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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Helijet Welcomes Beta’s Electric Airplane to Vancouver

Alia CX300 electric airplane makes its Western Canada debut

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Heart Transplant Gives Jet Sales Leader New Lease on Life

Guardian Jet managing partner Don Dwyer is on the road to recovery

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

First U.S. Customers Take Delivery of Pilatus PC-12 Pro

Pilatus had placed a moratorium on U.S. deliveries in the face of tariffs

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

Bombardier Lowers Global 8000 Cabin Altitude to 2,691 Feet

Global 8000's predecessor, the 7500, has a 2,900-ft cabin altitude at FL410

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

Videos

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Interview with Steve Varsano: Buying Your First Private Jet

If you fly often enough, it could make financial sense to purchase your own aircraft.

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions

Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

More Articles

Productivity Gains Boost Embraer Revenues to $2 Billion

Increased deliveries of executive jets was a third quarter highlight

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 4, 2025

Beta IPO Seeks Backing for Growing Electric Aircraft Family

New York Stock Exchange IPO chases $1 billion equity sale

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 4, 2025

GA Gears Up for Roadmap To Growth in Saudi Arabia

Middle East country brings hope for market growth but barriers remain

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2025

AINsight: Bonus Depreciation Brings Bizav Boom

Aircraft transactions up since Labor Day, expected to accelerate in Q4

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

France’s Aura Aero Opens Aircraft Factory in Florida

Daytona Beach site will build the Integral trainers and a hybrid-electric regional airliner

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

NBAA Activates HERO Database for Hurricane Relief Effort

NBAA advises that longer-range aircraft may be more helpful during initial relief efforts

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

Gulfstream G800 Ultra-Long-Range Jet Interior Spotlight

On flights of up to 17 hours, the cabin needs to be configured in a way that works for each customer.

Aircraft

October 30, 2025

Joby is First Aviation Partner For Nvidia's IGX Thor Platform

Military aircraft are set to be the first use cases for the Superpilot technology

Avionics

October 30, 2025

Vietnam Approves ExecuJet Haite for Bizjet Maintenance

Certification covers multiple Dassault, Gulfstream, and Embraer jets

Maintenance and Modifications

October 30, 2025

Group Formed To Serve Kodiak Owners and Pilots

KOPS will focus on adventure, safety, community, and advocacy

Training and Workforce

October 29, 2025

Jet Aviation Wins Pilatus PC-24 Contract for French Navy

MRO is purchasing, leasing, and providing ongoing support for three PC-24s

Maintenance and Modifications

October 29, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Test Flight

Supersonic demonstrator topped 254 knots in first test

Aircraft

October 28, 2025

G800 Driving Sales at Gulfstream, Says Jefferies

But G700 orders are additive, according to the chairman and CEO of parent company General Dynamics

Aircraft

October 28, 2025

Britten-Norman Offers Brokerage Service for Islanders

Luxembourg-based CAE Aviation is new service’s launch customer

Aircraft

October 27, 2025

Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes in Florida

No injuries reported in crash of uncrewed test aircraft

Accidents

October 24, 2025

Gulfstream Hits Stride as Bizjet Sales, Deliveries Soar

Business jet sales in the quarter were up 56%, while shipments climbed 39%

Aircraft

October 24, 2025