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.

Russia Firms Seek Indigenous Bizjets as Sanctions Bite

As Russia's economy slowly improves, state corporations are significantly increasing their purchases of business jets.

Aerial view of Vnukovo International Airport

Asia-Pac Sees Fleet Contraction but Light Bizjet Growth

The fleet in the Asia-Pacific region shrunk by 30 aircraft in 2022, but the light and very-light-jet categories saw growth, reported Global Sky Media.

Pilatus PC-24 in flight

Airbus Aims to Bring CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft to Market in 2025

Airbus Aims to Bring CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft to Market in 2025

Saudi Arabia Launches New Flag Carrier, Riyadh Air

Principals expect Riyadh Air to fly to 100 destinations by 2030, create 200,000 jobs, and add $20 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP.

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

Embraer’s Super Tucano Trainer Set for New Attack Roles

January 7, 2016

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification

HondaJet HA-420 Receives FAA Type Certification

December 17, 2015

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

Is The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet Finally Set to Become a Reality?

November 23, 2015

Gulfstream Unveils a Redesigned G600 Business Jet Cabin Interior

Gulfstream Unveils a Redesigned G600 Business Jet Cabin Interior

November 18, 2015

KAI Unveils First ‘Gap-Filler’ Light Fighter for Poland

A dozen FA-50GFs are being delivered ahead of the full-spec FA-50PL to provide a replacement for Poland’s MiG-29s.

Korean FA-50GF fighter jet for Poland

AINsight: Contract Issues Remain Hot as Jet Sales Cool

As the preowned business jet market is rebalancing to pre-pandemic norms, the devil is in the details of purchase contract terms.

Wheels Up Revenues Surge, but Losses Widen

Wheels Up reported record revenues in the fourth quarter and the operator expects to reach profitability in 2024.

Wheels Up business jet in flight at sunset

Dassault Soars as Falcon, Rafale Order Book Swells

Dassault posted a €830 million profit in 2022 while its order book swelled to 87 Falcon business jets and 164 Rafale fighter jets.

Dassault Falcon 6X in flight over clouds

Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429

The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.

Bell 429

Rotortrade Closes Helicopter Deals in Nigeria, Guatemala

Leonardo distributor Rotortrade has sold aircraft to operators in West Africa and Central America this week.

Helicópteros de Guatemala and Rotortrade

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Aim to Transform Vertical Flight

Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.

Norwegian City Airbus

Assembly Close For First CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype

As it prepares for eVTOL flight testing is taking a thorough, partnership-based approached to building the advanced air mobility ecosystem.

Airbus is developing its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft at a purpose-built facility in Donauwörth in Germany.

Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth

Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.

HAI Heli-Expo 2023 set up

Latest-Generation Rafale Fighter Enters French Air Force Service

The F4 standard Rafale represents a major improvement in terms of communications, sensors and weapons capability.

Dassault Rafale F4 fighter

FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos

Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.

Schweizer FAA production certificate

MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production

MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.

A Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter is pictured in flight.

Indian Lessor Forms JV for Locally-built Aircraft

Aircraft leasing company Vman Aviation Services has formed a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics for leasing locally-built aircraft.

Hindustan Aeronautics Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in flight

IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.

Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter

With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.

Airbus H125 helicopter

Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.

A rendered image of a yellow Kaman Kargo UAV flying over a mine