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.

Gulfstream’s GIV celebrates milestone 25 years in service

Gulfstream Aerospace last month celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Gulfstream IV, which the Savannah, Ga.-based manufacturer said i

October 13, 2010

MU-2 support remains strong

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America’s (MHIA) Aviation Product Support Division provides support for some 400 MU-2 twin turboprop aircraft operating outside

October 13, 2010

Light jet market ebbs and flows along with general economy

Despite an active first quarter in the light jet market, the remainder of the year has proven to be a sobering reminder that the world continues to recover

October 13, 2010

Stratos Aircraft shows off its composite ‘people friendly’ jet

Stratos Aircraft, here at NBAA with a full-scale mockup of its Stratos 714 “very light personal jet” (Booth No.

October 13, 2010

Piaggio Aero Takes on Russian Market

Italian turboprop manufacturer Piaggio Aero, which recently announced its entry into the Brazilian market, plans to bring its business to Russia as well.

October 13, 2010

Extra Tries To Salvage Montrose Deal

Tomorrow night the Montrose County (Colo.) Commission will consider a revised incentive package aimed at luring Extra Aircraft to build an assembly plant t

October 12, 2010

First Phenom 300 Delivered in South America

Embraer's first South African customer for a Phenom 300 light jet, John McCormick, CEO of McCormick Property Developments, took delivery of his airplane la

October 12, 2010

Socata could resurrect Grob SPn

Daher-Socata is jointly studying plans for a new aircraft development under an exclusive agreement with Allied Aviation Technologies, which owns the asset

October 12, 2010

What Will SMS Add To the Falcon Flock?

The next big new idea from Dassault is its long-awaited SMS super-midsized jet program.

October 12, 2010

Boeing Takes Flak over 747-8 Freighter Delays

It didn’t take special insight to guess that Boeing wouldn’t meet its year-end target to certify and deliver the first 747-8 Freighter.

October 8, 2010

Mitsubishi Cuts Metal for MRJ as Sales Sag

Mitsubishi has tried not to let lackluster sales tarnish an efficiently run development campaign for the MRJ regional jet, the first metal for which worker

October 8, 2010

Curado stays patient as Embraer considers next move

No one would ever accuse Embraer CEO Frederico Curado of letting ego or impatience influence his decision-making.

October 1, 2010

Alenia Aermacchi M346 Confirmed for Singapore Trainer

Singapore last week confirmed its choice of the Alenia Aerm

October 1, 2010

EADS Flies Barracuda UCAV Demonstrator Again

The EADS Barracuda UCAV technology demonstrator

October 1, 2010

South African Air Force Mulls Airlift Requirements, Contenders

Airlift manufacturers were prominent at last month’s African Aerospace and Defence show in Cape Town, highlighting the need of the South African Air Force

October 1, 2010

Denel Aviation Revamps the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter

Last week Denel Aviation delivered the first fully upgraded Rooivalk back to the South African Air Force (SAAF).

October 1, 2010

UK’s Future A330 Tanker Progresses Amid PFI Controversy

The first Airbus A330 future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) made its first flight after conversion on September 13.

October 1, 2010

Preowned Update: Inventory continues steady decline from last year’s record high

The eye-popping total of 2,750 pre-owned aircraft for sale today is a lot based on historical standards, but it is well below the peak reached a little mor

October 1, 2010

First Delivery Target for Boeing 747-8 Freighter Shifts to Mid-2011

Boeing has shifted its schedule for the 747-8 Freighter to reflec

September 30, 2010

Republic To Fly Q400s through Winter

Republic Airways plans to continue operating three Bombardier Q400 turboprops from Denver this winter, reversing earlier plans to dismantle the fleet com

September 30, 2010