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.

ATR Evo turboprop in flight over clouds
May 18, 2022, 3:00 AM

ATR Eyes Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for New ‘Evo’ Turboprop

The Franco-Italian OEM is also exploring a new eco-design that includes new propellers as part of its drive to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.

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The camouflage-­style paint scheme underscores the HondaJet Elite S’s features, including new painting options, more range, added avionics capabilities, and cabin comfort features.
May 21, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Honda Aircraft Debuts HondaJet Elite S
Honda Aircraft presents HondaJet Elite S in EBACE debut and touts new concept jet plan as well as recent milestones.
Daher TBM 960
May 21, 2022 - 3:46 AM
Daher Riding High with New TBM 960
Daher's new TBM 960 sports a more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine with a five-blade composite propeller and digital e-throttle.
Designed to fit into the same airports as the 777, the 777X-9’s folding wingtips improve takeoff and climb, and cruise performance while minimizing the airplane’s footprint on the ground.
May 20, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Boeing Business Jets Highlights BBJ Max, Dreamliner, and 777X
BBJ Max return to service and forthcoming BBJ 777X propel prospects, Boeing reports at EBACE
Flexjet Embraer Legacy 500 on ramp
May 20, 2022 - 10:05 AM
Embraer Offers Ka-band on Super-mid Legacys, Praetors
Flexjet Europe is the first operator to install Ka-band on its Legacy 500 fleet.
Falcon 10X cabin
May 20, 2022 - 9:32 AM
Dassault Wins Red Dot Award for Falcon 10X Cabin Design
The Dassault Falcon 10X has also been named a finalist in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards private jet interiors category.
Digital rendering of hybrid-electric Dash 8 aircraft in flight
May 19, 2022 - 9:35 AM
Pratt Canada Picks Battery Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Project
Pratt & Whitney Canada has chosen Switzerland’s H55 to supply battery systems for its hybrid-electric Dash 8 demonstrator program.
VoltAero's Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft.
May 19, 2022 - 9:26 AM
VoltAero Offers Fractional Shares in Hybrid-electric Aircraft
The manufacturer's Cassio family of aircraft will be operated by partners throughout Europe, providing flights for fractional ownership clients.
Gulfstream G400 interior
May 19, 2022 - 8:11 AM
Gulfstream's G400 Making Program Progress
Gulfstream’s large-cabin G400 twinjet, with planned 2025 entry into service, gets star treatment at EBACE.
Boeing 737 landing at Farnborough airport during Farnborough International Airshow in 2018
May 19, 2022 - 1:37 AM
Farnborough International Airshow Set To Return in July
After the 2020 show was abandoned due to the Covid pandemic, organizers have invested in new features for the event to be held July 18-22.
Surf Air electric-hybrid Cessna Grand Caravan
May 18, 2022 - 1:10 PM
Surf Air IPO To Fund Hybrid-electric Fleet Conversions
Surf Air Mobility expects to raise $467 million through an IPO, which would fund conversion of its Cessna Grand Caravan fleet to hybrid-electric power.