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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Bombardier Secures Order for Two Globals from Sojitz

A Global 6500 and Global 8000 will form foundation for new shared-ownership program in Japan

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Magnifica Air Turns to Comlux for VIP Airbuses

Comlux America will outfit six leased A220s and a pair of A321s for the start-up

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 14, 2025

EBAA Marks Next Chapter for EBACE with Geneva Return

EBAA is planning to rotate EBACE on odd years while keeping Geneva as the anchor on even years

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Skyryse’s SkyOS Takes Flight on Cirrus SR22

SkyOS flight automation system makes its fixed-wing debut

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

October 14, 2025

Videos

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Is a Trailblazer for Electric Aviation

Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is the first manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft.

Aircraft

June 2, 2025

Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training

The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.

Aircraft

May 28, 2025

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

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Wholesale Charter Operator BellAir Becomes Jet Excellence

U.S. operator is focused on building fleet of leased Cessna Citation Xs

Charter & Fractional

October 14, 2025

Bombardier: Global 7500 Has 30% Runway Landing Advantage

Data shows the ultra-long-range jet can land on runways as short as about 3,800 feet

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Boeing Offers Turnkey Service for VIP 747 Owners

Package covers aircraft acquisition, conversion, and in-service support

Maintenance and Modifications

October 14, 2025

China’s EHang Launches Longer-Range VT35 eVTOL Aircraft

New two-seater could fly almost six times further than the EH216-S model

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

Pilatus Delivers PC-12 Aircraft to German Military

Single turboprop will be used for pilot training, transport, and logistics

Aircraft

October 14, 2025

BellAir Rebrands As Jet Excellence After Red Wing Deal

Operator has added 19 Cessna Citation X jets to its fleet

Charter & Fractional

October 14, 2025

Honeywell Forecast Sees Delivery and Revenue Rise Ahead

Value of $283 billion over next 10 years is highest in its forecast history

Aircraft

October 13, 2025

JetNet: Volatility Clouds Current Bizav Industry Mood

JetNet predicts 9,700 bizjet deliveries over the next decade

Aircraft

October 13, 2025

Lufthansa Technik Wraps Up Constellation Aircraft Restoration

The project was begun nearly two decades ago

Aircraft

October 13, 2025

Electra Selects Evolito to Power EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

UK start-up will supply eight electric propulsion systems for each aircraft

Engines

October 13, 2025

GJC: Balanced Bizjet Market To Approach $40B in 2025

New bizjet deliveries set to top 850 by 2029

Aircraft

October 13, 2025

Cirrus Adds Vision Jet Flight Simulator in Scottsdale

CAE simulator will be used for recurrent pilot training

Training and Workforce

October 13, 2025

Bombardier Busting Speed Barriers with Global 8000

Comlux taking delivery in 2026

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

ACJ: Corporates Increasing Business Use of Jets, Looking for Efficiency

Surveys also show financiers optimistic about availability, terms of funding

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

Textron Aviation’s Citation Ascend Slides into Home BACE

Two test articles have accumulated 1,000 hours

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

Boom Supersonic Makes NBAA-BACE Debut

Could a supersonic business jet be on the horizon?

Aircraft

October 12, 2025