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.

Whisper Aero Flies Electric Glider on Its Quiet Fans

Powered Swift logs first flights as start-up eyes civil and defense markets

August 19, 2026

Whisper’s powered glider is pictured in flight

A220’s Performance Drives BermudAir’s Fleet Growth

Airline plans to gradually replace its Embraer E-Jet fleet

August 19, 2026

BermudAir Airbus A220

Electra Demos Hybrid-electric Flights in Three States

FAA program tests links between small fields and major hubs

August 19, 2026

Electra’s EL2 flies before the Atlantic City skyline

GJC: Bizjet Market Remains Stable with Booming Backlogs

Backlogs jumped nearly 20% in Q2

August 18, 2026

Bombardier Global 8000

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

The team utilizes six KAI KT-1B Woongbi turboprop trainers.

February 1, 2026

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team flying at Singapore Airshow 2026

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Singapore Airshow

We got a preview of the flying display ahead of the show opening.

February 1, 2026

Airbus A350-1000 flying at Singapore Airshow 2026

Citation Ascend Enters Service with Enhanced Cabin and Garmin G5000 Avionics

Aircraft received FAA certification in November 2025.

January 23, 2026

Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend in flight

TBM 980: Daher Has Unveiled The Latest Member of Its Aircraft Family

Aircraft features G3000 Prime avionics suite and upgraded cabin features.

January 21, 2026

Daher TBM 980 flying near mountains

FAA Invites Comments on Flightdeck Controls Draft AC

Comments are due by September 24

August 18, 2026

a close up view of an aircraft cockpit showing contemporary avionics

Partners Trial Electric Air Services in Norway and Sweden

Green Flyways initiative is considering the potential for MD Aircraft's eViator commuter

Sustainability and Environment

August 18, 2026

MDA1 eViator electric aircraft

Textron Delivers 500th CJ4 as Gen3 Nears Certification

Flight testing continues ahead of FAA Gen3 certification

August 18, 2026

A Citation CJ4 lit dramatically in a hangar with the number 500 projected on the wall behind it

Cirrus Expands North Dakota Manufacturing Facility

The Grand Forks location supports the airframer's composites work

August 17, 2026

Cirrus employees celebrate the Grand Forks facility's expansion

CitationPartners Nears Q4 Slot Capacity for Eagle Mods

Eagle mod downtime falls 20 percent, company reports

August 17, 2026

a business jet in front of a hangar

Indian Air Force Seeks New Transport Aircraft Proposals

Lockheed Martin and Embraer could be in contention for defense deal

August 17, 2026

Indian Air Force C130J transport aircraft

Catalina Aircraft To Design Flying Boat in Vero Beach

Facility will be shared with aerospace and technology start-ups

August 14, 2026

Catalina Spar flying boat rendering

Horten Puts Flying Wing Aircraft Design Up For Sale

German blended-wing developer opts not to pursue project

August 14, 2026

HX-2 demonstrator in flight

Senate Dems Urge Probe into DHS Purchase of 12 Aircraft

Purchase includes four Gulfstreams and eight Boeings

Regulations and Government

August 14, 2026

Gulfstream G700

Pilatus Opens Center To Expand Composite Use

$123 million center is most expensive Pilatus facility investment yet

August 14, 2026

Pilatus Aircraft composites center

Noemi Taps Seaplane Demand in India and Philippines

Indian officials are reportedly willing to encourage new seaplane services

August 14, 2026

Noemi electric seaplane

Beta Is Turning Its eVTOL Competitors into Customers

Component sales boosted Beta’s second-quarter revenue

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 14, 2026

Two Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric aircraft fly over an airport at sunrise while an Alia A250 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is parked on the tarmac below.

Beta’s eVTOL Goes Hybrid To Fly Farther on Defense Missions

The MV250 is equipped with a GE turbogenerator that can produce one megawatt of power.

August 13, 2026

Beta Technologies MV250 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026

MEBAA: 100+ Exhibitors Expected for December Dubai Show

Organizers say Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault will exhibit in Dubai

August 13, 2026

MEBAA 2024 show

Heart Aerospace Flies X1 Electric Demonstrator Aircraft

X1 demonstrator largest all-electric aircraft ever flown

August 13, 2026

Heart X1 flying over lake at sunset

Vertical Extends Cash Runway with Fresh eVTOL Funding

UK group says it will complete Valo eVTOL’s critical design review this year

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 13, 2026

Vertical Aerospace at Farnborough air show