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.

Nagpur Selected For Indian C-390 Assembly Facility

Localized production of Embraer’s multi-mission airlifter still subject to contract win

October 4, 2026

Embraer KC-390 at Singapore Airshow 2026

Aircraft Researchers Group To Again Host Connect Event at NBAA-BACE

Event allows for casual, in-person networking

October 2, 2026

Aircraft Research Group happy hour at NBAA-BACE 2025

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

Aero-Mach reinforces Ontic’s manufacturing, support, and distribution capabilities

October 2, 2026

Aero-Mach headquarters

Embraer Soars with 41 Business Jet Deliveries in Q3

Manufacturer is on track to meet its forecast total

October 2, 2026

Embraer's executive jet product line up

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight

Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch

Less expensive than a turboprop, the P2012 VIP is a niche within a niche.

Tecnam P2012 VIP at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

Piaggio Aero Is Rolling Out Plans for the NX Version of Its P.180 Avanti Aircraft

New avionics and cabin upgrades are in the works.

Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti Evo at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

The 2026 Aero Friedrichshafen Show Had Its Largest Business Aviation Presence Yet

It has established itself as a significant aviation trade show in Europe.

Dassault Falcon 6X at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

SkyFly Prepares eVTOL Aircraft for Axe Approval Under FAA MOSAIC Rules

The aircraft has a 100 mile range and is intended for personal use.

October 2, 2026

Skyfly Axe at EAA Airventure 2026

Lapland Air Wing Receives First Finnish F-35A Fighter

Rollout ceremony follows touchdown of air force’s first two aircraft

October 2, 2026

F-35A lands in front of control tower, Finland

AIN Buys Air Charter, Frax Buyer’s Guide SherpaReport

Move will enhance AIN’s connection with air charter and fractional aircraft purchasers, brokers, and providers

Charter & Fractional

October 1, 2026

Jet at NBAA Miami forum

Stratolaunch Expands Hypersonic Test Fleet With 777

Third aircraft set to carry Talon-A hypersonic flight test vehicles to launch altitude

October 1, 2026

777 in desert, Stratolaunch branding

Piaggio Organizes Inaugural Avanti Owners’ Meet in U.S.

Texas conference to unite owners and operators in early October

October 1, 2026

Aerial view of Grand Galvez hotel

Manufacturers Move into a Renewed Material World

Manufacturers source and upcycle the latest in advanced materials

October 1, 2026

Pilatus Aircraft technicians

Vantage Point: Examining the Bifurcated Market

RVA predicts deliveries will reach nearly 900 aircraft this year

October 1, 2026

Primary Business Aircraft OEM Backlog Evolution

Deutsche Aircraft Opens D328eco Factory in Leipzig

Final assembly facility marks start of D328eco serial production

October 1, 2026

The Leipzig site, now complete, was under construction for just over three years.

NASA Teases Potential SR-71 Blackbird Return To Flight

Iconic Cold War spy plane removed from museum amid speculation

September 30, 2026

SR-71 with tail number 844 during 1990s flight test

Embraer Supplier Council Explores Innovations

Top suppliers met at Garmin facilities to collaborate

September 30, 2026

Embraer

SmartJets: Long-range Bizjets Driving Strong Used Market

Market to remain strong in fourth quarter

September 30, 2026

Bombardier Global 7500

Boeing Secures U.S. Navy F/A-XX Fighter Contract

$20 billion deal marks second new fighter award for major defense prime

September 30, 2026

Aircraft carrier deck marshaller with aircraft shrouded in smoke

Boeing Deals With Another 737 Max 10 Certification Delay

Complication from software change causes concern for airlines with new narrowbody on order

September 29, 2026

Boeing 737 Max 10 airliner

Airbus Makes First A350F Freighter Test Flight

First of two test aircraft flew from Toulouse for just over four hours

September 29, 2026

Airbus A350F freighter

South Korean Air Force Receives First KF-21 Fighter

Jet was first production example made by Korea Aerospace Industries

September 28, 2026

Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21

Uzbekistan Takes Delivery of First Embraer C-390

Milestone marks inaugural central Asian customer for Brazilian airframer

September 28, 2026

Grey C-390 in hangar