Aircraft

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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Regent Submits Seaglider Approval Plan to U.S. Coast Guard

Sea trials with a prototype are underway in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay

Regulations and Government

March 21, 2025

Customer Base Grows for Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Operators from Africa, Europe, India, Brazil and the U.S. have signed up for the nine-seater

Aircraft

March 20, 2025

FAA Accepts XTI's Certification Application for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

XTI Aerospace says it is close to completing a subscale working model

Aircraft

March 19, 2025

Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa

Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection

Maintenance and Modifications

March 18, 2025

Videos

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

More Articles

Scottish Seaplane Operator Plans to Add Electric Noemi to Its Fleet

Operator plans scheduled services connecting coastal communities

Airlines

March 18, 2025

Beyond Aero Reveals Redesign of Hydrogen Business Jet

Gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks have been moved out of the cabin to the wing

Aircraft

March 17, 2025

PC-12 Pro Is First Aircraft Certified with G3000 Prime

All displays are touchscreens but Pilatus also added a cursor-control device

Avionics

March 17, 2025

Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation

Airlines

March 17, 2025

Pilatus Unveils PC-12 Pro with Garmin Avionics

New avionics replace the Honeywell Apex avionics on previous models

Aircraft

March 14, 2025

Piaggio Delivers First Avanti Evo with Max-Viz EVS

Missouri entrepreneur is the new owner of the Italian twin pusherprop airplane

Avionics

March 14, 2025

Wanfeng’s Diamond Aircraft Absorbs eVTOL Developer Volocopter

Fewer than half of Volocopter’s employees will resume work after the restructuring

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 14, 2025

ZeroAvia Scales Fuel Cell Stack for Smaller UAS and VTOL Applications

SuperStack Flex hardware is now available with lower power levels of 100 kilowatts

Engines

March 13, 2025

Safran's EngineUs Engines Will Power Atea eVTOL Aircraft

EASA recently type certified the 100 kilowatt electric motors

Engines

March 12, 2025

Aviation Groups Urge Exemption from Tariffs

Groups asked for meeting with administration officials to discuss supply chain risks

Regulations and Government

March 12, 2025

Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape

UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025

Aircraft

March 12, 2025

Altea Predicts Softening in Prices for Preowned Bizjets

Consulting firm also warned over the impact of U.S. tariffs on Bombardier exports

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 11, 2025

Gulfstream, Skyryse among 2024 Collier Trophy Finalists

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet is one of five candidates

Aircraft

March 11, 2025

Supply/Demand Imbalance Could Signal Dip in Bizav Sector

WingX data suggests rising aircraft numbers may not be viable as demand flattens

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 11, 2025

China's Wanfeng Group Set to Buy Volocopter for €10 Million

Wanfeng has owned Austria-based Diamond Aircraft since 2017

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 11, 2025

SmartJets Speed Runs Sale of Dassault Falcon 2000

Aircraft was sold in 27 days

Aircraft

March 10, 2025