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.
April 20, 2019, 11:43 AM

UAC Denies Media Reports on CR929 Sales Dispute with COMAC

Russian OEM claims news reports of a rift are not accurate

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Global 7500 in flight
Apr 17, 2019 - 1:10 PM
Pilot Report: Bombardier Global 7500
The airplane more than delivers on speed and range promises, while offering a comfortable environment for pilots and crew.
Apr 17, 2019 - 10:33 AM
Textron Aviation Deliveries Soar in First Quarter
Parent company's chief tells analysts Longitude deliveries won't begin until third quarter.
Apr 17, 2019 - 3:05 AM
USAF Sends F-35s for First Combat Ops; RAF Set To Follow
Nearly three years after achieving IOC, the USAF's F-35As have been dispatched to the Middle East for the first operational deployment
Gulfstream G650ER
Apr 16, 2019 - 11:31 PM
Gulfstream Sells G650 to Jiachen Group
The sale is the first for a G650 to a company based in Liaoning Province, China.
Apr 16, 2019 - 8:31 PM
Cirrus Hopes To Deliver Vision Jet in China This Year
The availability of jet fuel should make the Vision Jet popular in China.
Embraer Legacy 500
Apr 16, 2019 - 8:25 PM
Opportunities Abound for Embraer in Asia-Pacific
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has seen some success with deliveries of business jets and commercial aircraft in China.
Cessna Citation XLS+
Apr 16, 2019 (All day)
Cessna-Avic Joint Venture Receives XLS+ Order
China's flight inspection agency has ordered eight Citation XLS+ business jets from Cessna-Avic Aircraft (Zhuhai) Co.
ACJ319
Apr 15, 2019 - 8:30 PM
Airbus Corporate Jets Gunning For Repeat Customers
Airbus is optimistic that the ACJ fleet will rise despite a business jet slowdown in China.
Apr 15, 2019 - 4:42 PM
200th Citation Latitude Rolls Off Cessna Line
The midsize jet will be delivered later this year to NetJets, one of the type's single largest customers.
Apr 15, 2019 - 8:52 AM
International Panel To Convene on Max 8 Certification Probe
In an unusual move, the FAA has formed a Joint Authorities Technical Review involving a global collection of aviation authorities.