The PiperJet Altaire was Piper Aircraft's ambitious entry into the very light jet (VLJ) market, designed to combine a single-engine turboprop's efficiency with a business jet's performance. Targeting a maximum cruise speed of 360 knots and a range of 1,300 nautical miles, the Altaire promised a spacious cabin for up to six passengers, advanced avionics, and competitive operating costs. Despite hitting technical milestones and securing over 150 pre-orders, the project was indefinitely suspended in 2011 due to rising development costs and weak market projections for light jets. Piper preserved the Altaire's intellectual property, leaving a legacy of innovation cut short by economic realities.

Beyond Aero, a French startup founded in 2020, is developing a hydrogen-electric business jet, the BYA-1 (also referred to as "One"). Designed as a clean-sheet aircraft optimized for hydrogen propulsion, the BYA-1 aims to decarbonize private aviation without compromising performance or luxury. With a targeted entry-into-service date before 2030, This concept aircraft represents a potential contribution to zero-emission air travel.

Baykar, a prominent Turkish defense company, is set to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, marking a significant change in the aviation industry. Piaggio, founded in 1884 and widely recognized for its Piaggio P.180 Avanti aircraft and recent unmanned aerial systems (UAS) innovations, has undergone a rough financial adversity, culminating in receivership in 2018. The Italian government approved the sale on December 27, 2024, underscoring the strategic importance of Piaggio to the nation’s aerospace capabilities and workforce.