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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Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload

Engines

May 13, 2025

SkyDrive Plans Aeromedical eVTOL Flights in Taiwan's Penghu Islands

Doctors and patients in Penghu could fly in SkyDrive's eVTOL aircraft

Aircraft

May 9, 2025

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Global Bizav Flying Continues Ascent in April, Says Argus

Despite erosion in Europe, flying activity rose 3.2% last month

Charter & Fractional

May 8, 2025

Videos

We Go Inside Joby Aviation’s Pilot Production Facility as It Starts eVTOL Production

Joby Aviation is getting ready to mass-produce eVTOL aircraft it says will transform transportation in and around crowded cities.

Aircraft

September 13, 2023

How New eVTOL Aircraft Like the Lilium Jet Could be Part of Your Future Green Travel Plans

eVTOL aircraft may be certified in the next few years

Aircraft

August 8, 2023

Lilium Gives Travelers a Taste of Future Flight in the Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft

This is what Lilium's four-seat configuration will look like

Aircraft

August 3, 2023

Your Best Option May Be a Pre-Owned Aircraft, but Get the Right Help – BJT Explainer

Hundreds of potentially suitable business jets and turboprops are available

Aircraft

August 1, 2023

More Articles

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade

Aircraft

May 7, 2025

Boeing and NASA Shelve X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Focus of research and development work will shift to ground-based testbed for thin wings

Sustainability and Environment

May 6, 2025

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

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