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.

Greenpoint Goes Zen with VIP 777X Cabin Concept Model

Greenpoint Technologies unveils scale model of 777X showcasing its Zen VIP cabin concept, incorporating biophilic elements and natural materials

Greenpoint Technologies

Return of Corporate Buyers Driving Preowned Bizjet Demand

Having taken a dip during the pandemic, business aviation is rebounding in its aftermath, with increased demand from corporate customers.

Embraer EBACE 2023

Flying Colours Seeing Bounce in MRO Demand from Europe

Increasing numbers of European operators seeking one-stop MRO services are bringing their aircraft to North America, Canada’s Flying Colours said at EBACE

Flying Colours MRO (Photo: Flying Colours)

Lilium Jet Cabin Mockup Shows the Future of eVTOL Flight

EBACE visitors can try the four-seat eVTOL cabin to see the comfort and design features for the electric aircraft that will have a range of 155 miles.

The Lilium Jet cabin

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Embraer Enhances Legacy Runway Performance with 450 and 500

Embraer Enhances Legacy Runway Performance with 450 and 500

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

Formation Flying in a T-6 Texan with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

Beyond First Class in Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER Private Jet

Beyond First Class in Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G650ER Private Jet

Taking the Falcon 6X to the Limit: A Test Pilot’s Perspective

With certification of the Falcon 6X at hand, chief test pilot Philippe Duchateau explains what goes into the flight test program.

Dassault chief test pilot Philippe Duchateau

Web Manuals Intros Package for MRO Reg Changes

At EBACE, Web Manuals is offering a discounted maintenance tracking package to help MROs comply with coming regulatory changes.

New Charter Procurement Software Tool from MySky Bows

MySky debuts procurement tool for charter providers, the latest in its suite of spend and revenue management software solutions.

MySky Debuts Charter Procurement Software

MySky is introducing a procurement tool for charter providers, the latest addition to its suite of revenue management software.

MacBook displaying MySky's Procure software

Piaggio Debuts Evo Corporate Shuttle as Sale Process Restarts

Piaggio Aerospace debuts a variant of the Avanti Evo for the business aviation market at EBACE 2023.

Avanti Evo shuttle configuration

Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet Growing as 100th Rolled Out

With delivery of the 100th Longitude, Textron Aviation's flagship business jet is building momentum.

100th Textron Aviation Citation Longitude

BHS displays Charter Fleet Aircraft in EBACE Debut

Swiss charter firm BHS displays Citation Latitude and Leonardo helicopter, and highlights full-service management capabilities in its EBACE debut.

BHS Aviation Group

Air-Dynamic Orders Lilium Jet eVTOLs for Charter Fleet

The Swiss-based private jet and helicopter operator has paid pre-delivery deposits to secure five of the four-passenger Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft.

Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Logs 'Strong Start' to 2023

Boeing Business Jets announced at EBACE a “strong start” 2023, with orders/option for four aircraft, including two 787s and the first option for the 777X.

BBJ Max 7

Textron Aviation Delivers First Passenger SkyCourier

Hawaii’s Lanai Air will operate the first passenger version of the Cessna SkyCourier, providing air service between Oahu and the island of Lanai.

Cessna Skycourier in showroom hangar

EBACE Opens with Formula for Fast Start

EBACE 2023 keynotes celebrate achievement, technology, and sustainability, headlined by motor sports legends Toto and Susie Wolff

Opening session Ebace 2023

HondaJet Elite II Receives EASA Nod

The HondaJet Elite II made its EBACE debut and received EASA certification during the show.

HondaJet Elite II

GJC Sees Softening Bizjet Demand after Post-Covid Highs

According to market analysis by aircraft financier Global Jet Capital, business jet demand in the EMEA region is facing more headwinds.

Robert Gates, head of international sales, Global Jet Capital

Mobility Innovators Chase Business Aviation Connections

The advanced air mobility sector is being energized by multiple start-ups, but also by long-term commitments from big-name aerospace industry players.

VoltAero's Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft

Upbeat Air Charter Firm Global Jet Plots Course for Growth

Global Jet arrives at EBACE stronger than ever.

Textron Aviation Unveils Ascend as Latest in XL Family

The new Ascend adds another jet to Textron Aviation's family of business jets with Garmin G5000 flight decks.

Textron Ascend business jet