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
Embraer Consigns Failed Boeing Merger to a Distant Memory
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer meets competitive challenges with diverse list of programs
Environment
Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener
Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
Aircraft
Green Regional Airliners Could Break the Market Mold
Several new hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft are in development
Aircraft
NOAA Places Order for Second Gulfstream G550
Jets will be outfitted with a bevy of atmospheric sensors
Environment
Dovetail Unveils Hydrogen-electric Propulsion System
The first powertrain has been tested with ground runs conducted in Spain
Safety
Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays
As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Aircraft
Farnborough Airshow is Steeped in Aviation History
With its roots dating back to 1920, the UK show has highlighed a century of aviation advances
Aircraft
Jefferies: 2Q Bizjet Deliveries Ahead of Forecast
Bombardier and Embraer boosted overall business jet shipments in the three-month period
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker 4000 Gets FANS/CPDLC Upgrade Nod
Textron Aviation will install the FANS 1/A+ and PM-CPDLC upgrade at certain of its domestic service facilities
Aircraft
NATO Plays the Agile Combat Employment Card
NATO states military air arms are increasingly developing more agile means of going to war to improve their survivability
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV
New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership
Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly
Aircraft
WingX: Last Week's Global Bizjet Use on Par with 2023
The U.S. saw a holiday boost while sporting events in Europe attracted traffic
Aircraft
Say Ciao to Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Mockup
Full-size cabin mockup of the super-midsize jet can be viewed at Italy's Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Engines
Joby and H2Fly Fly Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary
Aircraft
Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto
18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
Regulations and Government
UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Aircraft
Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner
The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system
Engines
New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator
UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027
Aircraft
Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June
North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Rapidly Picking Up Validations
The in-service fleet topped 700 hours within the first 100 days in the market
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Delays Service Entry for D328eco Regional Airliner
Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027
Fuel
Advanced Air Mobility Wrestles with Battery Complexity and Limitations
About:Energy uses simulation and data modeling to resolve uncertainties around batteries
Charter & Fractional
Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Services
The Japanese manufacturer launched a partnership with Kyushu Railway Company
Aircraft
Reports: G700 Deliveries Lag in 2Q24
Gulfstream expects to deliver at least 50 G700s this year, but only eight had been handed over by mid-year
Aircraft
German Start-up ERC Unveils Emergency Medical eVTOL Aircraft
The Charlie aircraft will carry a pilot, doctor and passenger up to 190 kilometers
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Eve Raises $94 Million in Fresh Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
In the same week, rival Archer raised $55 million from existing backer Stellantis
Airlines
China Southern Airlines Makes Plans To Operate eVTOL Aircraft
The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang
