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Wisk Aero; Eve Make First Flights Of Full-Sized Prototypes
The eVTOL market is still buzzing with activity. We know both Wisk Aero and Eve within the Advanced Air Mobility space for a long time now but the two companies are pushing ahead with their full-sized demonstrators in flight testing. Wisk Aero with their Gen 6 full-scale 4-seat demonstrator has made its first flight recently...
2026 EBACE Changes
The European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) will take off in 2026 once again but with some changes made to the international show. Firstly, the dates of the show have been changed and instead of being in late May, they are now going to be in early June...
Older HondaJets Can Now Be Upgraded
Operators and owners of 'classic' or older and original HondaJets can now upgrade those aircraft to have some of the features that are standard on the HondaJet Elite S model. This is because Honda Aircraft company is offering the APMG S Upgrades. Before the company offered APMG upgrades which is the Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) configuration however, further features through the 'S' variant of the APMG can now be had to bring the older HondaJets more in-line with the latest model...
Falcon 10X By Dassault Appears To Be Nearing Flight Testing Status
Dassault Falcon has been relatively tight-lipped regarding the progress of the development of their largest and newest executive jet, the Falcon 10X. Not only will it be their largest aircraft but most-technologically advanced and alot is riding on smooth testing towards entry into service. This aircraft will help bring the gap closer for Dassault in terms of competing a bit better with the likes of Bombardier and Gulfstream with their ultra-long-range and large-cabin offerings...
Early 2029 Bristow's Start Of eVTOL Operations
Helicopter and transport specialist Bristow has identified that it will commence Air Taxi operations in the UK in early 2029. This is because the company has ordered the eVTOL offering from Vertical Aerospace, the newly unveiled redesigned Valo eVTOL...
Hybrid-Electric Evio 810 Enters The Market
Another hybrid-electric contender has entered the race. The start-up is called Evio and they are planning to bring the Evio 810 regional hybrid-electric airliner to market by the 2030s. It should be noted that this a a Boeing-backed venture and is a clean-sheet design showcasing a four-prop engine setup. The company has been in existence since 2019 but the final design for the Evio 810 has recently been released to the public...
New 'VALO' Unveiled By Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is among the top contenders in the eVTOL space in the Western hemisphere and they have been busy developing their eVTOL which has been known as the VX4. However, The company recently revealed a brand new looking eVTOL called the 'VALO' -the successor to the VX4-. The VALO is essentially the result of feedback from future operators and airlines plus the real world data garnered from the VX4 program so far...New AE200 eVTOL From Aerofugia
The Aerofugia AE200 eVTOL is one aircraft that is currently under development that does not get alot of media attention. This eVTOL is coming from the Chinese landscape and Aerofugia is actually a subsidiary of Geely. A Hong Kong based company - Sino Jet- has been believing in this fledgling eVTOL enterprise and making significant orders for the aircraft...
First Flight For the Gulfstream G300
The first flight of the new Gulfstream G300 has been made. The recently-announced G300 is essentially the replacement of the G280 as this was announced back in September of 2025. On December 5th, the first test article took off from the Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel around 8:05 in the morning. For those who may not be familiar with this arrangement, the midsize Gulfstream jets typically have been made in Israel at IAI under license for Gulfstream. This was the arrangement for the G280 and will continue for the G300...
Opening Day of the 2025 Dubai Airshow
Dubai Airshow for 2025 is now underway having commenced on the Monday, 17th of November at the Dubai World Central (DWC). The show will continue through to the 21st of the month. The show opened to thrilling air displays with a UAE formation flypast then a demonstration by Fursan Al Emarat...
HondaJet Flies On 100% SAF
In October, Honda Aircraft Company announced that it flew one of its HondaJets on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This made it the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend. A production-model HondaJet was fueled with a mix of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA-SPK) and Hydrodeoxygenated Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene (HDO-SAK) fuels and flew over the Greensboro area before successfully landing at the company’s world headquarters at Piedmont Triad International Airport...
Archer Concludes Midnight eVTOL Testing In Desert-Specific Conditions
The Archer Midnight recently concluded a full battery of flight and operational tests in the United Arab Emirates. The tests reportedly went well and solidifies the operational readiness of the Archer Midnight in UAE-specific dessert climate. The tests were not only for Archer but it was a collaboration between several UAE/Abu Dhabi entities. Integrated Transport Center (ITC), Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), local regulator General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) were responsible for permitting the tests under their rules. Archer's own 'Launch Edition' program was also in full effect...
Latest On Zuri's hybrid VTOL Endeavours
The last article JF published on news relating to the Zuri Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) endeavours was in 2022. It is towards the end of 2025 and after 3 years it is time to revisit this start-up and note any progress with the program. Zuri is one of the lesser-known names in the AAM space currently trying to develop a craft to bring to market...
PC-12 PRO Now Flying In United States
Pilatus Aircraft's latest iteration of the PC-12, the PC-12 PRO has commenced service in the United States with the delivery of the first unit of the type to owners Ravi and Pheroza Arcot. They received their PC-12 PRO at Pilatus’ North American headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado on the 4th of November. This is a landmark occasion as Pilatus were forced to suspend deliveries of aircraft to the United States after hostile tariff environments in August...
FAA-Conforming Flights Set To Commence
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-conforming flights are set to commence for Joby Aviation as the company has powered up the first articles to perform FAA Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flights. “TIA is widely understood to mark the final stage of the type certification process”, Joby said in a letter to shareholders recently...
Federal Aviation Administration Certifies Citation Ascend
The United States regulatory and safety body the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the necessary approvals for the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend model. The aircraft is really the latest iteration of the Excel/XLS base model that has been so popular in the midsize market. The Citation Ascend was first announced at the 2023 edition of the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE)...
Transport Canada Gives Green Light For Bombardier Global 8000
The latest stablemate in the large cabin, ultra-long range category for Bombardier, the Global 8000, has successfully secured regulatory approval from Transport Canada. This puts the newest jet on track for service entry before the end of the year. Bombardier's last large cabin and long range executive jet was the Global 7500 and the 8000 is essentially the latest iteration of that with a focus clearly square on their closest competition; Gulfstream and their G700 and 800 models...
Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes In South Florida
An uncrewed Air One eVTOL prototype aircraft crashed in the United States in South Florida on October 23, 2025. Specifically, the aircraft crashed in Indiantown, Florida, approximately 40 miles northwest of West Palm Beach. The aircraft was known to be registered N514AX and was a full-scale demonstrator. Air, the company developing the aircraft, had received experimental airworthiness certificate for the said aircraft...
First Test Flight Notched For NASA X-59
The first test flight of the NASA X-59 Quesst supersonic demonstrator aircraft has been made. The first flight happened on the 28th of October, 2025. The aircraft departed Palmdale Regional Airport and flew a horse-race track type pattern for just under an hour before landing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...
BETA CX300 Commences Testing With Air New Zealand
The BETA Technologies CX300 is now being tested with a commercial airline. One example has been sent to Air New Zealand for trials and testing with the airline to be used around different airports in the country. Keep in mind that this airline is genuinely interested in this aircraft as it has committed to an order of up to 23 units of the fixed-wing model, CX300...
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