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
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Strong Growth, Rising Backlogs
Despite supply chain issues, the OEM delivered the most bizjets in 7 years
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues
Chinese company prepares to certify the larger, longer-range VT30 eVTOL model
Charter & Fractional
Bravo Air Plans To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft
The private charter operator is based in Augusta, Georgia
Aircraft
Vertical's Second VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Almost Assembled for Flight Testing
UK company wants to complete type certification in 2026.
Aircraft
What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?
AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower
Aircraft
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Leonardo Chases Growth in Five-year Business Plan
The Italian group will invest in digital technology, while also consolidating and seeking cost savings
Charter & Fractional
Falcon and Archer Launch Abu Dhabi-Dubai eVTOL Flights
Services will operate from Falcon Aviation's heliports in the UAE
Aircraft
Falcon Delivery Dip Hits Dassault's 2023 Revenues
Revenues last year fell by almost 31 percent to €4.8 billion ($5.2 billion) from €6.9 billion in 2022.
Aircraft
IAI Prepares To Manufacture Upgraded Gulfstream G280
Details of improvements for a follow-on to the G280 model remain largely secret
Aircraft
Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs, Prices Soften
The available inventory of business jets increased by 32 percent in February
Environment
Hybrid Pragmatism Could Be Vanguard for Aviation's Electric Dreams
Multiple hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft are in development
Aircraft
Leonardo Helicopter Deliveries Jump 24 Percent in 2023
Leonardo handed over 185 helicopters in 2023
Aircraft
Students To Help in NASA Quesst toward Quiet Sonic Booms
NASA awarded grants for supersonic noise trials
Aircraft
Airbus Sees eVTOL Race to Market as a Marathon
The company's urban air mobility unit sees no immediate case for on-demand air taxi services
Aircraft
Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft
The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft
Aircraft
Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport
Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet
Airports
Sugar Land Set To be Launch Pad for Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi Services
A vertiport at the city's airport could be part of a network across the Greater Houston area
Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Order for Four Parapublic 429s
Orders bolster the manufacturer's mission-focused fleet
Aircraft
Awaiting G700 Cert, Gulfstream Working Through G280 Disruptions
General Dynamics chair calls G700 delays a surprise of 2023
Aircraft
Embraer's Phenom 300 Continues Its Reign
The light jet was the top-selling business twinjet for the past four years
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Considers eVTOL, Infrastructure Lease Bundles
The leasing group has signed MOUs for 165 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Airbus Forges Ahead With Sustainability Goals
European airframer is breaking ground and forging new sustainability partnerships
Aircraft
Singapore Airshow Flying Display Team Aerobatic Highlights
Choreography in the air impresses the crowds at the Singapore Airshow
Aircraft
Lilium Orders 120 Chargers from Star Charge
Star Charge will power Lilium Jet eVTOL operations
