Textron Aviation led the industry in several major delivery categories, including total business jet deliveries, turbine aircraft deliveries, and turboprop deliveries. Cessna and Beechcraft brands continue to dominate midsize business jets and utility turboprops.
A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 overran the runway at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, coming to rest on a beach adjacent to the airfield. According to Somali aviation authorities, all occupants survived the incident.
Pilatus has unveiled the PC-12 NGX at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, featuring an improved engine, smarter avionics, and a redesigned cabin. The aircraft boasts advanced features like Prist-free fuel operation and a digital autothrottle system.
Pilatus reported a very successful year in 2019, with turnover exceeding $1 billion for the first time. The company delivered 134 aircraft, including 83 PC-12 NGs and 40 PC-24s.
Tradewind Aviation has signed an order for 20 brand-new Pilatus PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop aircraft, expanding its fleet to 38. The first delivery is expected in Q3 2022, with remaining orders scheduled over the next five years at a rate of three to four per year.
Delivery of 91 PC-12 NG single engine turboprops in 2016 solidified Pilatus' position as top-selling turbine-powered business aircraft manufacturer. The company's efforts to enhance product features and customer service contributed to this success.
Pilatus has announced that its global fleet of over 1,900 PC-12s has officially accumulated more than ten million flight hours since delivery of the first model. The milestone was reached thanks to the continued success of the aircraft, which has been popular among corporate flight departments, individual owner-operators, and fractional and charter companies.
Pilatus has introduced the PC-12 NG Model 2016, featuring a five blade composite propeller, aerodynamic improvements, and a redesigned interior. The aircraft boasts faster performance and quieter operation for the same fuel consumption.
US public charter carrier JSX has begun flying the ATR 42-600 twin turboprop on certain routes, marking a notable shift in how the carrier plans to expand its network while maintaining its premium service model. The aircraft are configured with 30 all-premium seats and offer access to airports that are difficult or impossible for jets to serve.
Pilatus has handed over its first PC-12 to the Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61). The versatile single-engine turboprop will be used for training test pilots and transporting personnel and material at the Ingolstadt/Manching air base in Germany.
Four people were killed in an Epic E1000 turboprop crash at Steamboat Springs Airport, Colorado. The aircraft departed Kansas City's Charles B.
Fly7 Cargo has been operating its PC-12 NG aircraft since 2019, providing round-the-clock cargo flights for global logistics companies and freight forwarders. The company's services are designed for special missions organized at short notice, offering a unique value proposition in the cargo charter market.
Embraer has introduced a new operational concept for its A-29 Super Tucano, designed to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to AeroTime, the Brazilian manufacturer states that the concept relies largely on sensors and weapons already integrated into the A-29, combined with updated tactics, techniques, and procedures.
China has made its first test flight of the long-rumored Y-30 turboprop airlifter, according to AeroTime. The aircraft is believed to be a product of Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation and features a high-wing design with four turboprop engines.
Aurigny Air Services has confirmed one of its ATR 72-600s experienced a 'total electrical failure' during a repositioning flight on February 4, 2026. The incident prompted a safety investigation and the temporary removal of the aircraft from service.
ATR reported €1.2 billion in revenue for 2025, driven by strong demand for its turboprop aircraft. Despite supply chain constraints, particularly with landing gears and engines, deliveries totaled 32 aircraft.