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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China's AutoFlight Delivers First CarryAll eVTOL Freighter

Civil Aviation Administration of China granted an airworthiness certificate on July 21

Aircraft

July 30, 2025

Textron Aviation Upgrades Depend on Customer Input

Denali, SkyCourier among the many aircraft on display at EAA AirVenture

Aircraft

July 29, 2025

UrbanLink To Operate Beta’s Electric Aircraft in South Florida

Start-up carrier will lease 10 Beta Alia CX300 airplanes

Aircraft

July 29, 2025

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

Videos

Airbus A400M Atlas Flies at the Paris Air Show

This versatile military transport is built for strategic and tactical airlift missions.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Extra 330 Aerobatic Aircraft Flies at the Paris Airshow

With a high power-to-weight ratio, the Extra 330 can move through the air in unexpected ways.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole fighter is always a highlight of the Paris Air Show flying display.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Lockheed Martin F-35 Stuns Crowds with Flying Display at the Paris Air Show

The F-35's most impressive flying display yet.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

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

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