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Textron celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 rollout as Gen3 era approaches Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 - a CJ4 Gen2 - marking over a decade of strong demand for the popular single-pilot business jet. The milestone comes ahead of the upcoming CJ4 Gen3, which is expected to receive FAA certification this year.
Next generation light jet programme advances with Citation M2 Gen3 first flight Textron Aviation reached a major development milestone in its next-generation light jet portfolio as the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft will now enter an expanded phase of flight testing as the company works toward FAA certification and a planned entry into service in 2027.
Cessna SkyCourier demand drives expansion of Textron Aviation flight test operations Textron Aviation has announced the completed expansion of its flight test hangar on the company’s East Wichita Campus, increasing capacity to support growing global demand for the Cessna SkyCourier and continued development activity across its turboprop portfolio.
Bombardier to supply three Global 6500s for Australian Border Force maritime surveillance Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force, operated by Metrea - the originator and leading provider of effects-as-a-service to national security partners.
Berjaya Air takes delivery of world's first ATR Highline The world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring the ATR HighLine “All-Business Class” configuration touched down in Kuala Lumpur, marking a major milestone for regional aviation.
Cessna SkyCourier to support expanded inter-island service for AIR Marshall Islands The Cessna SkyCourier has reached a new milestone with the recent delivery of the first aircraft into the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
One platform, multiple missions: NOEMI expands beyond passenger travel with new aircraft platform approach NOEMI Aerospace, developers of fully electric amphibious aircraft designed for regional transportation, has unveiled a broader platform strategy that expands the company’s vision beyond its initial passenger aircraft programme. While the company remains firmly committed to its core mission, NOEMI now sees significant long-term opportunities in adapting the same aircraft platform for additional mission profiles, propulsion configurations and dual use.
Cessna Caravans to support USDA mission to safeguard US crops The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has placed an order with Textron Aviation for three Cessna Caravan aircraft to support its sterile insect release program protecting citrus crops along the Rio Grande River in southern Texas
NextGen Praetor 600E earns triple certification: ANAC, FAA, and EASA Embraer's Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency).
Textron secures three-jet order from SD Aviation, with options for three more Citation light jets in Europe and North Africa Textron Aviation recently entered into an agreement with SD Aviation for two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 business jets and a Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 business jet with options for three additional light jets.
Norway advances as an international test hub with Bristow Group and Electra Bristow Group Inc., Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority have announced the launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero and low emission aviation.
Textron secures nine-jet order from LUMINAIR for Cessna Citation Latitude fleet expansion across Europe Textron Aviation announced at AERO Friedrichshafen that it has entered into a purchase agreement with LUMINAIR, a private jet operator in Europe, to operate nine Cessna Citation Latitude business jets.
Daher's TBM 980 makes its European show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen Daher Aircraft highlighted its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event.
AURA AERO accelerates growth with Series B completion, firm orders, and new industrial sites in France and the US AURA AERO is entering a new phase. Thanks to a new 50m EUR funding round, grants secured in France and Europe, and financial support from the State of Florida for its US plant, the company has now brought its total funding to 340m EUR.
Vista takes possession of its first Global 8000 Bombardier has celebrated fleet operator Vista taking possession of its first Global 8000 aircraft at the company’s London Biggin Hill Service Centre. This introduction marks the beginning of upgrades to Vista’s current Global 7500 aircraft, with two per month planned - leading to the full fleet of 18 being operational as Global 8000 jets by year end and in turn marking the largest subscription fleet available of this revolutionary jet.
Beyond Aero and Luxaviation partner to prepare hydrogen-electric business aviation ops Beyond Aero, manufacturer of the hydrogen-electric BYA-I light jet, and leading European business aviation operator Luxaviation, have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to prepare the operational introduction of hydrogen-electric aircraft into business aviation, starting at Le Bourget.
Pilatus strengthens European presence with acquisition of Germany's Air Alliance Pilatus has announced its acquisition of Air Alliance GmbH, recognized for its expertise in the sale of Pilatus aircraft, maintenance services and flight training.
Textron honours five 2026 Top Hawk awardees as workforce program enters second decade Textron Aviation has announced Brazos Valley Flight Services, Executive Air Taxi Corporation, Fairmont State University, Sterling Flight Training and Victors Aviation as its 2026 Top Hawk program recipients, continuing a legacy that has placed 55 factory-new Cessna Skyhawks in training environments since the program launched in 2015.
Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 to NetJets Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of the first Global 8000 aircraft to fleet launch customer NetJets. With this most recent addition, NetJets plans to build a 24-strong fleet of Global 8000 aircraft and will be working with Bombardier to upgrade its entire in-service Global 7500 fleet to Global 8000 jets.
Gulfstream delivers 200th G600 Gulfstream has announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer.
Dassault Aviation unveils the Falcon 10X In a dramatic unveiling before more than 400 customers, partners and aviation leaders gathered in a new production hall in Bordeaux-Mérignac, Dassault Aviation has rolled out the Falcon 10X - its most ambitious business jet ever.
National Research Council of Canada acquires Global 6500 for critical research and development activities A Bombardier Global 6500 has been acquired by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to support advanced research and development activities for the defence and dual-use sectors. The aircraft will join the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre fleet as a next-generation, high-performance research platform, enabling Canadian innovation partners to demonstrate cutting-edge technologies to support the Department of National Defence needs across a broad range of applications.
Electra named as inaugural participant in DoT's Advanced Air Mobility Program The US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration's inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside state partners.
FAA certifies HondaJet Elite II as first production twin-engine VLJ with Emergency Autoland Honda Aircraft Company's HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified to equip Emergency Autoland (EAL), following certification of the system by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Electra strengthens IP position with new patents for hybrid-electric Ultra-Short takeoff aircraft Electra.aero, Inc. has been granted a series of US patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins.
Cirrus unveils new G3 Vision Jet Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the next evolution of its jet product line with the new Generation 3 (G3) Vision Jet.
Global 8000 receives EASA certification Bombardier's Global 8000, the world’s fastest civilian aircraft, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
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