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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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Flashback: They made it! Voyager crew comes home

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.

Aircraft

December 1, 2022

VPorts To Launch Québec-Syracuse Air Mobility Corridor

Vports is planning an international AAM corridor for electric aircraft between Quebec and Syracuse, New York.

Aircraft

December 1, 2022

Independent Falcon Operators Hold First Annual Meeting

Founded last year, the Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association boasts 140 operator/owner members.

Aircraft

December 1, 2022

Volato Doubles Down on HondaJet with Latest Fleet Order

The latest order for 25 HondaJet Elite IIs from Volato will more than double its fleet of the Honda Aircraft-manufactured twinjets to 40.

Aircraft

December 1, 2022

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Welcome to the Singapore Airshow 2018

Welcome to the Singapore Airshow 2018

Aircraft

February 4, 2018

Gulfstream G650ER Lands at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Cockpit Video)

Gulfstream G650ER Lands at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Cockpit Video)

Aircraft

January 25, 2018

Gulfstream G650ER Takes Off from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (Cockpit Video)

Gulfstream G650ER Takes Off from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (Cockpit Video)

Aircraft

January 25, 2018

How to Quit the Airlines and Fly on a Private Jet

How to Quit the Airlines and Fly on a Private Jet

Aircraft

January 18, 2018

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Vistara Merger Could Complete Tata's Reboot of Air India

Singapore Airlines is merging its stake in Indian carrier Vistara with Tata's Air India group, and will invest up to a total of around $865 million.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Airbus and Neste Sign Deal to Collaborate on SAF Development

A collaboration between Airbus and Neste aims to accelerate the aviation’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel, which is currently in short supply.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Airbus Reveals Work on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Hydrogen fuel cells could power a 100-seat regional airliner, Airbus said during this week's Sustainability Summit in Toulouse.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Airbus CEO Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure For Aerospace

At briefing with European industry group ASD, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said supply chain problems will last for at least another year.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

VistaJet Notes Outstanding Charter Jet Growth in the Middle East

During the first half of 2022, Vista added over 100 aircraft to its fleet and VistaJet membership hours were up 60 percent in the Middle East.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Carmaker Renault to Partner on Battery Development For Aircraft

A new agreement between Airbus and Renault calls for joint studies into energy management and battery weight related to hybrid-electric aircraft.

Aircraft

November 30, 2022

Funding Approved For Hybrid-Electric Geared Turbofan Project

MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet

NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone

Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

Dassault Eyes Growing Middle East Falcon Market

Dassault is again bringing its 8X to MEBAA this year as it sees a strong market in the region for its large-cabin models and prepares for future growth.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

On the Horizon: New Aircraft Feature Fresh Tech and Capabilities

Advanced aerodynamics, engines, and avionics power more performance.

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

Developers Keep Eyes on Supersonic, Hypersonic Prize

While the design of Aerion raised questions about the future of travel beyond Mach 1, several companies remain engaged in development

Aircraft

November 29, 2022

New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia

Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.

Aircraft

November 28, 2022

Pioneers Push to Accelerate Green and Autonomous Aviation

The race is on to electrify and increasingly automate aircraft, with the first commercial applications now anticipated in the second half of the 2020s.

Aircraft

November 28, 2022

Bombardier Defense Accepts Major European Work Package

Bombardier Defense in Wichita will perform structural modifications to three Global 6000 business jets for delivery to the German armed forces.

Aircraft

November 28, 2022

First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line

Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas.

Aircraft

November 26, 2022