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.
Aircraft
Eve Adds Funding and Partners to eVTOL Aircraft Program
The Embraer spin-off now has cash runway to support work through 2027
Aircraft
MBDA To Add Orchestrike AI to Spear Missiles
Artificial intelligence can enhance the performance of attacks by Spear missile swarms
Training and Workforce
Leonardo Launches M-346 Enhancement Program
The Block 20 iteration meets modern training and operational requirements
Maintenance and Modifications
Bain Forecasts MRO Pain
Increased productivity, capacity and M&A seen as solutions
Engines
Jekta and ZeroAvia Team to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Seaplane
Hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 features quadruple the range of the battery-powered model
Rotorcraft
Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut
The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe
Aircraft
AI-powered 'Wilbur' Platform Tackles Traceability
Wilbur verifies that aircraft parts are "authentic, legal, and correct."
Airports
Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure
Aircraft
Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough
The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA
Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA
Aircraft
Race to Market Heats Up For eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers
Some competitors are running low on cash, and some big dark horses await their moment
Aircraft
Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions
1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Engines
RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs
Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications
Maintenance and Modifications
Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK
Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Aircraft
Germany to Build Brimstone Missiles
The precision-strike weapon will arm the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
Aircraft
Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes
Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043
Aircraft
Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough
Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent
Engines
New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines
GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications
Aircraft
New NATO Member Sweden Lifts Lid on Future Fighter Studies
The Scandinavian state could buy into the multinational GCAP or FCAS programs, or could develop its own fighter system
Aircraft
Gripen E Fighter Makes Progress On Home Front and In Brazil
Two-seat Gripen F warplane prepares for its first flight
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Shipments Climb 18% in First Half of 2024
The Brazilian company's backlog has reached a seven-year high
Aircraft
Leap-powered Airbus A321XLR Wins EASA Type Certification
Powered by the CFM Leap-1A engines, the narrowbody airliner is ready for service entry
Aircraft
XTI Attracts More Investment for TriFan 600
The VTOL business aircraft has been in development for a decade
Aircraft
Vref: Used Bizjet Market Facing Slowdown with Rising Inventory, Lower Prices
Inventory has increased for six consecutive quarters, Vref says
Aircraft
Omani Transport Group Prepares To Operate Laila Uncrewed VTOL Freighter
Mwasalat signed a partnership agreement with California-based start-up Odys Aviation
Airlines
Saudia Signs To Buy Up to 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft
The Middle East airline will support the manufacturer in securing type certification in Saudi Arabia
Aircraft
Vertical Reveals Second eVTOL Prototype Ahead of Flight Testing
The new VX4 model has a 20% greater power-to-weight ratio than the first prototype
