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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Bell’s Commercial Helicopter Deliveries Slide in Q3

Q3 revenues climbed 10% year over year, driven by accelerating work on the MV-75 program

Rotorcraft

October 24, 2025

WAC To Honor Brian Barents with Wichita Aero Club Trophy

Barents has held senior roles with Cessna, Learjet, Galaxy Aerospace, and Aerion

Aircraft

October 24, 2025

Middle East Buyers Sign for 600 Xpeng Land Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft can be carried by electric van to suitable flying areas

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Embraer Executive Jets on Track to Meet 2025 Deliveries

It has delivered 102 private jets through the first nine months

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Videos

Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe

Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future

These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300

Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

July 15, 2025

Archer Aviation Launches eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials in Abu Dhabi

Rival eVTOL developer Joby recently began flying its four-seat air taxi in Dubai

Aircraft

July 8, 2025

More Articles

Q3 Deliveries, Revenues Rise at Textron Aviation

Bizjet deliveries climb modestly while commercial turboprops jump 56%

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Airbus and Boeing Struggling to Meet Narrowbody Demand

At the same time, demand for the A220 is languishing as engine troubles persist

Aircraft

October 22, 2025

NBAA Endorses, Manning Returns to Special Olympics Airlift

Textron Aviation issues call for participation

Aircraft

October 21, 2025

Jet Clipper Becomes First Latitude Customer in Argentina

Charter has operated Citations since 2012

Aircraft

October 20, 2025

AAM Institute to Honor Pulitzer Electric Air Race Winners

Seven teams racing Pipistrel Velis Electros and Beta's CX300 competed

Aircraft

October 20, 2025

Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer

Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Air New Zealand Starts Trials With Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft

The airline previously agreed to buy up to 23 of the fixed-wing model

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Textron Pulling Plug on eAviation Division

Company ‘realigning’ division’s aviation programs under other Textron business units

Aircraft

October 17, 2025

Consultant Presses Embraer To Confirm Large Bizjet Plans

Embraer Executive Jets leader said company will take its time before taking its next step

Aircraft

October 16, 2025

Gulfstream’s Fleet Flies More than 3 Million Miles on SAF

SAF use at company headquarters in Savannah is set to grow 50% this year

Operations

October 16, 2025

VoltAero Seeks Funds for Cassio after Investor Backs Out

French hybrid-electric pioneer is now expediting plans for a U.S. subsidiary

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 16, 2025

Archer Beats European Bid to Buy Lilium’s eVTOL Patent Portfolio

Rival European bidder complains insolvency administrator breached commitment

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 15, 2025

Otto Aerospace Phantom Makes Last-minute NBAA-BACE Debut

Company aims to fly in 2027 and achieve certification in 2030

Aircraft

October 15, 2025

AvFab’s Special-mission Seats Fit for a King (Air)

The Guardian seat is designed for ISR King Airs, the Responder for Medevac

Aircraft

October 15, 2025

Embraer: Tariffs Not Denting U.S. Bizjet Sales

Embraer Executive Jets president Michael Amalfitano spoke to investors in New York

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 15, 2025

Dassault Opens Falcon MRO Facility in Florida

MRO center at Melbourne Orlando International Airport officially opened this week

Maintenance and Modifications

October 15, 2025