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.

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

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

February 11, 2025

Eve Air Mobility test aircraft with pusher motor running

EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations

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

February 11, 2025

Embraer E190F E-Freighter conversion

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

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

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

February 10, 2025

Singapore Airshow

Flight Testing a Dassault Falcon 7X with Rafale Fighter Tech

Flight Testing a Dassault Falcon 7X with Rafale Fighter Tech

Dassault’s Falcon 6X Business Jet Flies For the First Time

Dassault’s Falcon 6X Business Jet Flies For the First Time

Elevate Your Business - Bombardier Corporate Fleet Solutions

Elevate Your Business - Bombardier Corporate Fleet Solutions

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

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

February 10, 2025

Airbus ZeroE hydrogen airliner concept

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

Airbus ACJ Gogo/Satcom Direct connectivity

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

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

February 7, 2025

Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades for Citation CJs, XLS+

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

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

February 7, 2025

A map comparing travel times between Beppu and Yufiun via eVTOL, road, and rail

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024

February 6, 2025

200th Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (Photo: Bombardier)

Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil

PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility

February 6, 2025

Eve vertiport concept in Brazil

With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance

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

February 6, 2025

Bombardier Challeger 3500 business jet

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

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

February 5, 2025

Flexjet Embraer Praetor 600 in flight

Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity

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

February 5, 2025

Daher production line in Stuart, Florida

Flexjet Inks $7B Order for Embraer Business Jets

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

February 5, 2025

Flexjet CEO Michael Silvestro and Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Micheal Amalfitano

Canada Gets Its First SkyCourier from Textron Aviation

The utility twin turboprop will be used as a cargo hauler in the Ontario region

February 4, 2025

Air Bravo CEO with SkyCourier

Gulfstream Welcomes Tim Waterman as New SVP and CFO

Former CFO Josh Thompson is now president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

February 4, 2025

Tim Waterman

Canadian Airline Nolinor Orders Kona Cargo Freighters

The charter operator agreed to buy multiple Kona production slots from Natilus

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 4, 2025

Natilus Kona with Nolinor livery

Tariffs Raising Uncertainty for Aviation Industry

Plans for tariffs follow through on campaign pledge but are evolving

February 3, 2025

Bombardier Challenger 3500

AINsight: Private Aircraft Broker Career Pathways

Exploring pathways in aircraft brokerage for the NextGen

Training and Workforce

January 31, 2025

The first Learjet

Pipistrel Flies Nuuva V300 Multi-role Drone for the First Time

Remotely monitored autonomous aircraft will have a payload of 600 pounds and range of 300 nm

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 31, 2025

Pipistrel Nuuva V300 autonomous drone