Aviation News & Trends

Action comes after a review found widespread noncompliance and safety issues. (09/27/2026) The FAA is banning single-pilot operations on eight models of Cessna Citation jets, from the first 500 series through to the Encore+, citing compliance and safety issues. The agency said in a policy notice (copied below) it did an investigation into 14 training…

Use AI cautiously and assess its output. (09/14/2026) I am having fun using artificial intelligence (AI) in my professional and personal life, watching it comb the Internet, dig up data, and synthesize it for me. Having used AI in actual aircraft deals and disputes, I find it a little scary how much it can accomplish…

Image credit: AXIS (08/13/2026) Business aviation operators are increasingly looking beyond the full-flight simulator as new technologies and evolving regulations open the door to more flexible approaches to pilot training.Christian Theuermann, Director of AX Aero Group and Executive Board Member of AXIS Flight Simulation, says customer demand is shifting towards a wider range of training…

The updated light jet adds automated emergency landing, new flight controls and increased payload capacity. 07/14/2026 The Phenom 300EV will include Garmin Emergency Autoland, which can activate automatically or manually following pilot incapacitation and complete an automated landing. Embraer said the Phenom 300EV will be the largest business jet equipped with the system. The aircraft will…

French manufacturer is targeting type certification for ultra-long-range model in 2027. (06/19/2026) Dassault Aviation made the first flight with its Falcon 10X on Friday, kicking off a test campaign it hopes will lead to type certification in 2027. The ultra-long-range business jet took off from runway 23 at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (LFBD) at 11.10 a.m., landing…

US airframer targets 2027 certification and service entry for updated light jet. (06/04/2026) Textron Aviation has performed the first flight of its Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 as it works towards securing US certification and service entry for the light business jet in 2027. Flown by test pilot Andrew Thorson and taking off from the company’s…

The Global 8000, which holds a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles, will be available for tours at the show. (05/07/2026) Bombardier will make the Global 8000’s South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show in Sao Paulo, Brazil from May 21 to 23, with the Global 6500 and…

Daher TBM 980 makes its U.S. debut at Sun ’n Fun, as the company expands its Florida operations. (04/18/2026) Daher showcased its new TBM 980 at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, marking the aircraft’s U.S. debut. The TBM 980, the latest evolution of Daher’s high-performance single-engine turboprop family, introduces notable upgrades in both avionics and cabin comfort.…