The aviation industry continues to evolve, with significant advances in innovation, sustainability, technology, and operational safety. In this issue, we highlight the historic flight of a Pipistrel powered by solid-state batteries, the successful maiden flight of the new Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, the growing global expansion of the Cessna SkyCourier, and the FAA’s recent recommendations on speed limits below 10,000 feet.

The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and Citation Ascend enter service incorporating advanced technology that enhances efficiency and comfort, while the FAA accelerates the modernization of air traffic control in the United States and Kenn Ricci, president of Flexjet, prepares to inaugurate the 2026 NBAA Conference.