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.

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

Textron Aviation Defense Leonardo M-346N jet trainer

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

Dassault Falcon 6X business jet

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015

Bombardier Challenger 3500 overwater (Photo: Bombardier)

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

Piper Seminole wing with DeltaHawk engine

Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services

Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services

October 17, 2022

Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability

Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability

Maintenance and Modifications

October 17, 2022

What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane

What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane

October 12, 2022

All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service

All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service

October 7, 2022

Boeing Commences 777-8 Freighter Production

Assembly of the first 777-8F wing is underway at the airframer's Everett facility

Robot arm operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a 777-8 Freighter wing spar

L3Harris To Equip Electronics Warfare G550s for Italy

The converted business jets will have electromagnetic attack capability

L3Harris G550 electronic warfare aircraft

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots

Special Olympics Airlift Textron/Cessna

Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator

7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system

Training and Workforce

Embraer-CAE Training Services E195-E2 full flight simulator

Space Leasing Group Orders 25 Beta Alia Electric Aircraft

Lessor of satellites and ground stations looks to emerging aviation tech

Two Beta Alia CX300s fly over Chicago

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

Stralis Beech Bonanza A36 aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Jetcraft Partners with Aero Capital To Offer Magellan

Magellan provides an in-depth customized view of aircraft ownership costs

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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

Elixir Aircraft FAA Part 23 Certification

Textron Aviation 2Q Jet Deliveries Jump 17%

Post-strike recovery continues as manufacturer ramps production and reports strong aftermarket growth

Citation Latitude

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 2 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

A variety of new airliners are being discussed for to enter service in the next decade or more.

Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards

Skyryse One modified Robinson R66 helicopter

Gulfstream Soars as Bizjet Deliveries, Revenues Rise

Company raised 2025 shipment forecast to 150 to 155 aircraft

Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023

FAA Announces Final Mosaic Rule at Oshkosh Event

Removes weight limitations and allows sport pilots to fly more complex aircraft

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

Joby Ramps Up eVTOL Aircraft Production in California

Another JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft recently rolled off the production line

N545JX flies over Marina, California

Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market

Gulfstream G650/650ER (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe

Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.

Elixir Aircraft at Paris Air Show 2025