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.
Aircraft
Bombardier On Pace for 2025 Goals, Sees Balanced Growth
President and CEO Éric Martel opened the door to future acquisitions
Aircraft
MEBAA Show Offers New Features for Thriving Bizav Region
The 10th edition of the show will be held from December 10 to 12 in Dubai
Aircraft
Bombardier Celebrates New Toronto Production Home
The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
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AOPA To Tell Story of General Aviation with National Mall Flyover
60 aircraft representing 15 'chapters' of GA will participate
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Canadair Challenger: A Widebody Pioneer
Bombardier's successful programs trace back to a company that produced flying boats during World War II
Regulations and Government
AutoFlight Begins Chinese Certification of Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft
In March, Chinese officials approved the CarryAll autonomous freighter version
Aircraft
Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE
The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Aircraft
Embraer, Gulfstream Take Bigger Slices of Bizjet Market
Embraer gained 4.6 points of market share since 2009, while Gulfstream went up 2 points
Aircraft
Joby Expands Early eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
Car maker Toyota is supporting Joby with high-volume manufacturing expertise
Aircraft
Eviation Reveals Latest Redesign of Alice Electric Airplane
With a new CEO in place, supplier selections will be announced later this year
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals
Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium
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WWII-vintage Martin Mars Flying Boat To Return to U.S.
The massive flying boat will become a display at Arizona's Pima Air and Space Museum
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U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations
The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby
Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Aircraft
Bombardier Deliveries Dip but Orders Soar
The airframer delivered two fewer business jets and a mix that leaned toward the Challenger
Aircraft
Bombardier Continues Evolution with New Brand Identity
The 'Bombardier Mach' logo recognizes ambitious plans for the future while nodding to the past
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2024
Manufacturer expects to hand over 160 aircraft to customers this year, almost 50 more than in 2023
Aircraft
Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers
Manufacturer expects to hand over 50 to 52 of the ultra-long-range business jets this year
Aircraft
Japanese Charter Service Signs Deal with Eve for 50 eVTOL Aircraft
AirX plans eVTOL charter flights and sightseeing tours in Tokyo
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Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights
Alia 250 eVTOL prototype aircraft achieves key transition from hover to cruise flight
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Daher Commemorates Margrit Waltz's 960th Ferry Flight
The 960th flight involved a trip in a TBM 960
Aircraft
Aura Aero Secures First Integral E Customer in Norway
Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders
Aircraft
IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions
253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023
Aircraft
Electra Wins $1.9 Million Army Contract for Wind Tunnel Tests
Small Business Innovation Research contract explores blown-wing tech
Aircraft
Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years
The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush
Rotorcraft
Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin
The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft
Environment
EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 62% since 2005
Emissions also fell 38% between 2019 and 2022 despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Aircraft
Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico
The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows
Aircraft
Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production
Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
