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.

Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory

Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 28, 2024

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Further in August

Average prices are down 8% YOY

August 28, 2024

EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier

H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft

August 27, 2024

An artist's impression of the Pipistrel Miniliner aircraft concept

Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter

NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans

Cabin Interior and Electronics

August 27, 2024

A digital rendering of the Whisper Jet in flight

New Aircraft and Engines Dominate NBAA Day One News

New Aircraft and Engines Dominate NBAA Day One News

October 23, 2019

Two New Aircraft and a Big Deal is Signed on the Eve of the 2019 NBAA Show

Two New Aircraft and a Big Deal is Signed on the Eve of the 2019 NBAA Show

October 22, 2019

How short landing performance takes Dassault’s new Falcon places other business jets can’t reach

How short landing performance takes Dassault’s new Falcon places other business jets can’t reach

October 22, 2019

Flying the Bombardier Global 7500 - AIN

Flying the Bombardier Global 7500 - AIN

October 22, 2019

Pilatus Set for Major Expansion in Florida

Plans also call for the development of a final assembly plant in Bradenton

August 27, 2024

Future Pilatus sales and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.)

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone

August 26, 2024

Airbus A350-1000 flying

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped

August 26, 2024

U.S. Navy King Air T-54A Trainer

Textron Aviation's SkyCourier Gets Philippines Nod

Textron Aviation will deliver the first SkyCourier into the region next year

August 26, 2024

Textron Aviation Cessna SkyCourier (Photo: Textron Aviation)

SNC To Lead ISR System Integration on Army Global 6500s

Sierra Nevada Corp. contract could be valued at up to $1 billion

August 23, 2024

U.S. Army Global 6500 for Hades program

NASA, MagniX Unveil Electric Power Flight Demonstrator

Air Tindi's old Dash 7 is ready for its electric engine retrofit

August 23, 2024

NASA's Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration aircraft

NBAA To Recognize Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin

Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin will be honored with one of NBAA's highest honors, the Meritorious Service Award

August 22, 2024

Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin in Paris, 2007

Increased eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Bottom Line

49 of its two-seat autonomous aircraft were delivered in the second quarter of 2024

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 22, 2024

EHang delivers EH216-S eVTOL aircraft to Xishan Tourism

Global 7500 Amassing Speed Records at Feverish Pace

Model has accrued more than 50 city-pair records in 50 weeks

August 21, 2024

Bombardier Global 7500 (Photo: Bombardier)

Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft

A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests

August 21, 2024

Lilium electrical power laboratory

Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft

Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design

August 21, 2024

Sora Aviation's S-1 eVTOL aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

Thrustborne flight is next

August 20, 2024

Vertical Aerospace VX4 prototype test flying

EBAA Goes It Alone with EBACE Show after NBAA Sells Stake

Europe's business aviation industry group will promote the Geneva show without its U.S. partner

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 19, 2024

EBACE 2024

Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force

USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight

August 16, 2024

A member of the USAF views Midnight during a test flight

Gulfstream's G400 Begins Flight-test Program

Large-cabin jet was announced in 2021

August 15, 2024

Gulfstream's G400 first flight

Post-pandemic Global Business Aviation Usage Surges

Managed aircraft saw the largest increase

August 15, 2024