Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility to Meet Growing Demand
Cirrus (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) recently celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in manufacturing excellence, safety and quality as well as long-term growth. The multi-million-dollar expansion provides the additional production capacity needed to optimize manufacturing flow, increase efficiency, and support […]
Coulson Aviation Launches Tanker 138 Under U.S. Wildland Fire Service Contract
Coulson Aviation recently announced that Tanker 138, a Lockheed C-130H registered as N382CG, began a 60-day Exclusive Use contract last week with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The contract makes Tanker 138 the first Large Airtanker placed under contract by the newly established federal service. At 4,000 U.S. gallons, Tanker 138 carries the largest retardant […]
SkyDrive and Airtificial Partner to Manufacture Structural Parts for “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), one of the leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturers based in Japan, recently announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 a strategic partnership with Airtificial Aerospace & Defense, S.A.U. (“Airtificial”), a Spain-based leader in high-performance aero-structures and avionics. The two companies have signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement for the manufacturing and […]
SkyDrive eVTOL Demonstration Flight Simulates Scenic Tours above Seto Inland Sea
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft developer based in Japan, recently announced the completion of a demonstration flight of its “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The flight, held at the test site inside the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, western Japan, was designed to simulate a scenic touring flight over the Seto […]
Mobix Labs to Acquire Vision Aerial, Enter into Aerial Intelligence and Global Drone Market
Mobix Labs, Inc., on June 4th, announced that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vision Aerial, Inc., a Montana-based manufacturer of American-built drones trusted in national security, government, energy, public safety, and critical infrastructure operations. The acquisition expands Mobix Labs into a fast-growing global market and marks the latest step in its […]
How to Find a Quality Used Private Jet That Fits Your Budget
Buying a pre-owned aircraft can preserve capital, yet the lowest sticker price rarely signals the soundest choice. Airframe condition, engine status, cabin wear, and record quality shape long-term value far more than an opening number. Smart buyers begin with mission needs, then compare range, seating, runway performance, and support history. That order keeps emotion in […]
Life Flight Network Expands Fleet with Three New Bell 407GXis
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced an order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care […]
Astronics Debuts Qi2 Wireless Charging Module for Enhanced Modern Aircraft Cabins
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace and defense industries, recently announced the debut of its EmPower Qi21 Wireless Charging Module, a groundbreaking advancement in onboard charging and power technology designed to deliver efficient and reliable wireless charging for today’s passengers and crew. Engineered to support the latest Qi-enabled […]
A First-Time Seller’s Guide to Buying or Selling Aircraft
In Fort Lauderdale, aviation plays an important role in the region’s business and travel landscape. Known for its international visitors and nearby executive airports, the city attracts pilots, private aircraft owners, and aviation investors from across the country. Whether someone is purchasing their first plane or preparing to sell the one they have owned for […]
SkyDrive Collaborates with Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre
SkyDrive Inc., a leading eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), a government organization and affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport that oversees and manages the overall transportation system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi […]
