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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Woodward, Safran Ink Deal for Electromechanical Assets

Acquisition strengthens Woodward’s aircraft technology portfolio

Aircraft

December 27, 2024

Icon Aircraft Moving Some Manufacturing to China

Company president Jason Huang resigns and Lily Hu takes over

Aircraft

December 26, 2024

Green Aviation Takes Root in France's Aerospace Valley

Organization holds its sixth annual Green Aero Days event in Toulouse

Sustainability and Environment

December 26, 2024

Lilium Announces Buy-out Deal With American and European Investors

Mobile Lift Corporation could restart work on Lilium Jet in 2025

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 24, 2024

Videos

Bombardier Launches Global 8000 and Flirts with Supersonic Speeds

Bombardier Launches Global 8000 and Flirts with Supersonic Speeds

Aircraft

May 24, 2022

Business Aviation Builds Back Better at the EBACE Show

Business Aviation Builds Back Better at the EBACE Show

Aircraft

May 22, 2022

Flying with Garmin’s G5000 Avionics in a Cessna Citation XLS

Flying with Garmin’s G5000 Avionics in a Cessna Citation XLS

Aircraft

May 5, 2022

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones

Aircraft

April 18, 2022

More Articles

Vertical Aerospace Shareholders Back $50 Million eVTOL Aircraft Funding

Meanwhile, prospects for keeping rival eVTOL developer Lilium in business appear to be fading

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 23, 2024

Cirrus Delivers 600th Vision Jet Since 2016 Market Entry

An average of seven Vision Jets per month were delivered during the first three quarters of this year

Aircraft

December 23, 2024

Volocopter Makes Final Push Toward eVTOL Aircraft Type Certification

Latest prototype of the two-seater now features improved rotors

Aircraft

December 23, 2024

RTX Launches Sustainability Alliance With Dutch Aerospace Sector

Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are committed to new R&D efforts in the Netherlands

Sustainability and Environment

December 20, 2024

New Zealand Air Ambulance Service Orders Beta's eVTOL Aircraft

Agreement covers up to 12 of the Alia-250 model and is Beta's second sale in New Zealand

Aircraft

December 20, 2024

Archer Completes Georgia eVTOL Factory

Midnight eVTOL aircraft production begins in 2025

Aircraft

December 19, 2024

Piper M700 Fury Secures UK CAA Nod

Deliveries of the turboprop single can now start in the UK

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

Jet Luxe Expands Private Charter and Ownership Options

Company says the Middle East is proving to be a rewarding market for its approach

Charter & Fractional

December 18, 2024

Hermeus Completes Quarterhorse Demonstrator Ground Tests

Testing on Quarterhorse Mk 1 was completed in 21 days

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

Dave Yip To Take Over as Acting CEO of Metrojet

Leadership changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

U.S. Start-up Nimbus Flies Electric Bizjet Demonstrator

N1000-XSS1 technology demonstrator achieves first test flight

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

Elfly Will Distribute Electric BR23 Training Aircraft in Nordic Countries

BR23 Energic is an electric version of the piston-powered two-seater

Engines

December 17, 2024

Joby Completes Static Load Tests on eVTOL Aircraft Tail

Latest structural tests earned credits towards FAA type certification

Aircraft

December 17, 2024

Draco Selects MT-Propeller's Quiet Fan Jet for Hyper-STOL Aircraft

Confirmation of engine and avionics partners expected to come soon

Aircraft

December 16, 2024

Joby Flies eVTOL Aircraft in South Korea

K-UAM Grand Challenge kicks off eVTOL demonstration flights

Aircraft

December 13, 2024

EU's Clean Aviation Set to Invite Proposals for Decarbonization R&D Work

Total funding for the third phase of work could top €950 million

Sustainability and Environment

December 12, 2024