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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Business Aviation Industry Mourns Passing of Jim Schuster

James Edward “Jim” Schuster led the turnaround of Raytheon Aircraft and its transition to Hawker Beechcraft in the 2000s

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

New Leadership Looks To Reinvigorate AfBAA

AfBAA has a new chairman and big plans for growth

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

JetNet iQ: Bizjet Deliveries, Backlog Remain Strong but Uncertainties Prevail

Operators are more pessimistic in the second quarter

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

Electric Upstarts Bid To Expand Bizav's Horizons

EBACE conference sessions hear from disruptors getting beyond fossil fuel propulsion

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

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Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Gulfstream Racks Up 700th City Pair Record

It comes on the heels of the G800's FAA and EASA certification.

Aircraft

April 29, 2025

Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight

It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.

Aircraft

April 18, 2025

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations

Aircraft

April 17, 2025

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IBGAA Gearing Up for 2025 Conference

Business aviation is gaining steam in Ireland

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

First Production Global 8000 Takes to the Skies

Next steps are completion, then entry into service later this year

Aircraft

May 19, 2025

Seven Cities In the Frame to be EBACE 2026’s Home

EBAA will announce future plans for its 2026 business aviation show on June 30

Operations

May 19, 2025

Opul Builds Charter Fleet with Quinta Jets Acquisition

Portuguese operator is based near the exclusive resort of Quinta do Lago

Charter & Fractional

May 19, 2025

Affinity Aviation Group Marks 10 Years with New Office

Company has steered acquisition and delivery of 63 aircraft

Aircraft

May 19, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

CJ4 Gen3 P1 Jet Joins Textron Flight Test Program

Avionics, human factors drive next phase of flying

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA and LA28 organizers sign exclusive deal with Archer Aviation

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

Spike Aerospace Resurfaces Supersonic Bizjet Candidate

S-512 promises “low-boom” Mach 1.6 travel

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

German Airline Plans To Operate Hydrogen-electric Beech 1900s

Evia Aero plans to operate scheduled services in several parts of Europe

Airlines

May 15, 2025

Electric Microliner Makes Pitch To Be a Travel Disruptor

German start-up Vaeridion is now getting support from the automotive division of Bosch

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

UrbanLink Orders 20 More Viceroy Electric Seagliders from Regent Craft

South Florida operator expects first deliveries in 2027

Airlines

May 14, 2025

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft

Engines

May 14, 2025

In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Design Process

High-net-worth individuals from around the world spend time in the UK capital

Cabin Interior and Electronics

May 14, 2025

Learjet Restoration Project To Move into NDT Phase

Since October, the group has spent 750 hours on the effort

Aircraft

May 14, 2025

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Aircraft

May 13, 2025