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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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United Airlines and Archer Reveal First Air Taxi Route in Chicago

Scheduled to launch in 2025, the first United eVTOL route will take passengers between O’Hare International Airport and Vertiport Chicago.

Aircraft

March 23, 2023

Elvis’s JetStar Rocks Jimmys World

YouTube personality Jimmy Webb has always wanted a “really cool” private jet but never dreamed he would achieve this goal by buying Elvis’s JetStar.

Aircraft

March 22, 2023

Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records

Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records

Aircraft

March 22, 2023

Ducommun Set To Acquire BLR Aerospace

Electronic and structural systems producer Ducommun believes its acquisition of BLR Aerospace will further boost its surging revenues.

Aircraft

March 21, 2023

Videos

Landing the Bombardier Global 7500 (Cockpit View)

Landing the Bombardier Global 7500 (Cockpit View)

Aircraft

April 8, 2019

The Bombardier Global 7500 Needs Hardly Any Runway to Take Off

The Bombardier Global 7500 Needs Hardly Any Runway to Take Off

Avionics

April 5, 2019

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2019

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Aircraft

March 15, 2019

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Turkey Unveils Stealth Fighter and Combat UAV

Despite the setbacks imposed by the tragic earthquakes that hit Turkey in February, TAI lifted the veil on the country’s fifth-generation fighter program.

Aircraft

March 20, 2023

ARJ21 Export Customer Starts Flight Training Campaign

The first ARJ21 operator outside of China, Indonesian low-cost carrier TransNusa Aviation, prepares for service launch.

Aircraft

March 17, 2023

Report Highlights Need for Crosswind Training in Globals

A UK AAIB report on a wingtip-strike incident involving a Global 6000 in gusty conditions highlights the need for more crosswind training in the type.

Aircraft

March 16, 2023

Aerocor Updates Beechcraft Premier Buyer’s Guide

Aircraft brokerage Aerator has released an updated Beechcraft Premier I/IA buyer's guide that includes aftermarket upgrades and by-the-hour program costs.

Aircraft

March 15, 2023

Volato Unveils HondaJet Charter Pricing Tool

Volato's charter pricing tool enables customers and brokers to get instant quotes for flights on its floating HondaJet fleet.

Aircraft

March 15, 2023

Asia-Pac Sees Fleet Contraction but Light Bizjet Growth

The fleet in the Asia-Pacific region shrunk by 30 aircraft in 2022, but the light and very-light-jet categories saw growth, reported Global Sky Media.

Aircraft

March 14, 2023

Boeing Lands Major Order Agreements from Saudi Airlines

Saudia and newly minted carrier Riyadh Air have agreed to place firm orders for a total of 78 Boeing 787s.

Aircraft

March 14, 2023

Russia Firms Seek Indigenous Bizjets as Sanctions Bite

As Russia's economy slowly improves, state corporations are significantly increasing their purchases of business jets.

Aircraft

March 14, 2023

Airbus Aims to Bring CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft to Market in 2025

Airbus Aims to Bring CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft to Market in 2025

Aircraft

March 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia Launches New Flag Carrier, Riyadh Air

Principals expect Riyadh Air to fly to 100 destinations by 2030, create 200,000 jobs, and add $20 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP.

Aircraft

March 13, 2023

KAI Unveils First ‘Gap-Filler’ Light Fighter for Poland

A dozen FA-50GFs are being delivered ahead of the full-spec FA-50PL to provide a replacement for Poland’s MiG-29s.

Aircraft

March 11, 2023

AINsight: Contract Issues Remain Hot as Jet Sales Cool

As the preowned business jet market is rebalancing to pre-pandemic norms, the devil is in the details of purchase contract terms.

Aircraft

March 10, 2023

Dassault Soars as Falcon, Rafale Order Book Swells

Dassault posted a €830 million profit in 2022 while its order book swelled to 87 Falcon business jets and 164 Rafale fighter jets.

Aircraft

March 9, 2023

Wheels Up Revenues Surge, but Losses Widen

Wheels Up reported record revenues in the fourth quarter and the operator expects to reach profitability in 2024.

Aircraft

March 9, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Aim to Transform Vertical Flight

Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.

Aircraft

March 8, 2023

Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429

The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.

Aircraft

March 8, 2023