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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Five Hotels Confident ACJ Will Be Delivered on Schedule

The aircraft is the first of 16 Airbus Corporate Jets that Comlux will fit out at its completions facility in Indianapolis.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Cabin Refurbs, Upgrades Grab Spotlight amid High Demand

MROs and interiors specialists showcase the latest in business aircraft furnishings and designs.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Challenger Crew Did Not Go Around After Warning

The captain pressed ahead with landing a Challenger at Oxford Airport, ignoring the requirement for a go-around after a high rate of descent warning.

Accidents

October 15, 2022

Bombardier Ends Historic Chapter, Pursues New Purposes in Wichita

Learjet production has ceased, but the airframer has had little trouble filling its former manufacturing space with growing units.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Videos

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight

Aircraft

May 31, 2017

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Aircraft

April 21, 2017

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Aircraft

April 20, 2017

Flying the Piper M600 Turboprop Aircraft

Flying the Piper M600 Turboprop Aircraft

Aircraft

February 13, 2017

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Jetex Eyes Growing Air Charter Opportunities and World Cup Finals

Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

VistaJet Continues Strong Growth with Unified Fleet

Amidst robust 2022 sales, global charter fleet operator VistaJet is highlighting its newly expanded and unified fleet and new service options.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Beechcraft Hands Over 1,000th T-6 Texan II Trainer

The primary flight trainer that produces pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps has also passed five million flying hours.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Western Aircraft, Gogo Partner on Pilatus PC-24 5G STC

Western Aircraft's Pilatus PC-24 STC for Gogo's 5G air-to-ground connectivity service should be available later this year.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

SEA Prime Sees YTD Aircraft Movements Climb

SEA Prime's immediate expansion plans put infrastructure at the focus of development.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five

Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Lufthansa Technik Advances Cabin Systems and Technology

German mega-MRO Lufthansa Technik makes “nice” as cabin management system and interiors evolution are shown at NBAA-BACE.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Boeing Business Jets Emerges Energized from Max Grounding

Boeing witnessed record demand for its BBJs early this year, and values have skyrocketed for the minimal used inventory.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Wheels Up Highlights Charter Growth, Tackles Losses

Reporting strong growth, Wheels Up looks to continue expansion while consolidating recent acquisitions in the charter market.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Elbit Highlights Support and Technology for Bizav Market

The international aerospace and defense conglomerate shows the business aviation side of its capabilities.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

EASA Certifies ATRs Powered by Latest Pratt Turboprop Variant

ATR 42s and 72s powered by the recently certified PW127XT-M burn 3 percent less fuel and cost 20 percent less to maintain.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Meet Hideto Yamasaki, Honda Aircraft’s New CEO

The new president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, Hideto Yamasaki, aims to build on his predecessor's success.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

LHT adds VIP and Government Customers in the Americas Market

Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine have not led to any decrease in demand for LHT’s services.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

Hadid Aims To Further Streamline International Trip Planning

A shortage of spare parts, transportation bottlenecks, and labor shortages have all impacted the bizav industry.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

Daher Delivers 1,100th TBM Turboprop Single

Some 32 years after the TBM 700's service entry, Daher has handed over the 1,100th TBM turboprop single—a Model 960.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

Cargolux Finalizes Boeing 777-8 Freighter Order

Boeing’s 777-8 order book exceeds 50 airplanes with a firm order for 10 from Cargolux.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022