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.

Comlux Signs First BBJ MAX 8 Completions Contract

The Swiss company carries out completions at a facility in Indianapolis.

October 10, 2017

TAG Aviation Asia Awarded San Marino AOC

San Marino AOC will open up more possibilities for TAG Aviation Asia customers, beyond the company’s Hong Kong AOC.

October 10, 2017

Latest JetNet iQ Industry Survey Offers Hopeful Signs

Things definitely could be worse, but for the time being, stability seems to be a good thing.

October 10, 2017

Stratos Plans Second Test Aircraft

Sets target price for new single engine jet at $3.5 million.

October 10, 2017

Dassault Chief Discusses Future Falcon

While frustrated with the new delay to the 5X program, Dassault Aviation is forging ahead with plans for a new business jet and a digital design process.

October 10, 2017

Longitude in Full Swing with Cert Approaching

Following a display at NBAA, the Longitude will embark on a North America tour that spans nearly four dozen cities before heading internationally.

October 9, 2017

Citation Latitude Becomes Billion-dollar Business

Textron Aviation is set to hand over S/N 104 this quarter and had delivered 81 Latitudes through June.

October 9, 2017

Textron Aviation's Hemisphere Order Book Officially Opens

The company is opening the orderbook as the program finishes up a series of wind tunnel testing and moves into next development phase.

October 9, 2017

Honeywell Again Lowers Bizjet Delivery Expectations

For the fourth straight year, Honeywell has reduced the delivery totals on its 10-year business aviation outlook.

October 9, 2017

BBJ Enjoys Banner Year for Sales

The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.

October 9, 2017

Ninth ACJneo is a 319 Set for Asia

Airbus Corporate Jets says it has sold a ninth ACJ320neo family aircraft.

October 9, 2017

Safe Flight Tests AoA Indicator Aboard Viking Twin Otter

The new AoA system may enhance the Twin Otter's already-legendary STOL capabilities

October 9, 2017

Blackhawk Unveils King Air 350ER Engine Upgrade Program

Latest XP67A kit targets special-mission operators.

October 9, 2017

Bombardier CS300 Stops at Delhi during Asian Tour

Canadian manufacturer sees big potential for narrowbody in capacity-constrained India

October 9, 2017

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.

October 9, 2017

Duncan Aviation Offering Flat-rate LoPresti BoomBeam Installs

The installation work can be done as ADS-B and other installations are performed on customer aircraft at Duncan's satellite shops.

October 9, 2017

Drake Group Acquires Parachute STC for Gulfstreams

The Drake Group has acquired the STC it helped develop, which permits parachuting humans and cargo from Gulfstream GV/G550 aircraft.

October 9, 2017

Bombardier Global 7000 Makes World Debut

World's largest purpose-built business jet is on track for EIS in 2018; eight customer aircraft currently on the production line.

October 9, 2017

Nextant Launches Phase II of 604XT Program

Phase II encompasses a two-zone interior and 500-nm range extension.

October 9, 2017

Falcon 5X Facing Potential Program Delay

Dassault's NBAA show press conference revealed a new delay for the 5X program, optimism for the business aviation market and improvements to the 8X.

October 9, 2017