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.

F-22A Raptor 1st Fighter Wing
February 6, 2023, 5:04 AM

Chinese Balloon Downed in First Kill for the F-22 Fighter

The Chinese surveillance balloon had been tracked across Canada and the U.S. amid worldwide public interest.

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Beechcraft T-44C
Jan 28, 2023 - 5:12 AM
U.S. Navy Begins Multi-Engine Trainer Replacement Program
The new T-54A twin turboprop aircraft is based on the King Air 260, and will replace the T-44C, an earlier King Air derivative.
Gulfstream G700 in flight over clouds
Jan 27, 2023 - 12:13 PM
Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records
The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.
Digital rendering of Boom Overture in flight over clouds
Jan 26, 2023 - 2:03 PM
Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant
The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Airbus technicians perform winglet fitting on a China Eastern A350-900.
Jan 26, 2023 - 1:33 PM
Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year
After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.
Jan 26, 2023 - 11:45 AM
Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop
Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center
Jan 25, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
F-16 Jordan
Jan 25, 2023 - 5:28 AM
Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters
The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
Jan 24, 2023 - 12:55 PM
Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft
Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.
Dassault Falcon 10X cabin design
Jan 24, 2023 - 11:59 AM
Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos
The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.
Jan 23, 2023 - 7:45 AM
Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound
2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region.