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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Pete Bunce: A Reflection of 20 Years

Bunce is retiring this month. He handed the helm of GAMA to Jim Viola.

Aircraft

8 hours ago

Tariffs, Tax Incentives Making Market Predictions Murky

Deals are slowing and the future is hard to predict, Hagerty Jet Group reports

Aircraft

April 14, 2025

Citation CJ4 Marks 15th Anniversary of Service Entry

Manufacturer has delivered more than 450 of the light jet since 2010

Aircraft

April 11, 2025

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

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Beta’s New Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Has Flown Coast to Coast in the U.S.

An electric CTOL aircraft will be easier to certify than an eVTOL, and has many applications.

Aircraft

March 5, 2025

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?

The road to certification is an expensive one.

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

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SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka

The SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

Flight Design and Icon Restructure Under Chinese Owners

Shang Hong Group is primary investor for both companies

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

Elixir Delivers First Aircraft to Greek Flight School

Egnatia has inked a deal for 12 aircraft to be delivered over the next two years

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

France’s Daher Aircraft Says Its Investments Boost U.S. Aviation

CEO calls for transatlantic unity, arguing that no one wins from a trade war

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 9, 2025

Bosch Teams With Vaeridion on Electric Microliner

Vaeridion focuses on short-haul business travel with its nine-passenger aircraft

Aircraft

April 9, 2025

First Dassault Falcon 10X Taking Shape in Mérignac

Entry into service is planned by the end of 2027

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Bombardier’s First Global 8000 in Final Assembly

The ultra-long-range jet is on track to enter service this year

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer

Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Europe

European business Aviation by the numbers

Operations

April 8, 2025

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference

Aircraft

April 7, 2025

Bizav Industry Grapples with Ramifications of Global Tariffs

Aircraft from Canada appear to be exempt; not so in most other areas

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027

Company’s next model will likely be hybrid-electric and based off of the TBM 960 or Kodiak 100/900

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Embraer First-quarter Bizjet Deliveries Rise from 2024

OEM saw a 28% increase from a year ago

Aircraft

April 3, 2025

Airbus Boosts A220 Output with Mirabel Delivery Center

European aerospace group produces narrowbodies in both Canada and the U.S.

Airlines

April 3, 2025

Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors

AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 3, 2025

Whisper Aero and Tennessee Tech Team on Quiet Electric Glider

Tennessee Tech students will ground-test the ‘Whisper Ultralight’ powered glider

Aircraft

April 2, 2025