What we saw in Las Vegas and what it means for owners next year.
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1. AI is now part of the main conversation. AI and cybersecurity were no longer side topics. Smarter automation is taking more work off the pilot’s plate.
2. Comfort still comes first. Even in light jets, manufacturers showed the cabin experience before the specs. How passengers feel on board still matters most.
3. New aircraft and engines. The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 was on public display, the Gulfstream G400 flight test aircraft made its convention debut, and Pratt & Whitney Canada showed its newly certified PT9 turboprop engine. (General Aviation News)
4. Better connectivity in the cabin. 5G and low-orbit satellite internet are reaching more aircraft, so a flight can be a full working day or a quiet one.
5. People make this industry. William Goodge ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, and Corporate Angel Network’s Fund an Angel evening supported free flights for cancer patients. Stories like these stay with you long after the show.
What it means for owners next year? Ask what your aircraft and cabin can do better: connectivity upgrades, cybersecurity checks, and the comfort details your passengers notice. New models are arriving, so 2027 is a good year to review whether your current aircraft still fits how you fly.