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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Textron Unveils M-346N Jet Trainer for U.S. Navy Bid

U.S./Italian partnership will compete with Boeing’s T-7A and Lockheed Martin T-50A

Training and Workforce

July 29, 2025

U.S.-EU Trade Deal Spares Aerospace from Tariffs

Agreement avoids 15% tariffs that go into effect for other products on August 1

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 28, 2025

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015

Aircraft

July 28, 2025

Piper Signs Biggest-ever Order, Taps DeltaHawk Diesel

The University of North Dakota is buying up to 188 new Piper aircraft for its pilot training program

Aircraft

July 26, 2025

Videos

We Go Inside the Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ TwoTwenty A220-Based Business Jet

Its cabin offers six zones and up to eleven real beds for passengers.

Aircraft

December 7, 2023

The HondaJet Prototype First Flight Was 20 Years Ago, and We Look Back

Take a look at original footage from the first flight.

Aircraft

November 30, 2023

Bombardier Delivers 150th Global 7500, Looks Forward to Global 8000

There's plenty of space to relax on 7,700nm flights.

Aircraft

November 29, 2023

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.

Aircraft

November 21, 2023

More Articles

Boeing Commences 777-8 Freighter Production

Assembly of the first 777-8F wing is underway at the airframer's Everett facility

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

L3Harris To Equip Electronics Warfare G550s for Italy

The converted business jets will have electromagnetic attack capability

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots

Aircraft

July 25, 2025

Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator

7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system

Training and Workforce

July 25, 2025

Space Leasing Group Orders 25 Beta Alia Electric Aircraft

Lessor of satellites and ground stations looks to emerging aviation tech

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

Stralis Signs Up U.S. Launch Customer for Hydrogen-powered Bonanza

California-based Aviate Enterprises has agreed to buy an unspecified number of the converted light aircraft

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

Jetcraft Partners with Aero Capital To Offer Magellan

Magellan provides an in-depth customized view of aircraft ownership costs

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

Elixir’s Two-seat Trainer Gains FAA Part 23 Certification

Approval gives the French manufacturer access to the U.S. flight school market

Regulations and Government

July 24, 2025

Textron Aviation 2Q Jet Deliveries Jump 17%

Post-strike recovery continues as manufacturer ramps production and reports strong aftermarket growth

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 2 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

Gulfstream Soars as Bizjet Deliveries, Revenues Rise

Company raised 2025 shipment forecast to 150 to 155 aircraft

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

FAA Announces Final Mosaic Rule at Oshkosh Event

Removes weight limitations and allows sport pilots to fly more complex aircraft

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

Joby Ramps Up eVTOL Aircraft Production in California

Another JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft recently rolled off the production line

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

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