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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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Argus: Bizav Ops Kick Off Year with Global Increases

Worldwide business aviation operations were up 7% YOY in January

Aircraft

February 13, 2025

Wuhan Company Orders AutoFlight's CarryAll and Prosperity eVTOLs

Sales agreement covers a dozen CarryAll and Prosperity aircraft

Aircraft

February 13, 2025

End of an Era as the Last G650 Rolls Off Production Line

Iconic ultra-long-range business jet will be succeeded by the G800

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Extra 400/500 Certificate Holder Files for Insolvency

German company provided support for the few that had been manufactured

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Videos

Volocopter Flies its eVTOL Aircraft During the Paris Olympics at Versailles

eVTOL companies are trying to instigate their own revolution

Aircraft

August 14, 2024

As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck

2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.

Aircraft

August 12, 2024

The Lilium Jet Aircraft Utilizes Thirty Electric Fans to Fly Emissions-Free

Its unique engine architecture makes the aircraft stand out from competitors

Aircraft

August 7, 2024

Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings

An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.

Aircraft

August 6, 2024

More Articles

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog of $26.3 Billion in Q4

The airframer’s private jet and services and support divisions both saw new peaks

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Archer Raises Capital To Exploit Military Demand for VTOL Aircraft

Meanwhile, ‘technical delays’ raise questions over efforts to relaunch Lilium’s eVTOL progradm

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 12, 2025

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations

Conversion of E190 passenger airliner now certified by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued the G-1 document to the start-up

Regulations and Government

February 11, 2025

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

BAAFEx 2025 to host Boeing, VistaJet, Lufthansa, and more in Singapore

Aircraft

February 10, 2025

Airbus Admits Hydrogen Airliners Could Take Longer to Deliver

European aerospace group says it will not meet target of certifying a hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2035

Aircraft

February 10, 2025

Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators

Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 7, 2025

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity

Avionics

February 7, 2025

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

Oita's local government partners with SkyDrive and Kyushu Railway Company

Aircraft

February 7, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024

Aircraft

February 6, 2025

Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil

PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility

Airports

February 6, 2025

With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance

Montreal airframer believes impact of tariffs would be felt equally across the U.S. and Canadian border

Aircraft

February 6, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity

France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7B Order for Embraer Business Jets

Deliveries will start in 2026 and will greatly enlarge Flexjet’s fleet

Aircraft

February 5, 2025