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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Whisper Reveals ‘Collaborative Logistics Aircraft’ Family

U.S. Air Force funds work on quiet, autonomous, hybrid-electric cargo aircraft

Aircraft

May 6, 2025

Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider

Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network

Maintenance and Modifications

May 5, 2025

Bombardier Eyes Uncrewed Future for EcoJet Technologies

In the shorter term, Global 8000 is nearing completion

Aircraft

May 1, 2025

Bombardier Sees Revenue Jump, More Tariff Certainty

Revenues reached $1.5 billion in the first quarter with 23 deliveries

Aircraft

May 1, 2025

Videos

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations

Aircraft

April 17, 2025

Beta’s New Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Has Flown Coast to Coast in the U.S.

An electric CTOL aircraft will be easier to certify than an eVTOL, and has many applications.

Aircraft

March 5, 2025

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?

The road to certification is an expensive one.

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

More Articles

Diamond Aircraft Leads Hydrogen-electric Hybrid Propulsion Project

Meanwhile, eVTOL aircraft developer Volocopter is being integrated by new owner Diamond

Engines

May 1, 2025

Pilot Report: An Epic Epic E1000 GX

The high-performance turboprop goes fast and is a pleasure to fly

Aircraft

May 1, 2025

Wheels Up Reports Progress in Challenging Market Conditions

Private lift group’s CEO acknowledges U.S. trade policy has prompted dip in market sentiment

Charter & Fractional

May 1, 2025

Amprius Launches Higher-energy ‘SiCore’ Batteries for Aircraft

450 Wh/kg SiCore batteries are now commercially available

Aircraft

April 30, 2025

Gulfstream Racks Up 700th City Pair Record

It comes on the heels of the G800's FAA and EASA certification.

Aircraft

April 29, 2025

Textron Aviation Opens $40M Career & Learning Center

Facility has four zones for applicants, new hires, trainees, and students

Training and Workforce

April 29, 2025

Hexa eVTOL Aircraft Suffers Rotor Failure at Osaka World Expo

Single-seat multicopter landed safely after the incident

Accidents

April 28, 2025

Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator

Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030

Aircraft

April 28, 2025

United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner

Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner

Airlines

April 24, 2025

Embraer Executive Jets Reaches New Backlog High

Phenom and Praetor backlog now stands at $7.6 billion

Aircraft

April 24, 2025

Textron Aviation 1Q Jet Deliveries Dip, T-props Surge

Aftermarket growth bolsters revenues as manufacturer continues post-strike recovery

Aircraft

April 24, 2025

Gulfstream Deliveries, Revenues, and Earnings Soar in Q1

Company hits on all cylinders as it ramps up G700 deliveries and prepares for G800 service entry

Aircraft

April 23, 2025

Charter Operator Signs for More Atea Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft

Philippines-based company signed a letter of intent with France’s Ascendance

Charter & Fractional

April 23, 2025

G700 Flight Brings Gulfstream Fleet to 700th Speed Record

G700 has already contributed 80 speed records to Gulfstream’s fleetwide 700 total

Aircraft

April 22, 2025

Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator

A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1

Aircraft

April 22, 2025

Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short

U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 22, 2025