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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First Dassault Falcon 10X Taking Shape in Mérignac

Entry into service is planned by the end of 2027

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Bombardier’s First Global 8000 in Final Assembly

The ultra-long-range jet is on track to enter service this year

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer

Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Europe

European business Aviation by the numbers

Operations

April 8, 2025

Videos

Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry

Aircraft

September 5, 2024

Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable

Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight

Aircraft

August 30, 2024

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone

Aircraft

August 26, 2024

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped

Aircraft

August 26, 2024

More Articles

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference

Aircraft

April 7, 2025

Bizav Industry Grapples with Ramifications of Global Tariffs

Aircraft from Canada appear to be exempt; not so in most other areas

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027

Company’s next model will likely be hybrid-electric and based off of the TBM 960 or Kodiak 100/900

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Embraer First-quarter Bizjet Deliveries Rise from 2024

OEM saw a 28% increase from a year ago

Aircraft

April 3, 2025

Airbus Boosts A220 Output with Mirabel Delivery Center

European aerospace group produces narrowbodies in both Canada and the U.S.

Airlines

April 3, 2025

Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors

AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 3, 2025

Whisper Aero and Tennessee Tech Team on Quiet Electric Glider

Tennessee Tech students will ground-test the ‘Whisper Ultralight’ powered glider

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

Regional Air Mobility Summit Addresses Rebooting Local Air Transportation

Companies participating in McKinsey's annual summit meeting are optimistic but say commercialization is still a few years away

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

Cirrus Aircraft Revamps IQ App, Adds Pro Subscription

App has a cleaner and more streamlined user interface

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines

Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs

Maintenance and Modifications

April 2, 2025

Stralis Sources Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Aircraft Conversion Plans

Test flights with a converted Bonanza A36 single-engined aircraft could start by the end of 2025

Engines

April 2, 2025

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 1, 2025

Daher Upgrades Kodiaks, Sees Higher Deliveries for 2025

Added features include PlaneSync and LED exterior lighting

Aircraft

April 1, 2025

Epic Unveils E1000 AX with Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland

Variant includes more than 25 new features and eight new paint schemes

Aircraft

April 1, 2025

Foundation Aims for First Learjet Polar Circumnavigation

Flight is a fundraiser to restore Learjet 23-003

Aircraft

March 31, 2025

ACJneo Type Certificate Validated in China

Local registration opens up more airports and offers tax benefits

Aircraft

March 31, 2025