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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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Liebherr Highlights Aircraft Systems Innovation

Folding wingtips for Boeing 777X is one of several innovations on display at Paris Air Show

Aircraft

2 hours ago

European Defense Budget Rises Could Boost Air Power

Spending is set to accelerate in the coming years

Aircraft

4 hours ago

Electric Aviation Sparks Innovation at Connectivity Specialist

TE Connectivity is showcasing how it is meeting the power management needs of new electric aircraft

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 12, 2025

T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer on Track For Air Force Role

T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer is nearing the completion of its developmental test flying.

Aircraft

June 12, 2025

Videos

Flying the Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop Aircraft over the Mountains of Colorado

Garmin avionics are on the way, but the Honeywell suite in the NGX is still excellent.

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Is a Trailblazer for Electric Aviation

Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is the first manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft.

Aircraft

June 2, 2025

Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training

The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.

Aircraft

May 28, 2025

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

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JetZero‘s Blended-wing-body Airliner Passes Critical Design Review

The BWB concept could compete with the Boeing-Airbus duopoly

Aircraft

June 12, 2025

Canadian Bizav Market Growing amid Emerging Uncertainties

U.S. tariffs and Canadian luxury tax bring challenges

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Flying the Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop Aircraft over the Mountains of Colorado

Garmin avionics are on the way, but the Honeywell suite in the NGX is still excellent.

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Textron and Leonardo Pitch M-346 for U.S. Navy Requirement

The U.S. Navy’s T-45 replacement program may not require carrier-landing capability

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Embraer Pushes to Expand Footprint in Indian Market

Company hopes New Delhi office will spark more growth in India

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Head-of-state BBJ To Get Bird’s Missile Defense System

The installation will be covered by a supplemental type certificate from EASA

Safety

June 10, 2025

‘Euro-canard’ Fighters Achieve Export Momentum

Europe’s three principal fighters—Rafale, Typhoon and Gripen—have all seen their order books expand significantly in recent years.

Aircraft

June 10, 2025

Collins Invests in More Advanced Electric Thrust Reversers

New engineering center of excellence has opened in Wolverhampton, UK

Engines

June 10, 2025

White House Directs FAA To Lift Supersonic Overland Flight Ban

White House calls for action within 180 days

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Latin America Takes Significant Stake in Bizjet Market

Airbus Corporate Jets says Latin America accounts for 8% of global business jet fleet

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Dassault Sees Strong Response at Its First Catarina Show

Exhibit at the bizav event in Brazil follows opening of a service center in May

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Jekta Starts Flight Trials with Amphibious Aircraft Demonstrator

1:9 scaled model of the PHA-ZE 100 will be used to validate digital simulations

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Latest Special-mission King Air Debuts in Paris

The King Air 360-based aircraft builds on experience with the lighter multi-mission King Air 260

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Horizon Boosted by Transition Flight with Cavorite VTOL Demonstrator

Canadian start-up is now beginning to assemble full-scale hybrid-electric prototype

Engines

June 9, 2025

Maximizing Program Payback Remains GKN’s North Star

Aerostructures and engines specialists cherry-pick future tech opportunities

Aircraft

June 9, 2025

Export Prospects Boost Embraer's C-390 Airlifter

The multi-role platform offers an alternative to Lockheed Martin's C-130 aircraft

Aircraft

June 9, 2025