultra-long-range G800

The delivery comes four months after FAA and EASA certification

Aircraft

August 27, 2025

U.S. Air Force Buys Autonomous Freighter from Reliable Robotics

Fully automated Cessna 208B Grand Caravan will be deployed overseas

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 26, 2025