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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Consultant Presses Embraer To Confirm Large Bizjet Plans

Embraer Executive Jets leader said company will take its time before taking its next step

Aircraft

October 16, 2025

Gulfstream’s Fleet Flies More than 3 Million Miles on SAF

SAF use at company headquarters in Savannah is set to grow 50% this year

Operations

October 16, 2025

VoltAero Seeks Funds for Cassio after Investor Backs Out

French hybrid-electric pioneer is now expediting plans for a U.S. subsidiary

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 16, 2025

Archer Beats European Bid to Buy Lilium’s eVTOL Patent Portfolio

Rival European bidder complains insolvency administrator breached commitment

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 15, 2025

Videos

Flexjet Adds Three Gulfstream G700 Ultra-Long-Range Business Jets to Its Fleet

Customers can now fly aboard the G700 without waiting years for order backlogs to clear.

Charter & Fractional

September 22, 2025

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Interview with Steve Varsano: Buying Your First Private Jet

If you fly often enough, it could make financial sense to purchase your own aircraft.

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

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Otto Aerospace Phantom Makes Last-minute NBAA-BACE Debut

Company aims to fly in 2027 and achieve certification in 2030

Aircraft

October 15, 2025

AvFab’s Special-mission Seats Fit for a King (Air)

The Guardian seat is designed for ISR King Airs, the Responder for Medevac

Aircraft

October 15, 2025

Embraer: Tariffs Not Denting U.S. Bizjet Sales

Embraer Executive Jets president Michael Amalfitano spoke to investors in New York

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 15, 2025

Dassault Opens Falcon MRO Facility in Florida

MRO center at Melbourne Orlando International Airport officially opened this week

Maintenance and Modifications

October 15, 2025

Daher Plans To Double Turboprop Sales in Brazil

Company is close to breaking ground on a manufacturing facility in Florida

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Bond To Shake, Not Stir, Fractional Market with $1.7B Bombardier Order

Company to start operations with fleet of Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s

Charter & Fractional

October 14, 2025

Bombardier Secures Order for Two Globals from Sojitz

A Global 6500 and Global 8000 will form foundation for new shared-ownership program in Japan

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Magnifica Air Turns to Comlux for VIP Airbuses

Comlux America will outfit six leased A220s and a pair of A321s for the start-up

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 14, 2025

EBAA Marks Next Chapter for EBACE with Geneva Return

EBAA is planning to rotate EBACE on odd years while keeping Geneva as the anchor on even years

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Skyryse’s SkyOS Takes Flight on Cirrus SR22

SkyOS flight automation system makes its fixed-wing debut

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

October 14, 2025

Wholesale Charter Operator BellAir Becomes Jet Excellence

U.S. operator is focused on building fleet of leased Cessna Citation Xs

Charter & Fractional

October 14, 2025

Bombardier: Global 7500 Has 30% Runway Landing Advantage

Data shows the ultra-long-range jet can land on runways as short as about 3,800 feet

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Boeing Offers Turnkey Service for VIP 747 Owners

Package covers aircraft acquisition, conversion, and in-service support

Maintenance and Modifications

October 14, 2025

China’s EHang Launches Longer-Range VT35 eVTOL Aircraft

New two-seater could fly almost six times further than the EH216-S model

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Pilatus Delivers PC-12 Aircraft to German Military

Single turboprop will be used for pilot training, transport, and logistics

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Honeywell Forecast Sees Delivery and Revenue Rise Ahead

Value of $283 billion over next 10 years is highest in its forecast history

Aircraft

October 13, 2025