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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IBGAA Gearing Up for 2025 Conference

Business aviation is gaining steam in Ireland

Aircraft

May 20, 2025

First Production Global 8000 Takes to the Skies

Next steps are completion, then entry into service later this year

Aircraft

May 19, 2025

Seven Cities In the Frame to be EBACE 2026’s Home

EBAA will announce future plans for its 2026 business aviation show on June 30

Operations

May 19, 2025

Opul Builds Charter Fleet with Quinta Jets Acquisition

Portuguese operator is based near the exclusive resort of Quinta do Lago

Charter & Fractional

May 19, 2025

Videos

The HondaJet Prototype First Flight Was 20 Years Ago, and We Look Back

Take a look at original footage from the first flight.

Aircraft

November 30, 2023

Bombardier Delivers 150th Global 7500, Looks Forward to Global 8000

There's plenty of space to relax on 7,700nm flights.

Aircraft

November 29, 2023

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.

Aircraft

November 21, 2023

UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 16, 2023

More Articles

Affinity Aviation Group Marks 10 Years with New Office

Company has steered acquisition and delivery of 63 aircraft

Aircraft

May 19, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

CJ4 Gen3 P1 Jet Joins Textron Flight Test Program

Avionics, human factors drive next phase of flying

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA and LA28 organizers sign exclusive deal with Archer Aviation

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

Spike Aerospace Resurfaces Supersonic Bizjet Candidate

S-512 promises “low-boom” Mach 1.6 travel

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

German Airline Plans To Operate Hydrogen-electric Beech 1900s

Evia Aero plans to operate scheduled services in several parts of Europe

Airlines

May 15, 2025

Electric Microliner Makes Pitch To Be a Travel Disruptor

German start-up Vaeridion is now getting support from the automotive division of Bosch

Aircraft

May 15, 2025

UrbanLink Orders 20 More Viceroy Electric Seagliders from Regent Craft

South Florida operator expects first deliveries in 2027

Airlines

May 14, 2025

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft

Engines

May 14, 2025

In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Design Process

High-net-worth individuals from around the world spend time in the UK capital

Cabin Interior and Electronics

May 14, 2025

Learjet Restoration Project To Move into NDT Phase

Since October, the group has spent 750 hours on the effort

Aircraft

May 14, 2025

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Gander Volmet Service Set for June Decommission

Aircraft can still request weather via North Atlantic HF

Regulations and Government

May 13, 2025

Ampaire Scores FAA G-1 for Hybrid-electric Propulsion System

FAA approves first G-1 certification basis for a hybrid-electric aircraft powertrain

Engines

May 13, 2025

Boeing Leadership Shuffle Means New CEO for eVTOL Developer Wisk

Engineering v-p Sebastien Vigneron has taken over from Brian Yutko

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Cargo Operator Plans To Fly Hydrogen-powered Caravan Aircraft

Single turboprop aircraft will be leased from asset management group Monte

Engines

May 13, 2025