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.

Bombardier Lands Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Bizjet Fleet Deal

Firm order for 12 business jets carries options for 48 more

November 13, 2026

Arnaud Martinez of THC and Éric Martel of Bombardier sign agreements at a table in front of a Bombardier business jet.

Natilus Picks Wing Supplier for Blended-wing Freighter

Kona’s carbon-fiber wings will have a conventional spar-and-rib structure

November 13, 2026

A rendering shows Natilus’ Kona in flight

Bombardier Laying Groundwork for Future Aircraft

What and when are still in question

November 12, 2026

Bombardier Challenger 3500 on taxiway

CJI Miami 2026 Preview: AI, Financing, and Policy

More than 600 attendees are expected

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 12, 2026

Textron Aviation Enhances Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet with Garmin Autoland and More

The refresh offers something new for both pilots and passengers.

November 11, 2026

Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen 2 at NBAA-BACE 2026

Gulfstream Puts G400 Test Aircraft Through Paces En Route to Certification

It set a speed record from Miami to Las Vegas on the way to NBAA-BACE.

November 3, 2026

Gulfstream test aircraft in flight

SyberJet Aims To Change Light Jet Market with SJ34 and SJ36

The company is working on its own avionics suite for the new aircraft.

October 29, 2026

SyberJet SJ36 debut at NBAA-BACE 2026

SkyFly Prepares eVTOL Aircraft for Axe Approval Under FAA MOSAIC Rules

The aircraft has a 100 mile range and is intended for personal use.

October 2, 2026

Skyfly Axe at EAA Airventure 2026

SOCAR Summit To Address Commercial Aviation’s Future

New conference will be held in Virginia on August 10 and 11, 2027

November 12, 2026

Howard Hardee, editor Leeham News & Analysis

Hydrogen Aviation Looks to the Ground for Revenue

Start-ups chase defense and data center work to fund aviation ambitions

November 12, 2026

A TUI Boeing 737 on an airport ramp, with a white utility truck, a white power unit, and a green tug hitched to its nose gear in the foreground.

Textron Aviation Enhances Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet with Garmin Autoland and More

The refresh offers something new for both pilots and passengers.

November 11, 2026

Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen 2 at NBAA-BACE 2026

GJC: Bizjet Market on Pace for Strong Finish in 2026

All metrics point to a healthy market fueled by GDP growth

November 11, 2026

Generic business jet

India Opens Door to Fractional Aircraft Ownership

Industry leaders note a maturing market and growing customer base

Charter & Fractional

November 11, 2026

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Comac Opts For Shrink Versus Stretch With C919 Derivative

New single-aisle is expected to have good access to high-altitude airports

November 11, 2026

Comac C919 airliner

Joby and Archer Push eVTOL Passenger Flights to 2027

Rivals’ first passenger flights hinge on different flight-test milestones

November 11, 2026

Joby’s white and blue S4 air taxi flying above the downtown Tampa skyline.

Embraer Bizjet Revenues Climb on Pricing, Praetors

Company overall reached record third-quarter revenues in 2026

November 10, 2026

Embraer Praetor 500E and 600E

U.S. Marines Opt for Tactical Airlift King Air 360

Modified twin turboprop is designated as the UC-12W

November 10, 2026

Textron Aviation King Air 360CER

Florida Air Service Taps PC-12s and Electric Aircraft

Future Flight Global has partnered with FBO chain Signature Aviation

November 10, 2026

FFG Kissimmee event

Eaton Systems Selected for Dassault Falcon 10X

Agreement includes system-level modeling and validation activities

November 10, 2026

Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X prototype

North America Bizav Ops Dip for First Time in 19 Months

Reverses a trend since early 2025

November 9, 2026

Bombardier Global 6500

Chinese Start-up Launches Hybrid-electric Business Jet

Belyn 100HF aircraft could have a range of 1,890 nm

November 9, 2026

BAIRAC's Belyn 100HF aircraft

G550’s Six Days in Iran Trigger U.S. Forfeiture Bid

U.S.-built airframes stay under U.S. jurisdiction regardless of registry

Regulations and Government

November 6, 2026

Deer Jet G550

Sporty’s Ornament Marks 35 Years of the Pilatus PC-12

Limited-edition piece lands as Autoland joins the Pro

November 6, 2026

Sporty’s annual crystal Christmas ornament honors the Pilatus PC-12, which gained Autoland approval on the Pro variant in September.

Atlantic Aviation’s Vertiport Venture Teams with Electra

Partners are looking at infrastructure options for New York City

November 6, 2026

Electra EL2 aircraft at Downtown Skyport