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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IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 24, 2025

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Environment

February 24, 2025

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year

Engines

February 21, 2025

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

Videos

Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets

The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof

Aircraft

May 9, 2024

Follow the Story of the Future of Flight

FutureFlight merges with AINonline

Aircraft

May 7, 2024

What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?

AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Aircraft

February 29, 2024

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First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape

Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 21, 2025

Bombardier Finalizing Global 8000 Flight-test Campaign

Company is offering $3 million retrofit kit to bring Global 7500 in line with the 8000

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 20, 2025

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2025

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results

Aircraft

February 20, 2025

Industry Billings Top $31B as Bizjet Shipments Increase

Airplane billings soar 14.3%, helicopters climb 7.6%

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Teal Group Sees Double-digit Bizav Market Growth in 2025

While market grew last year and is expected again this year, business aircraft deliveries will flatten out long-term

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Pilatus Boosts Revenues, Responds to Supply-chain Issues

Swiss manufacturer delivered 153 aircraft in 2024, including PC-12s and PC-24s

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 19, 2025

Seaplane Industry Sets Course for Sustainable Revival

There’s no shortage of a need for aircraft that can take off and land on water, supporters say

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Archer Aviation’s Pilot Training Academy Wins FAA Nod

Archer’s flight school can start training eVTOL pilots on a Bell 206 JetRanger

Training and Workforce

February 18, 2025

ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E

Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry

Engines

February 18, 2025

Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds

30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 18, 2025

Piper Aircraft Deliveries Soar Nearly 20% in 2024

M700 Fury launch contributed to growth in aircraft shipments last year

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Argus: Bizav Ops Kick Off Year with Global Increases

Worldwide business aviation operations were up 7% YOY in January

Aircraft

February 13, 2025