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.

Latest

Textron Aviation’s Citation Ascend Slides into Home BACE

Two test articles have accumulated 1,000 hours

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

Boom Supersonic Makes NBAA-BACE Debut

Could a supersonic business jet be on the horizon?

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

With Latest CJ Nods, Textron Bridges Generational Gap

Textron Aviation received approvals for CJ3 Gen2 and M2 Gen2 with autothrottle

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

Bombardier Evolving in Wichita with Busy Base

MRO, defense, flight test are at capacity, taking over from work vacated

Maintenance and Modifications

October 12, 2025

Videos

Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show

This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Embraer KC-390 Military Airlifter Flies at the Paris Airshow

Nations around the world have ordered the multirole aircraft.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Embraer E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

The regional airliner can seat up to 146 passengers.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show

The multirole fighter is flown by nations across Europe and the Middle East.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

Piaggio Returns to Bizav’s Big Show under New Ownership

The Italian aircraft maker is now owned by Turkey’s Baykar group

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

Work Proceeds on First Production Learjet Restoration

Nonprofit looks to bring iconic twinjet back to flight status

Aircraft

October 12, 2025

AB Jets Accepts Its First Bombardier Challenger 3500

Order calls for three Challengers that will become flagship of AB Jets' fleet

Aircraft

October 9, 2025

Dassault Falcon 900LX Jets Drive Luminair’s Growth and Efficiency

Flying Dassault Falcon jets helps this charter operator stand out.

Charter & Fractional

October 8, 2025

Blade Returns to NBAA as New Owner Joby Preps for Service

Joby bought Blade in August and is integrating the service into the Uber app

Charter & Fractional

October 8, 2025

Argus: North American Ops Surge, Driving Global Gains

Business aircraft activity market its largest non-Covid gain in North America since January 2015

Aircraft

October 7, 2025

Vista Chases Growth In Japan's Private Flight Market

Company reported growth in demand for both VistaJet and XO program options

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2025

Fun Times Flying a Classic Lear 23

Jim Donovan’s historic jet joined the NBAA-BACE Tribute to Flight Pavilion

Aircraft

October 7, 2025

AI Accelerates Aircraft and Crew Scheduling Platform

Floating Fleet AI aims to have more than 100 aircraft listed by year-end

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2025

Archer and Joby Demonstrate eVTOL Flight at Salinas Airshow

Both electric aircraft were extremely quiet as they flew over the Salinas Airport runways

Aircraft

October 6, 2025

Flying on a Flexjet Gulfstream G450 from Teterboro to Cleveland and Back in a Day

Flying privately, we were able to spend most of the day in Cleveland and get home before dinner.

Aircraft

October 6, 2025

AircraftPost Adds Historical Bizjet Sales Data Option

Subscribers who opt for new offering can see data back to 2018

Aircraft

October 6, 2025

AIN Features More Leeham Commercial Aviation Coverage

Dubai Air Show daily issues will include special reports from Leeham News & Analysis

Airlines

October 6, 2025

NBAA Lines Up Full Slate of Leaders for BACE Flight Deck

Senior government officials and industry leaders will discuss safety, NAS, innovation

Regulations and Government

October 5, 2025

French Military Orders Five More Surveillance Falcons

Safran and Thales are partners in the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program

Aircraft

October 3, 2025

Embraer Q3 Deliveries Stable, with Small Commercial Uptick

62 second-quarter deliveries included 41 business jets, 20 airliners, and a military aircraft

Aircraft

October 3, 2025