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.

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Helios Horizon Flies Solid-State Battery Demonstrator

Nonprofit group targets stratospheric electric flight this year

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

Electra Unveils Turbo-electric Airliner Concept

‘Double-bubble’ fuselage promises efficiency gains

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Demonstrator Goes Supersonic

X-plane reached Mach 1.1 during 81-minute flight

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

Gulfstream Aero Welcomes Latest Cohort of Bizav Apprentices

More than 60 recent high school graduates join company’s apprenticeship program

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

Videos

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Aircraft

May 21, 2026

Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch

Less expensive than a turboprop, the P2012 VIP is a niche within a niche.

Aircraft

May 18, 2026

Piaggio Aero Is Rolling Out Plans for the NX Version of Its P.180 Avanti Aircraft

New avionics and cabin upgrades are in the works.

Aircraft

May 11, 2026

The 2026 Aero Friedrichshafen Show Had Its Largest Business Aviation Presence Yet

It has established itself as a significant aviation trade show in Europe.

Aircraft

May 8, 2026

More Articles

Elie Saab Designs Bespoke Cabin for Global 8000 Jet

Reimagined interior emphasizes natural light and a warm color palette

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 8, 2026

ACASS Adds Two Long-range Kenya-based Jets to Fleet

BBJ2 and Embraer Legacy 650 will be available for global charter

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

FAA Clears Boeing to Start TIA Phase 4B Testing on 777X

Milestone marks progress in efforts to complete delayed type certification

Aircraft

June 8, 2026

Bombardier Global 8000 Sets First Speed Record

Aircraft flew from Montreal to Nice, France, in just more than six hours

Aircraft

June 5, 2026

Argus: Bizav Flying Up in May, but Momentum Slowing

Global business aircraft activity up 3.1% in May, but June expected to be more sluggish

Aircraft

June 5, 2026

AINsight: No Sign of Preowned Bizjet Market Slowing

Business jet demand seems undeterred by higher fuel prices or other rising costs

Aircraft

June 5, 2026

Volocopter Reveals VoloXPro eVTOL for the Light-sport Aircraft Market

The VoloXPro will come to the market at a relatively low price compared to other eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

June 4, 2026

Cessna M2 Gen3 First Flight Advances Cert Program

Prototype will now enter expanded flight test phase

Aircraft

June 3, 2026

ExecuJet MRO Services Boosts Falcon Support in Australia

Maintenance provider is investing in its Sydney Airport facility

Maintenance and Modifications

June 3, 2026

Textron Aviation Expands Wichita Flight-test Facility

Expansion was driven by SkyCourier and Denali programs

Aircraft

June 3, 2026

Honda Achieves First Full-scale eVTOL Flight

Remotely piloted aircraft completed 90-second flight in California

Aircraft

June 2, 2026

Textron Eyes CJ4 Gen3 FAA Cert as 500th CJ4 Rolls Out

Milestone aircraft is a Citation CJ4 Gen2

Aircraft

June 2, 2026

Electra Makes First 'Ultra Short' Urban Demo Flight

EL2 technology demonstrator lands on pier in Charleston, South Carolina

Aircraft

June 2, 2026

China's Volant Aerotech Secures Additional eVTOL Funding

New Series C investment to support 2027 certification goal

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 2, 2026

Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft

It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.

Aircraft

June 1, 2026

SyberJet Aircraft To Unveil SJ36 Mockup on October 19

Stretched version of the SJ30-2 will accommodate nine occupants

Aircraft

June 1, 2026