NBAA-BACE 2026 lands in Las Vegas from October 20 to 22, with exhibits and education sessions at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall and roughly 80 business aircraft on static display at Henderson Executive Airport. It is the single biggest gathering on the business aviation calendar, and this year’s event is shaping up to […]

Bombardier announced on September 1, 2026 that it will acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA) in Mississauga, Ontario, bringing an existing wing-production supplier in-house. The Bombardier MHI Canada Aerospace acquisition adds a manufacturing facility and roughly 750 employees to Bombardier’s payroll, and it marks a real step toward vertical integration for a […]

On July 14, 2026, Embraer officially launched the Phenom 300EV, the third generation of the world’s best-selling light business jet. The “EV” stands for Evolution, and the update lives up to the name. Rather than a cosmetic refresh, Embraer used this update to push safety technology, range, and cabin comfort further than any Phenom 300 […]

On July 8, 2026, SpaceX updated its Starlink Business Aviation support page with new pricing for the connectivity plans used on private and business jets. The headline number: the top-tier unlimited plan is doubling from $10,000 to $20,000 per month. For owners and operators weighing satellite connectivity options, here is what actually changed, what SpaceX […]

The private aviation industry has spent decades making incremental improvements — better avionics, quieter cabins, longer range, more efficient engines. Otto Aerospace is attempting something different: a ground-up rethink of what a business jet should look like and how it should move through the air. The result is the Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500. Where It […]

The Piaggio P.180 Avanti has always occupied a strange and singular place in business aviation. It is unmistakably odd-looking — pusher propellers, a canard up front, a fuselage shaped like nothing else flying — and genuinely exceptional in the ways that matter. It is one of the fastest turboprops ever built, returns fuel burn numbers […]

Sustainable aviation fuel has moved from a niche talking point to a mainstream conversation — private jet sustainability is now a real consideration for buyers, operators, and corporate flight departments alike. If you’re buying, operating, or planning to sell an aircraft in the next several years, it’s worth understanding what SAF actually is, where it […]

For those navigating the complexities of business aircraft sales, the conversation has moved beyond mere speed and range. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming private aviation, promising a new era of efficiency, enhanced safety, and predictive insights that were once the stuff of science fiction. For both current owners and those seeking their next aircraft acquisition, understanding […]

The private aviation market is often viewed as a world apart, a luxury sphere inhabited by the ultra-wealthy and the world’s most powerful corporations. However, the reality is that the business aviation sector, including the realm of business jet sales and the intricate work of aircraft brokers, is a highly sensitive economic indicator. Its performance […]

For those engaged in business aircraft sales, the conversation has traditionally focused on performance, cabin luxury, and maintenance pedigree. Today, however, an equally critical factor has emerged: cybersecurity. As a corporate plane becomes more connected and digital, it presents a larger and more attractive target for cyber threats. From sensitive corporate data to critical flight systems, a robust […]

The business aviation sector is facing uncertainty related to tariffs as 2026 begins. Following a turbulent 2025 marked by rapid trade policy shifts, the landscape for buying, selling, and operating private aircraft has become heavily influenced by import duties and geopolitical maneuvering. For aircraft brokers, OEMs, and buyers, understanding this new, high-cost environment is no […]

As we move into 2026, the business aviation industry is defying earlier predictions of a slowdown, entering the year on solid footing. Following the tumultuous, yet high-demand COVID surge and the last few years of ‘normalization’, 2026 is emerging as a year of continued stabilization, strategic growth, and, for savvy buyers, significant opportunity. If you […]