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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German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals

Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 26, 2024

U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations

The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft

Aircraft

April 25, 2024

Bombardier Deliveries Dip but Orders Soar

The airframer delivered two fewer business jets and a mix that leaned toward the Challenger

Aircraft

April 25, 2024

Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby

Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle

Charter & Fractional

April 25, 2024

Videos

First Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight - AIN

First Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight - AIN

Aircraft

March 19, 2020

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

Aircraft

March 10, 2020

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN

Bell 525 Flight Test Program In Final Stages, Aircraft on Production Line - AIN

Aircraft

February 19, 2020

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

Aircraft

February 10, 2020

More Articles

WWII-vintage Martin Mars Flying Boat To Return to U.S.

The massive flying boat will become a display at Arizona's Pima Air and Space Museum

Aircraft

April 25, 2024

Japanese Charter Service Signs Deal with Eve for 50 eVTOL Aircraft

AirX plans eVTOL charter flights and sightseeing tours in Tokyo

Aircraft

April 24, 2024

Gulfstream Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2024

Manufacturer expects to hand over 160 aircraft to customers this year, almost 50 more than in 2023

Aircraft

April 24, 2024

Bombardier Continues Evolution with New Brand Identity

The 'Bombardier Mach' logo recognizes ambitious plans for the future while nodding to the past

Aircraft

April 24, 2024

Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers

Manufacturer expects to hand over 50 to 52 of the ultra-long-range business jets this year

Aircraft

April 24, 2024

Daher Commemorates Margrit Waltz's 960th Ferry Flight

The 960th flight involved a trip in a TBM 960

Aircraft

April 23, 2024

Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights

Alia 250 eVTOL prototype aircraft achieves key transition from hover to cruise flight

Aircraft

April 23, 2024

Electra Wins $1.9 Million Army Contract for Wind Tunnel Tests

Small Business Innovation Research contract explores blown-wing tech

Aircraft

April 22, 2024

IADA Reports Jump in Q1 Preowned Bizcraft Transactions

253 preowned business aircraft transactions closed in Q1, up from 239 in the first three months of 2023

Aircraft

April 22, 2024

Embraer Reaches Highest Bizjet Deliveries in 8 Years

The company has implemented a plan to mitigate its annual Q4 delivery rush

Aircraft

April 22, 2024

Aura Aero Secures First Integral E Customer in Norway

Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders

Aircraft

April 22, 2024

Bell Mexico Delivers 800th Helicopter Cabin 

The Chihuahua facility manufactures structures and components for a variety of Bell rotorcraft

Rotorcraft

April 21, 2024

Gulfstream To Exhibit at AeroExpo in Mexico

The move furthers the airframer's focus on smaller regional aviation shows

Aircraft

April 19, 2024

EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 38% since 2005

Emissions fell despite a 23% increase in flight hours

Sustainability and Environment

April 19, 2024

Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany

Aircraft

April 18, 2024

IADA Grows Global Footprint

The latest additions include an agreement with the African Business Aviation Association

Aircraft

April 17, 2024