Content Archive: April 2026

Aircraft

TBM 980 Makes U.S. Debut, Daher Hiring for Florida Plant

French aircraft manufacturer is all about the U.S. at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
Daher TBM 980 makes U.S. debut in Lakeland, Florida
Avionics

Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro

New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology
Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch
Charter & Fractional

Florida Charter Broker Becomes Aircraft Operator

Company acquired its first aircraft along with a Part 135 certificate
IsraFly's first aircraft, a Hawker 800 XPi
Aircraft

Luxaviation Supports Beyond Aero’s Hydrogen Business Aircraft Plan

The aircraft management and charter group has not committed to ordering the BYA-1
 Beyond Aero
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Start-up ‘Bond’ Ups Bombardier Order to $5B

Bond is accelerating deliveries, converting options for 24 Global 8000s, and adding orders for four more
Global 8000 (Photo: Bombardier)
Aircraft

EASA Approves Seven-blade Propeller for Piper M700 Fury

FAA certification expected ‘in the near future’
EASA approved a 7-blade MT-Propeller STC for Piper's M700 Fury, offering improved takeoff, climb, and reduced noise, the company announced.
Charter & Fractional

TLC Jet Links with American for Loyalty Benefits

Partnership integrates American Airlines’ loyalty programs with charter use
TLC Jet has partnered with American Airlines for loyalty points and miles
Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027

With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.
Eve eVTOL prototype hovering in flight
Aircraft

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers
Elysian E9X rendering in flight