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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Bombardier’s First Global 8000 in Final Assembly

The ultra-long-range jet is on track to enter service this year

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Aerobatics Club Receives First Aura Aero Integral R Trainer

Dijon Voltige took delivery of the first of the new two-seat trainers three months after it achieved type certification

Aircraft

April 8, 2025

Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Europe

European business Aviation by the numbers

Operations

April 8, 2025

Bizav Industry Sees Opportunity Despite Challenges in Europe

Aircraft manufacturers and operators insist the sector is making a positive difference

Aircraft

April 7, 2025

Videos

Beta Technologies Flies First Production Alia CX300 CTOL Electric Aircraft

Beta's Alia CX300 CTOL was born from Alia 250 eVTOL program

Aircraft

December 3, 2024

Flying Privately: Explaining the Cirrus Vision Jet's Parachute and Autoland Features

These advanced safety features make this already-unique single engine jet stand out.

Aircraft

December 2, 2024

Flying Privately: Buying an Aircraft with a Broker

It pays to have a professional on your side

Aircraft

November 25, 2024

Flying Privately: How Aircraft Like the Bombardier Global 8000 Come to Life

We talk through the process from conception to delivery

Aircraft

November 21, 2024

More Articles

Bizav Industry Grapples with Ramifications of Global Tariffs

Aircraft from Canada appear to be exempt; not so in most other areas

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027

Company’s next model will likely be hybrid-electric and based off of the TBM 960 or Kodiak 100/900

Aircraft

April 4, 2025

Embraer First-quarter Bizjet Deliveries Rise from 2024

OEM saw a 28% increase from a year ago

Aircraft

April 3, 2025

Airbus Boosts A220 Output with Mirabel Delivery Center

European aerospace group produces narrowbodies in both Canada and the U.S.

Airlines

April 3, 2025

Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors

AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 3, 2025

Whisper Aero and Tennessee Tech Team on Quiet Electric Glider

Tennessee Tech students will ground-test the ‘Whisper Ultralight’ powered glider

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

Regional Air Mobility Summit Addresses Rebooting Local Air Transportation

Companies participating in McKinsey's annual summit meeting are optimistic but say commercialization is still a few years away

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

Cirrus Aircraft Revamps IQ App, Adds Pro Subscription

App has a cleaner and more streamlined user interface

Aircraft

April 2, 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines

Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs

Maintenance and Modifications

April 2, 2025

Stralis Sources Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Aircraft Conversion Plans

Test flights with a converted Bonanza A36 single-engined aircraft could start by the end of 2025

Engines

April 2, 2025

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 1, 2025

Daher Upgrades Kodiaks, Sees Higher Deliveries for 2025

Added features include PlaneSync and LED exterior lighting

Aircraft

April 1, 2025

Epic Unveils E1000 AX with Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland

Variant includes more than 25 new features and eight new paint schemes

Aircraft

April 1, 2025

Foundation Aims for First Learjet Polar Circumnavigation

Flight is a fundraiser to restore Learjet 23-003

Aircraft

March 31, 2025

ACJneo Type Certificate Validated in China

Local registration opens up more airports and offers tax benefits

Aircraft

March 31, 2025

Loch Lomond Acquires Two ‘No Emission’ Seaplanes

‘Blend of tradition and innovation’

Aircraft

March 31, 2025