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AUGUST

SURVEY
2026 Corporate Aircraft Manufacturers Product Support

Jets: 1 Bombardier, 2 Embraer, 3 Dassault, 4 Gulfstream, 5 Textron. Turboprops: 1 Daher, 2 Pilatus, 3 Textron.

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CONNECTIVITY

The evolution of airborne Internet

Staying connected aloft is an essential expectation for modern aviation.

TRENDS

New and upcoming bizjets and turboprops

Market roundup covers launch dates, certifications, performance data, and innovations from major manufacturers.

SQUAWK IDENT

Squawk Ident

In view of FAA’s proposal to lift the 50-plus-year-old ban on supersonic flights over the continental US, what are your thoughts on the possibility of supersonic passenger aircraft in the …

VIEWPOINTS

Human factors in aviation

There is meaningful progress under way, and it deserves recognition.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Corporate pilot retention

Ranks are stabilizing in the current hiring environment.

SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS

EAA AirVenture 2026

This year’s America 250 theme featured military flight demos, vintage displays, and patriotic-liveried airliners at Boeing Plaza.

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JULY

OPERATOR PROFILE

Aerial Measuring System: National Nuclear Security Administration’s elite aviation unit

Specialized fleet of 3 King Airs and 2 Leonardo AW139s …

SURVEY

PRASE Winners 2026

Qualified Pro Pilot readers and operators rank the best in …

GROUND SERVICES

The changing landscape of the FBO business

Consolidation, private equity ownership, and the future of fixed base …

VIEWPOINTS

Airspace integration

ELSA Industry co-founder talks about airspace integration.

WEATHER BRIEF

El Niño is on its way

Predicted ramp-up of this well-known teleconnection could create headaches for …

SUBSTAINABILITY

The road to carbon-neutral aviation

Highlights are SAF, hydrogen power, and hybrid propulsion systems.

JUNE

SQUAWK IDENT

Squawk Ident

Pro Pilot readers discuss the current fuel crisis and how it affects their flight activities.

OPERATOR PROFILE

Premier Private Jets

Charter, FBO, and MRO provider serves the US east coast with a mixed fleet of 15 bizjets and 6 AOG …

FIXED-WING OPS

Single-pilot bizjets

This analysis covers performance, standard equipment, and real-world operational considerations.

COMPENSATION ANALYSIS

Salary Study 2026  

Pilot compensation grows around 3%, while flight departments strive to retain personnel by offering solid benefits packages.

AIRCRAFT CARE

System health management units

Monitoring systems can detect faults before actual failure, reducing maintenance costs and aircraft down time.

VERTICAL LIFT

Corporate and executive transport helicopters

Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, MD, Robinson, and Sikorsky offer luxury and performance.

MAY

SPECIAL MISSION

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

ISR aircraft are upgraded with open architecture, AI, and networking to operate in contested airspace.

AIRSPACE

Trajectory-based operations

Combining the foundational building blocks of SWIM, A-RNP, and time-based flow management.

OPERATOR PROFILE

Procter & Gamble

Cincinnati OH-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global powerhouse whose consumer products are household names in much of the …

WEATHER BRIEF

Thunderstorms

Understanding convection and the dangers it creates is key to managing risk.

VIEWPOINTS

Developing the leaders our industry needs

Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci talk about developing our industry leaders.

GROUND SERVICES

Popular European ports of entry

Europe’s elite FBOs offer seamless arrivals, luxurious amenities, and mission-critical support.

NEWS

TITAN Aviation Fuels continues growth across network, Customer solutions and team
DTA brings the JP1 to America, the personal hybrid eVTOL that flies for two full hours
Horizon Airways doubles down on fleet modernization with order for second Tecnam P2012 STOL
Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex sign MOU to advance urban air mobility regulatory framework in Thailand
5X5 Aviation Insurance exclusively partners with PlaneWX to reward safe pilots
Pentastar Aviation leads industry as first aviation company to deploy autonomous wingwalking robots
Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances
SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours
Universal Avionics expands InSight Flight Deck reach with Brazilian Certification
Wheels Up and Fraser Yachts partner to deliver seamless private jet to yacht luxury experiences
Bell’s first 505 for aerial policing work in Asia Pacific commences operations
Duncan Aviation customers pleased with Gogo’s Satellite-based Galileo system
Heritage reimagined: Duncan Aviation refurbishes Gulfstream G450 with legacy-inspired design, craftsmanship, and contemporary comfort
Tecnam accelerates in Latin America: First P2006T NG SPORT delivered to BA FLIGHT in Argentina
Mustang Aviation serves as the front door to South Dakota
NOEMI Aerospace expands into the Philippines with agreement for up to five electric seaplanes
West Star Aviation appoints Bryan Dunn as Director, Gulfstream Business Development
Granite Air Center joins the TITAN Aviation Fuels network
Third-Generation FBO Lane Aviation joins the Avfuel Network
Rotortrade celebrates 30 Super Puma transactions
Electra to Usher in the next era of aviation with advanced production facility in Springfield, Ohio
Pacific states aviation expands multi-engine fleet with new Tecnam P2006T MkII
Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight
North Shore Jet Center to launch new era of service at Waukegan National Airport
The Arriel 2K, the engine powering the Leonardo AW09 helicopter has received its EASA certification
Safran and Aura Aero are strengthening their strategic partnership for the development of the turbogenerators that will power the ERA hybrid electric regional aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter delivers new 480B to Safomar Aviation, strengthening longstanding African partnership
Airbus delivers first NH90 designed for special operations to France
Brazilian entrepreneur Cesar Augusto Olsen selects Daher Aircraft’s TBM 980 for business travel across Brazil
Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari as super-midsize category leading momentum continues
Rotortrade completes 30 Super Puma transactions
Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil, introducing this latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market
Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country’s growing TBM fleet
UK National Police Air Service orders two additional Airbus H135s
Adelaide Aviation chooses the Tecnam P-Mentor
Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines expand strategic partnership at Farnborough International Air Show
Gulfstream G500 and G600 Fleet surpasses 400 customer deliveries
Garmin unveils AXIS, a new generation of highly integrated flight displays
Two Aircraft designed and completed by Duncan Aviation earn Elite Wings Business Aviation Design Awards
Bombardier completes Global 8000 Environmental Product Declaration
The Helicopter Company signs LOI with Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 for a fleet of up to 60 new state-of-the-Art Jets
Bombardier Defense announces 10-Year Services Support Agreement with Swedish Armed Forces for Fleet Modernization Initiative
The Helicopter Company orders eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters
West Star Aviation names Jason Taylor Chief Information Officer
New World Aviation is set to expand its Gulfstream and BBA large cabin support to Europe in Q4 2026. 
West Star Aviation earns FAA STC for Gogo AVANCE LX5 with MB13 Antennas on the Embraer ERJ 170
Following approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, above is ready to start commercial operations, bringing a fresh approach to private aviation.
Bombardier Defense to provide the Global 6500 aircraft for a second special mission program in South Korea
DAS Aviation expands heat exchanger service for Cessna business jets with reliable two-weekturnaround
LifeFlight helps 100,000 patients as rescue demand grows across Queensland
Redbird announces next-gen flight Deck upgrades for training devices
Embraer launches the Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of the world’s best‑selling Light Jet, featuring new safety technologies and Avionics enhancing performance
Tecnam announces plans for an independent spin-off company, Altair, to launch a regional airline operating the P2012 Traveller to support Italy’s new short-haul network.
ELIXIR Aircraft raises €45 million to accelerate its growth and launches the Equinox program
Rotortrade enhances support capabilities in East Africa through cooperation with HELINT
PrivatPort Expands Global FBO Network and Establishes 24/7 Operations Control Centre in Dubai
Clearing the skies: Gulfstream demonstrates emissions reductions with SAF at 50,000 feet
46 colors, one bold vision: Duncan Aviation unveils its most intricate paint scheme yet
Daher Aircraft steps up its support and logistics capabilities with an expanded new facility in western France
Bombardier to showcase world-leading defense solutions at Farnborough International Airshow and present first-ever Global 8000 aircraft aerial display
Kasi Healthcare signs for two Airbus H135 helicopters to advance air medical capabilities in Nigeria
Modern Aviation celebrates ribbon cutting of New Hangar Facility and Renovated FBO Terminal at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, NY
G800 marks Gulfstream’s 800th speed record, sets farthest fastest flight in business aviation history
Airbus and Armenia sign for six H145 helicopters
High-speed internet now available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet
Duncan Aviation approved by Klatt Works, Inc. as an Authorized Sales and Installation Center for the Smoke Assured Vision Enhanced Display
Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus H145M helicopter
Airtask Group introduces the modern Tecnam P2012 Traveller to elevate regional lifeline services
Bombardier and Rolls-Royce elevate aircraft health monitoring for new and in-service Global 5500 and 6500 Aircraft, upgrade now available across Bombardier’s service centre network
Gogo announces new STC for Galileo HDX on the Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER
Embraer’s Praetor 500E achieves triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA
Aviation community unites to deliver Humanitarian Aid through airlift mission
Daher: industrial partner of Dassault Aviation on the Rafale program
Gill Aviation prepares for Surge due to Global Soccer tournament traffic at Houston’s Hooks Airport
ROTORTRADE completes BELL 429 transaction supporting EMS operations in the USA
Air bp marks 100 years of aviation refuelling
Modern Aviation breaks ground on hangar complex at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, TX
Jet Aviation signs lease for new FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan airport
Special Olympics Airlift takes flight nationwide; Dove 1 arrives at St. Paul Downtown Airport
AfBAA launches first phase of groundbreaking research to improve understanding of business aviation in Africa.
NASA’s X-59 aircraft flies supersonic for first time
Safran, MTU and Avio Aero welcome EU support for SHARP project focusing on technologies for next-gen helicopter engines
Avflight, city of Detroit celebrate new FBO Facility at Detroit City Airport
Airbus delivers first H135 for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program
Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 in Africa to Nigeria-based BUA Group
Bombardier Defense expands collaboration with Aero-Dienst/ADAC with a second Challenger 650 Aircraft for Medevac
Four Corners Aviation delivers all-in access to Biz Jets in its fifth year
Gogo announces new STC approved to install Gogo Galileo connectivity on Dassault Falcon 7X/8X
Gulfstream announces new on-site Customer Support in Singapore to strengthen Asia-Pacific Service Network
West Star Aviation Satellite Network announces fifth location in Addison, TX and plans grand opening at Addison Airport
The Future of Safe Regional Air Travel in the Torres Strait Has Arrived: Horizon Airways Introduces Australia’s First Tecnam P2012 STOL
HondaJet APMG S upgrade package now certified in Mexico
Airshare to equip fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with Gogo Galileo connectivity
Electra completes first urban flight of Hybrid-Electric Ultra S
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