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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New Aircraft and Flight Booking Technology Could Reinvent Regional Air Services

Startups are finding new ways to reintroduce regional air transport.

Aircraft

July 7, 2025

Ascendance Steps Up Assembly of Atea Hybrid-electric VTOL Prototype

French company is now offering Sterna propulsion system to other aircraft developers

Engines

July 7, 2025

Textron Aviation Plans Record AirVenture Static Display

Oshkosh exhibit to span jets, props, and electric aircraft

Aircraft

July 7, 2025

Bombardier Opens Montreal Innovation and Design Center

New facility accelerates cabin design and testing

Aircraft

July 7, 2025

Videos

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

More Articles

Air One eVTOL Is Poised for Both Uncrewed and Private Pilot Roles

Early use cases include logistics operations with expanded cargo volume

Aircraft

July 4, 2025

Embraer’s Praetor Deliveries Take Off in 1H2025

OEM increased its midsize bizjet deliveries by 86% year over year in the first six months

Aircraft

July 3, 2025

Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility

Cirrus Aircraft will invest $13M to expand the facility by 30,000 sq ft

Aircraft

July 3, 2025

VoltAero Finds Backers for Malaysian Production of Cassio Aircraft

SEDC Energy and ACI Groupe plan to take equity stakes in the French start-up

Aircraft

July 3, 2025

Archer Flies Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Prototype in Abu Dhabi

Rival eVTOL developer Joby recently began flying its four-seat air taxi in Dubai

Aircraft

July 2, 2025

Natilus Unveils Interior Design for Horizon Blended-wing-body Airliner

200-seat airliner includes club seating and privacy pods

Cabin Interior and Electronics

July 1, 2025

U.S. Army Tasks Electra with Assessing Hybrid-electric Propulsion

Electra Aero has now won seven Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the Army

Engines

July 1, 2025

Eve Signs Agreement with eVTOL Air Taxi Partners in Costa Rica

Deal signed in the same week EHang sells 50 autonomous eVTOLs to a Chinese customer

Aircraft

July 1, 2025

Baykar Completes Piaggio Aerospace Acquisition

Turkish aerospace company acquires Italian aerospace entities following regulatory approval

Aircraft

July 1, 2025

Mystery Customer Buying Up to 120 Global, Challenger Jets

Undisclosed business jet buyer has yet to announce service offering

Aircraft

July 1, 2025

Celebrating the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th Birthday

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has operated its fleet of flying ambassadors since 1925

Aircraft

July 1, 2025

Decision on EBACE Show’s Future Deferred until Late July

Interim managing director Stefan Benz will take more time to consider long-term options

Aircraft

June 30, 2025

U.S. Air Force Evaluates MightyFly’s Cento Cargo Drone

Aircraft features patented Autonomous Load Mastering System

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

June 30, 2025

NYC Helitour Operator FlyNYON Orders Beta’s eVTOL Aircraft

FlyNYON will offer aerial photography flights on Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft

Aircraft

June 27, 2025

Step Aboard Qatar Executive's Gulfstream G700 Business Jet

Get a glimpse of Qatar's unique interior appointments.

Aircraft

June 26, 2025

EHang Plans Cold-weather eVTOL Trials in China’s Jilin Province

Jilin signs preliminary purchase agreement for 41 EH216-S aircraft

Aircraft

June 26, 2025