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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Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions

Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Latin American Bizav Show Opens Tuesday at New Venue

Latin American business aviation fair moves to São Paulo Campo de Marte Airport

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries Dip, Poised for Second-half Jump

Company logged a 2.3:1 book-to-bill in second quarter

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Textron eAviation Confirms Slowdown in Nexus eVTOL Program

Nexus One eVTOL aircrarft's first flight will not take place this year

Aircraft

July 31, 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

EBACE Show to Alternate Between Geneva and Other Cities

A static display of aircraft will return for the 2026 show

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Bye Aerospace Prioritizes eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Over eFlyer 800

Company claims orders have topped 1,000 airplanes valued at more than $700 million

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 3 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Dubai Bizav Group Extends Mx Approval to Falcon 900EX

Falcon Technic is also now approved to maintain batteries and emergency locator transmitters.

Maintenance and Modifications

July 30, 2025

China's AutoFlight Delivers First CarryAll eVTOL Freighter

Civil Aviation Administration of China granted an airworthiness certificate on July 21

Aircraft

July 30, 2025

Textron Aviation Upgrades Depend on Customer Input

Denali, SkyCourier among the many aircraft on display at EAA AirVenture

Aircraft

July 29, 2025

UrbanLink To Operate Beta’s Electric Aircraft in South Florida

Start-up carrier will lease 10 Beta Alia CX300 airplanes

Aircraft

July 29, 2025

Textron Unveils M-346N Jet Trainer for U.S. Navy Bid

U.S./Italian partnership will compete with Boeing’s T-7A and Lockheed Martin T-50A

Training and Workforce

July 29, 2025

U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs

Agreement avoids 15% tariffs that go into effect for other products on August 1

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 28, 2025

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015

Aircraft

July 28, 2025

Piper Signs Biggest-ever Order, Taps DeltaHawk Diesel

The University of North Dakota is buying up to 188 new Piper aircraft for its pilot training program

Aircraft

July 26, 2025

Boeing Commences 777-8 Freighter Production

Assembly of the first 777-8F wing is underway at the airframer's Everett facility

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

L3Harris To Equip Electronics Warfare G550s for Italy

The converted business jets will have electromagnetic attack capability

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator

7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system

Training and Workforce

July 25, 2025

Space Leasing Group Orders 25 Beta Alia Electric Aircraft

Lessor of satellites and ground stations looks to emerging aviation tech

Aircraft

July 24, 2025