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.

Boeing 737-800 Max (Photo: Barry Ambrose)
August 3, 2020, 5:49 PM

FAA Proposes Design Changes for Service Return of Max

The release of a proposed airworthiness directive is a key step in brining the Max back to service, Boeing and the FAA agree.

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Virgin Galactic Mach 3 concept (Photo: Virgin Galactic)
Aug 3, 2020 - 6:23 PM
Virgin Galactic Unveils Plans for Mach 3 Commercial Jet
Virgin Galactic completed its mission concept review and signed a non-binding agreement with Rolls-Royce as it lays out plans for a supersonic aircraft.
Boeing 737-800 Max (Photo: Barry Ambrose)
Aug 3, 2020 - 5:49 PM
FAA Proposes Design Changes for Service Return of Max
The release of a proposed airworthiness directive is a key step in brining the Max back to service, Boeing and the FAA agree.
Jetfly PC-24
Aug 3, 2020 - 11:29 AM
Jetfly Adds PC-12 NGX, Fifth PC-24 to Fleet
Jetfly Aviation marks the largest Pilatus fleet in Europe with 47.
Embraer Legacy 650
Aug 3, 2020 - 10:28 AM
Embraer Consolidates Business Jet Product Line
The manufacturer has quietly consolidated its product line to focus on its Phenom light jet and Praetor midsize jet offerings.
EHang 216F
Aug 3, 2020 - 9:33 AM
Emergency First Response Could Boost Urban Air Mobility
Some eVTOL aircraft pioneers see first-response emergency services as a strong early use case for urban air mobility operations.
Falcon
Aug 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Product Support Survey 2020, Part 1: Aircraft
Readers rate Dassault tops for jet support
CF-18 Hornet
Aug 3, 2020 - 5:02 AM
Canada’s Future Fighter Selection Enters the Final Straight
The long-running saga of what will be Canada’s next fighter could be decided in 2022 following the submission of bids from the three competitors.
F-15 Japan Super Interceptor
Jul 31, 2020 - 10:35 AM
Japan’s ‘Super Interceptor’ Takes a Step Forward
After the 2019 announcement of Japan’s decision to upgrade half of its Eagles, the program has advanced with the signing of the first agreement.
Mirage F1 ATAC
Jul 31, 2020 - 9:40 AM
ATAC, Draken, Tactical Air Secure ‘Red Air’ Work
The U.S. Air Force is rolling out its CAF/CAS program to provide contractorized adversary air services across its fighter bases.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Jul 31, 2020 - 9:34 AM
PC-12 NGX Gets Canadian Nod, Deliveries Start in UK
The upgraded Pilatus PC-12 NGX has received type certification from Transport Canada, and dealer Oriens handed over the first NGX in the UK.