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.

PlaneSense Takes Keys to First Pilatus PC-24

The delivery ceremony followed U.S. FAA and EASA certification of the new Pilatus twinjet in December.

February 8, 2018

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Cobra Maneuver

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Cobra Maneuver

February 8, 2018

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers

February 8, 2018

Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled

Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled

February 7, 2018

The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight

The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight

February 7, 2018

Piper Trainers Headed to China in Record-breaking Deal

Fanmei Aviation Technologies orders more than 150 aircraft for training fleet; Deliveries commence in March, continue for seven years

February 7, 2018

Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage

With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.

February 7, 2018

Honda Aircraft Aims To Expand Asia Bizjet Interest

The Japanese aircraft manufacturer sees plenty of opportunity for sales of the HondaJet in Asia.

February 7, 2018

Mitsubishi to Add Seventh Flight Test Article for MRJ Effort

No “show stoppers” as program progresses toward delivering on promise of late 2019 certification

February 7, 2018

CAAS Inks New, Updated Civil Aviation Agreements

Updated bilateral safety initiative with the U.S. leads list of collaborative approaches championed by the Singaporean authority.

February 7, 2018

Bombardier Foresees Strong Need for 60- to 150-Seat Transports

Canadian airframer says economic growth will drive demand; positions its Q400 turboprops, CRJs and small single-aisle airliners as the solution.

February 7, 2018

UTC Wins Place on KF-X as Korean Program Advances

UTC Aerospace Systems to provide key components to KF-X prime contractor KAI, but Korea must develop its own AESA radar.

February 7, 2018

Falcon 8X comes to Singapore

Dassault's long-range Falcon 8X business jet is making its debut at the Singapore show as business slowly improves

February 7, 2018

EFW Launches A321P2F with Order from Vallair

ST Aero-Airbus joint venture to deliver first airplane by end of 2019.

February 7, 2018

Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders King Airs

The Australian RFDS has placed an order for two modified Beechcraft King Air 350 cargo aircraft.

February 7, 2018

Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales

Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.

February 6, 2018

Dassault Falcon Sees Asian Sales Success

Indonesian buyer opts for Falcon 8X as Dassault reports increasing interest in Falcons again in China.

February 6, 2018

Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market

The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.

February 6, 2018

Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100

New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.

February 6, 2018

The Singapore Debutante's Ball

A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances

February 6, 2018