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.

JStars Contenders Argue Merits of Business Jet Versus Airliner

A Gulfstream G550 can fly the JStars mission 'higher, faster, farther' and more affordably than an airliner, the manufacturer contends.

Viking Makes Oshkosh Debut with Milestone Aircraft

The Canadian manufacturer revived the Twin Otter assembly line and has now produced more than 100 of the rugged turboprop twins.

Daher Team Displays Morane-Saulnier Parasol Replica

Daher's replica of the Morane-Saulnier Type L Parasol World War I trainer took six years and more than 15,000 man-hours to build.

Airbus Moves Ahead of Boeing on Russian Fleet Size

A350-900 the only Western airliner to make an appearance at MAKS 2017

Blackhawk Announces New Caravan, King Air Programs

Program provides a 'reset' for Caravans. Certification of XP67A engine upgrade imminent.

Tecnam Provides Low-Cost Trainer to Argentina

The Italian company’s P2002JF very light aircraft (VLA) is graduating new pilots in a lease-purchase plus support deal.

Dassault Reaches New Heights with 2,500th Falcon

2,500th business jet is a Falcon 900LX that was handed over at Dassault's Little Rock Completion Center to a long-time Falcon customer based in the U.S.

Stratos 714 Arrives at Oshkosh

The company could offer a kit version of the aircraft before a certified version.

Russia’s MAKS Show Highlights T-50 PAKFA Progress

The fifth-generation fighter is cleared for limited production; new UAVs and helicopters were on display

CenTex Gets FAA Nod for Higher-weight King Airs

Halo 275 conversion increases mtow by 1,500 pounds

New Chinese Weapons Seen On J-10C Fighter

The PL-10 and PL-15 are reportedly high-performance next-generation air-to-air missiles.

Contractors Prepare for New Defense Flying Training Needs

Draken International and Cobham will jointly bid in the UK; ATAC will buy French Mirage F1s for U.S. requirements.

How the Mitsubishi Regional Jet Will Boost the Business of Regional Aviation

The aircraft features a modern flight deck and exceptional passenger experience.

Textron Delivers More Bizjets, Fewer King Airs in 2Q17

The division recorded a $54 million profit in the second quarter versus $81 million a year ago, primarily due to lower volume and mix.

Irkut MC-21 Wins Few Airline Orders at MAKS 2017

Air show deals include one new direct contract with Irkutsk-based Angara Airlines

Urals Boeing Plant To Triple Partners’ Titanium Capacity

Boeing expects Russian parts output to exceed $1 billion annually

Gulfstream Ships 550th G550

The ultra-long-range twinjet aircraft has amassed more than 50 city-pair speed records during its more than 10 years in service.

Aeroflot Places Follow-on Order for 20 SSJ100s

Flag carrier to operate 50 of the regional jets by next July

Global 7000 Program Surpasses 500 Flight-test Hours

Testing conducted over the 500 flight hours has demonstrated the capability of the aircraft's propulsion, avionics, electrical and mechanical systems.

Bombardier Global 6000 Premier Cabin Design Tour

Bombardier Global 6000 Premier Cabin Design Tour