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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Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe

Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 22, 2025

Epic E1000 AX Receives FAA Certification

Epic’s latest model begins deliveries this week

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Videos

Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The fighter is the most common type in NATO.

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

More Articles

DBT Aero Introduces Two-seat Double Box Tail Airplane

Projected performance includes 1,000-nm range and 200-knot cruise

Aircraft

July 21, 2025

FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First Electric Engine Propeller

Hartzell designed the propeller for Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft

Engines

July 21, 2025

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

Aircraft buyers can use the system to view maintenance documents before proceeding with the purchase

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Taxi Tests

Low-speed taxi validates steering and braking systems

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners

Start-up says it now holds 45 patents around its plans for hydrogen-electric powertrains

Engines

July 18, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 1 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show

UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

Regent Plans Military Variants for Viceroy Electric Seaglider

Options will include autonomous and hybrid-electric configurations

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future

These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis

Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita

Effort involved decades of negotiations and restoration but Wichita's deep labor pool came through

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models

Charter & Fractional

July 16, 2025

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Horizon and ZeroAvia Pursue Hydrogen-powered Cavorite VTOL Aircraft

Partners aim to integrate ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Hybrid Air Vehicles Targets U.S. Market for Airlander 10 Airship

HAV USA will be led by John Schumacher

Aircraft

July 16, 2025