Electric propulsions systems developer MagniX has announced a renewed partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company to develop a battery-electric powertrain for the Robinson R66 helicopter, with expected electrification in 2026.

Samaritan Aviation puts its fleet of Cessna Stationair amphibious aircraft to good use in Papua New Guinea, operating the only seaplane medivac missions seven days a week. Every flight is provided at no cost and the organization partners with local staff and medical workers carrying patients for needed care.

The UK Department for Transport has allocated £63 million (approximately $82.22 million) to 17 companies developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its Advanced Fuels Fund initiative.

EBAA has launched an open letter campaign calling on the European Commission to suspend enforcement of Articles 5 and 8 of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation for small aircraft operations.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) joins the NBAA in strongly challenging the findings of a recent report on private jet emissions, stating the report relies on incomplete and unverified data, ignores the essential societal and economic role of business aviation, and promotes policy solutions that are both unrealistic and regressive.  

The UK government has named 17 Sustainable Aviation Fuel and "e-fuels" projects to share £63mn in grant funding