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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Spike Aerospace Resurfaces Supersonic Bizjet Candidate

S-512 promises “low-boom” Mach 1.6 travel

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

German Airline Plans To Operate Hydrogen-electric Beech 1900s

Evia Aero plans to operate scheduled services in several parts of Europe

Airlines

May 15, 2025

Electric Microliner Makes Pitch To Be a Travel Disruptor

German start-up Vaeridion is now getting support from the automotive division of Bosch

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

UrbanLink Orders 20 More Viceroy Electric Seagliders from Regent Craft

South Florida operator expects first deliveries in 2027

Airlines

May 14, 2025

Videos

How New eVTOL Aircraft Like the Lilium Jet Could be Part of Your Future Green Travel Plans

eVTOL aircraft may be certified in the next few years

Aircraft

August 8, 2023

Lilium Gives Travelers a Taste of Future Flight in the Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft

This is what Lilium's four-seat configuration will look like

Aircraft

August 3, 2023

Your Best Option May Be a Pre-Owned Aircraft, but Get the Right Help – BJT Explainer

Hundreds of potentially suitable business jets and turboprops are available

Aircraft

August 1, 2023

Paris 2024 Olympics Could See First eVTOL Passenger Flights with Volocopter VoloCity

Passengers may have the chance to fly between a few sites in the Paris metro area

Aircraft

July 20, 2023

More Articles

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft

Engines

May 14, 2025

In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Design Process

High-net-worth individuals from around the world spend time in the UK capital

Cabin Interior and Electronics

May 14, 2025

Learjet Restoration Project To Move into NDT Phase

Since October, the group has spent 750 hours on the effort

Aircraft

May 14, 2025

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Gander Volmet Service Set for June Decommission

Aircraft can still request weather via North Atlantic HF

Regulations and Government

May 13, 2025

Ampaire Scores FAA G-1 for Hybrid-electric Propulsion System

FAA approves first G-1 certification basis for a hybrid-electric aircraft powertrain

Engines

May 13, 2025

Boeing Leadership Shuffle Means New CEO for eVTOL Developer Wisk

Engineering v-p Sebastien Vigneron has taken over from Brian Yutko

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Cargo Operator Plans To Fly Hydrogen-powered Caravan Aircraft

Single turboprop aircraft will be leased from asset management group Monte

Engines

May 13, 2025

Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload

Engines

May 13, 2025

SkyDrive Plans Aeromedical eVTOL Flights in Taiwan's Penghu Islands

Doctors and patients in Penghu could fly in SkyDrive's eVTOL aircraft

Aircraft

May 9, 2025

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Global Bizav Flying Continues Ascent in April, Says Argus

Despite erosion in Europe, flying activity rose 3.2% last month

Charter & Fractional

May 8, 2025

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade

Aircraft

May 7, 2025

Boeing and NASA Shelve X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Focus of research and development work will shift to ground-based testbed for thin wings

Sustainability and Environment

May 6, 2025

Whisper Reveals ‘Collaborative Logistics Aircraft’ Family

U.S. Air Force funds work on quiet, autonomous, hybrid-electric cargo aircraft

Aircraft

May 6, 2025