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.

Airbus A330 Tanker Approved for Automatic Refueling

MRTT has achieved world-first certification

February 3, 2026

Airbus's A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport

Chinese PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team Flies at the Singapore Airshow

The team's Chengdu J-10C is making its airshow performance debut in Singapore.

February 3, 2026

Chinese PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team at Singapore Airshow

Embraer Bullish on E-Jet Airliner Prospects in Asia-Pacific

Company counts five E-Jet customers in region and sees big potential for growth

February 3, 2026

Embraer E195-E2

Airbus Milestones Include Massive Order Backlog

Last year's deliveres included 793 airplanes, of which 278 were for Asia-Pacific airlines

February 3, 2026

Airbus A350-1000

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.

ATR 72-600 landing

Diamond Aircraft DART-750 Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The aircraft is an all-composite aerobatic basic turboprop trainer powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A.

Dart-750 on final approach for landing

RAF F-35B STOVL Flypast, Landing, and Takeoff at Farnborough Airshow

The aircraft operates from the new 'Queen Elizabeth'-class aircraft carriers.

Lockheed Martin F-35B landing

Embraer's E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The Aircraft can carry as many as 146 passengers.

Embraer E195-E2 landing

Singapore Looking Forward to F-35

The initial batch of Singaporean aircraft is slated to be handed over by the end of this year

February 3, 2026

Lockheed Martin F-35A at Singapore Airshow 2026

Cirrus Aircraft Unveils Third-generation G3 Vision Jet

Jet is gaining ground for business travelers and charter users

February 3, 2026

Cirrus G3 Vision Jet

Gulfstream Confirms Delay over Canadian Type Certification

Gulfstream awaits Transport Canada certification for FAA- and EASA- approved jets

Regulations and Government

February 3, 2026

Gulfstream G500 at Singapore Airshow in 2026

SkyDrive Chases eVTOL Aircraft Certification Milestone

The Japanese start-up is developing the three-seat SD-05 multicopter

February 3, 2026

SkyDrive SD-05

Air Cambodia Orders Up to 20 Boeing 737 Max Narrowbodies

Carrier is a new Boeing customer, placing its largest ever order

February 3, 2026

Cambodian 737 MAX

Textron Aviation: Biz Aircraft Demand Remains Strong in Asia

Company’s turboprops and jets are selling well in region

February 3, 2026

Citation Latitude

Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia

Fleet modernization presents opportunity for 180 new aircraft in the next two decades

February 2, 2026

Embraer KC-390 at Singapore Airshow 2026

AirBorneo Boosts Malaysian Regional Fleet with ATR Order

Five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s will be delivered between 2027 and 2029

February 2, 2026

MASwings ATR 72-500

Aircraft Brokerage JetAviva Sees Record Year

The company saw a two-decade revenue peak in 2025

February 2, 2026

Cessna Citation Mustang

Air India Grounds a 787-8 After Fuel Switch Report

Pilot reported concern after flight from London to Bengaluru

February 2, 2026

Air India Boeing 787-9

Delivery Forecasts See Growth Ahead of GAMA Report

Strong OEM backlogs provide optimism for industry pundits

February 2, 2026

business jet tails

The Changing Tides of Bizav Events

Event organizers are trying to adapt as market needs shift

February 2, 2026

NBAA-BACE 2025 crowd

Legacy Constraints, New Opportunities in Southeast Asia Aviation

Business jet market swings up but commercial sector is uneven

February 2, 2026

Sino Jet flight

Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Flies at the Singapore Airshow

This is the first time the RAAF F-35A has flown at the Singapore Airshow.

February 2, 2026

RAAF F-35A flying at Singapore Airshow with weapons bay open

AVIC Offers Low-cost Alternative to the F-35

Shenyang J-35 bears many similarities to its American counterpart

February 2, 2026

AVIC J-35

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

The team utilizes six KAI KT-1B Woongbi turboprop trainers.

February 1, 2026

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team flying at Singapore Airshow 2026