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.

Russian UAVs Find Combat Missions over Syria

Systems of Israeli origin are being supplanted by domestically-produced versions but not yet any UCAVs.

Production of China’s New Airlifter Confirmed

But the Y-20 will also be re-engined, and future use as a satellite launcher is foreseen.

One Aviation Mulls 550 Retirement as 'Canada' Progresses

Market forces and supply issues may lead to the end of production of the 550 this year, even though certification on Canada is not expected for two years.

Boeing Quiet on Chinese Joint Venture for 737 Completions

U.S. airframer pledges to announce more information ‘at a later date’

Training in the Icon A5 Amphibious LSA

Does the pilot training program match Icon Aircraft’s ambitious goals? AIN’s Matt Thurber travels to Vacaville to find the answer.

Boeing’s ‘797’ Taking Shape as Twin-aisle Design

Once skeptical, United Airlines sees ‘a lot of merit’ in twin-aisle concept

Embraer Predicts 105 to 125 Bizjet Deliveries in 2017

The 2017 estimates are within the range of 2016 results.

B-21 Completes Preliminary Design Review, U.S. Air Force Says

The secretive bomber program is keeping to its schedule and budget, according to Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force vice chief of staff.

Iran Air Takes Its First A330-200 as Fleet Upgrade Continues

Carrier takes first new widebody since nuclear deal

Bombardier Confident It Will Hit C Series Delivery Target for 2017

Despite going more than two months without delivering an airplane, company expects to ship between 30 and 35 airplanes this year

Boeing 737 Max 8 Gains FAA Certification

Service entry anticipated “in the coming months”

Dassault Boss Describes Rafale Sales Prospects

Chief executive officer Eric Trappier also revealed another extension to Neuron UCAS demonstrator program.

Dassault Says Bizav Recovery Is Deferred to 2018

Dassault says that downward pricing pressure on business jet prices is still an issue.

Boeing Works Toward Basic Design of Proposed 737 Max 10

The manufacturer expects to complete firm configuration of the proposed new Max 10 variant by next year, says program manager.

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator

Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.

Second Global 7000 Prototype Joins Flight-test Program

Bombardier's Global 7000 is set to enter service in the second half of 2018.

Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight

"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years