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.

Citation M2 Approved for High-elevation Airports

Now capable of operating at airports as high as 14,000 feet above sea level, Cessna’s light jet is well positioned for the Latin American market.

August 10, 2015

Gulfstream Sees More Growth, Including Brazil

The Latin American market, and that of Brazil in particular, has played its part in Gulfstream’s recent strong performance

August 10, 2015

Flight Demo: Searey Elite Amphibian

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey amphibian highlighted the versatility and pure fun of this type of aircraft.

August 10, 2015

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky

Cabin Interior and Electronics

August 10, 2015

650ER Makes LABACE Debut

Gulfstream sees larger in-region fleet, broader aircraft family and bolstered customer support as driving greater market penetration.

Dassault’s Latest Falcons Gather Momentum

French manufacturer believes its new aircraft are set for solid sales in South and Central America.

Latitude Prepping for Brazil Certification

The Citation Latitude is making its first LABACE appearance and is on track for Brazilian certification in early 2016.

Pilatus PC-24 Benefits from PC-12’s Success in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer sees excellent potential for future sales of the PC-12NG and the new PC-24 inLatin America.

Global Jet Capital Offers Wider Finance Options

New business aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital was launched in 2014 with an initial $2 billion fund.

HondaJet Launches Brazilian Sales Effort

Líder Aviação to serve as sales agent for HondaJet

Bombardier Brings a Trio of Jets to LABACE

Bombardier has yet to resolve the future of its new Learjet 85 model and the timetable for the Global 7000/8000 products.

Ultra-rapid Air Vehicle Patent Highlights Airbus R&D Efforts

The patent shows interesting features of an Airbus design for an ultra-rapid air vehicle that could carry 20 passengers at up to Mach 4.5.

Mitsubishi Inaugurates Seattle Engineering Center

Facility to administer certification flight-test program for new regional jet

Russia's Rostec Denies Major Impact from U.S., EU Sanctions

The government-controlled corporation said it has maintained and extended some relationships, including for the supply of titanium to Boeing.

Business Jet Transactions Slow In 2015

Pre-owned aircraft are selling faster and some pricing is improving, but fewer transactions are occurring.

API Gets EASA Ok for BBJ Split Scimitar Winglet

Several installations are in the pipeline for this year on BBJ aircraft.

Wing Section Suspected of Coming From MH370 Boeing 777

The trailing-edge wing flaperon was sent to an aeronautical laboratory in Toulouse, France, for further analysis.

Marines Make Fighter History, Declare F-35B Combat Capable

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Yuma, Ariz., is the first squadron to begin operations with the fifth-generation fighter.

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2015

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!

Product Support Survey 2015 Part I: Aircraft

AIN Readers rate the level of product support provided by aircraft manufacturers.