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.

Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027

With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.

Eve eVTOL prototype hovering in flight

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers

Elysian E9X rendering in flight

Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri Orders Cessna Caravan

Indonesian operator to use additional aircraft for charter and logistics services

Two Cessna Caravans in flight against sunset

Magnifica Air Installing ACA Filtration System

New airline’s first aircraft to enter outfitting this month

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Magnifica ACJ321 neo parked on a ramp

Cirrus’ Vision Jet G2+ Offers an Entry into Business Jet Travel

The company has its own training program to help owners move up from their piston aircraft

January 17, 2025

Cirrus Vision Jet flying

Does a Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet Fit Your Travel Needs?

These airliner business jets might be more affordable than you think compared to purpose-built private aircraft.

January 9, 2025

Nose of Boeing Business Jets BBJ1

Flying the Updated Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

The SUV of jets can land on unpaved runways and has a massive cargo door

January 2, 2025

Pilatus PC-24 jet exiting hangar

In Japan, New eVTOL Aircraft Are Seen As a Way to Improve Public Transportation

Japans geography makes it an appealing market for eVTOLs

December 5, 2024

view of AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL on the ground

EBACE Show Canceled as New Format Fails To Win Support

EBAA trade group said lack of momentum made the show unviable

EBACE 2024 static display

Big Bizav Presence Expected at Aero Friedrichshafen Show

The event in Germany has become a prominent gathering point for the industry

Aero Friedrichshafen show

Vaeridion Fundraising to Build Microliner Prototype

Increased industrialization at Oberpfaffenhoffen follows acquisition of ex-Lilium battery center

Vaeridion Microliner

Global Bizav Activity Climbs 6.5% YOY in March

North America up 6.6% year over year, while Europe climbs 4.9%

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Phenom 300E

Comlux Receives U.S. Approval for ACJ TwoTwenty Cabin

FAA supplemental type certificate joins existing Boeing BBJ cabin approval

White ACJ TwoTwenty parked on ramp

Pilatus Acquiring Sales and Support Provider Air Alliance

Transaction includes flight training and aircraft charter/management operations

Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus PC-12

Vertical Achieves Piloted eVTOL Transition Flight

Valo prototype completes hover-to-cruise flight in key test

Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL prototype performs a piloted transition flight at Cotswold Airport

AOPA To Sell 2013 Citation M2, No Plan To Replace It

Leadership cites stewardship of member dollars, not cash need

AOPA Cessna 525 M2

Embraer Q1 Deliveries Rise 47% Year over Year

Executive jets account for 29 of total deliveries

Phenom 300 on a runway

FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Flips the Script on Certification

Program enables early commercial operations to inform future FAA rules

Wisk Aero eVTOL

Citation Ascend Starts European Demonstration Tour

The Ascend demonstrator is the first of the new type to cross the Atlantic

Cessna Citation Ascend at Farnborough Airport

NASA’s X-59 Flight-test Program Now Gaining Momentum

Aircraft is prepping for fifth flight test

NASA X-59 supersonic demonstrator in flight

Hagerty Jet Group: Preowned Gulfstreams Are Hard To Find

Few preowned Gulfstreams are available for sale and are selling quickly

Gulfstream G700 business jet

People in Aviation—April 2026

C.R. Sincock became president of Avfuel, Helen Hollis U.S. managing director for Luxaviation One.

People in aviation April 2026

Potential First Op Deployment for G550-based EA-37Bs

Two U.S. ‘Compass Call’ aircraft make first landing at UK’s RAF Mildenhall

L3Harris G550 electronic warfare aircraft

Vertical Raises Further $50 million For eVTOL Aircraft

UK company says it potentially has access to up to $850 million in additional funds

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Valo aircraft mockup illuminated