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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Global Combat Air Program Builds Momentum

The Anglo-Italian-Japanese sixth-generation fighter program is making strides toward its service entry target for 2035.

Aircraft

November 13, 2025

Empire Builds Dubai HQ to Meet Growing Private Jet Demand

Managed fleet now includes 25 business aircraft, of which one third can be chartered

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2025

UAE Fighter Deal Leads Rafale’s Global Resurgence

Landmark 80-aircraft order leads wave of international interest for the French fighter

Aircraft

November 12, 2025

Flying Privately: Outfitting an Airliner as a Business Jet

Completions companies like AMAC Aerospace work with customers to create custom interiors and paint schemes for the largest business jets.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 11, 2025

Videos

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

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

More Articles

Jetcraft Launches Special Missions Aircraft Trading Team

Business aircraft sales broker to focus on government and special missions clients

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles Study Hydrogen-Electric Airship

Airlander could be first non-fixed-wing integration of ZA600 propulsion system

Engines

November 11, 2025

AAMG Backs Zuri’s Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

European investment group invests in Czech start-up and promises orders

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 11, 2025

UAE Positions Itself as Global Testbed for eVTOL Operations

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are vying for attention at the Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

Evaluating Next Generation Airliner Contenders: Part 1

Leeham News and Analysis assesses the first five of 13 possible new commercial airliners

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

D328eco Regional Airliner's Rear Fuselages Will be Made in India

Dynamatic Technologies is one of three Indian companies now partnered with Deutsche Aircraft

Aircraft

November 10, 2025

Kazakhstan Joins eVTOL Race With $250 Million Joby Deal

Alatau Advance Air Group to introduce electric air taxi service in Almaty

Charter & Fractional

November 7, 2025

Joby Powers Up First FAA-conforming eVTOL Prototype

FAA type inspection authorization testing set to begin soon

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

MD Aircraft Seeks Series A Funding for Electric Regional Airliner

10-passenger model could be followed by larger designs with alternative powertrains

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries, Revenues on Upswing

Company poised for strong fourth quarter

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

Pilatus Resumes U.S. Deliveries Despite Tariff Penalty

Company wants to keep U.S. facilities working at full capacity

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

Textron Aviation’s Citation Ascend Gets FAA Nod

Aircraft was launched at EBACE 2023 and rolled out in September

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Bombardier Global 8000 Wins Transport Canada Approval

Nod follows confirmation of lowered cabin altitude and speedier Mmo

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Wheels Up Stays the Course with Fleet-modernization Plan

Fleet now includes 19 Embraer Phenoms and five Bombardier Challenger 300s

Charter & Fractional

November 5, 2025

Bombardier Claims Mach 0.95 Mmo for Global 8000 Business Jet

The Canadian OEM claims the aircraft is the fastest business jet in history.

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Helijet Welcomes Beta’s Electric Airplane to Vancouver

Alia CX300 electric airplane makes its Western Canada debut

Aircraft

November 5, 2025