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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First flights in the past 50 years (November and December)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during November and December, from 1972 through 2021

Aircraft

November 1, 2022

Indian Aviation Looks Beyond Fleeting Supply Disruptions

Budget carrier IndiGo to wet lease 777s for six months while A320s await engines.

Aircraft

October 31, 2022

Airbus Maintains Delivery Target Despite ‘Fragile’ Supply Chain

Plans by Airbus to increase A320 family production rates now extend to the possibility of accelerating production of its widebodies.

Aircraft

October 28, 2022

Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin

A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.

Aircraft

October 28, 2022

Videos

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft

September 12, 2017

Flying in Italian Style with the Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo Turboprop

Flying in Italian Style with the Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo Turboprop

Aircraft

August 30, 2017

Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW

Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW

Aircraft

August 23, 2017

Outfitting the New 737-based Boeing Business Jet Demonstrator

Outfitting the New 737-based Boeing Business Jet Demonstrator

Aircraft

August 10, 2017

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Supply Chain Weighs on Textron Aviation Q3 Deliveries

Textron Aviation delivers fewer business jets and turboprops than last year despite a robust environment.

Aircraft

October 27, 2022

IAG Shareholders Approve Orders for Airbus, Boeing Jets

Boeing records its first Max order from International Consolidated Airlines Group while Airbus adds to existing A320-family order book.

Aircraft

October 27, 2022

Wisk Aero Explains How Its New Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Will Work

Autonomous eVTOL developer Wisk Aero recently publicly revealed its new sixth-generation aircraft.

Aircraft

October 27, 2022

Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing Max Jets

The carrier expects to receive 42 Boeing 737 Max 10s and 10 Max 9s between 2024 and 2027.

Aircraft

October 26, 2022

Saudia, Lilium Agree to Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia

An MOU signed on Wednesday during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh calls for an eventual purchase of 100 Lilium eVTOL aircraft by Saudia.

Aircraft

October 26, 2022

Gulfstream Deliveries, Sales Continue To Soar in 3Q22

Strong business jet demand from the U.S., Middle East, and Southeast Asia is fueling deliveries and sales at Gulfstream Aerospace.

Aircraft

October 26, 2022

Boeing Sees Supply Chain Constraints Through 2023

A shortage of engine castings has hindered Boeing’s commercial production.

Aircraft

October 26, 2022

JetBlue Bullish for 2023 Despite External Growth Constraints

Even as supply chain constraints limit aircraft deliveries, JetBlue projects return to historical growth trends next year.

Aircraft

October 25, 2022

Bombardier Delivers Its First Challenger 3500

Bombardier Delivers Its First Challenger 3500

Aircraft

October 25, 2022

Bombardier Wichita Machinists Approve New Contract

The new Machinists contract calls for a first-year, 6.5 percent general wage increase at Bombardier U.S. Headquarters in Wichita.

Aircraft

October 24, 2022

Hensoldt and Rafael Team for Luftwaffe Electronic Warfare Pod

The podded system is aimed at the Luftwaffe’s requirement to outfit Eurofighter Typhoons for the electronic attack role.

Aircraft

October 21, 2022

Amazon to Lease 10 EFW A330-300 Converted Freighters

Hawaiian Airlines will operate converted freighter aircraft for online retailing giant Amazon.

Aircraft

October 21, 2022

Access Solutions on Display Amid Charter Boom

A host of exhibiting charter firms underscore the important role smaller operators play in meeting unprecedented demand for lift.

Aircraft

October 20, 2022

VSE Signs On As Embraer Parts Distributor

VSE and Avian will support Embraer biz jet customers with select spares

Maintenance and Modifications

October 20, 2022

JSSI Highlights New 'Fully Integrated' Brand

The maintenance-plan specialist touts expanded services range, and its newly blended offerings.

Aircraft

October 19, 2022

CMS Debuts Empire, Elevate, and Explore Systems

Cabin Management Systems introduces Empire 4K system, Elevate HD audio, and Explore moving map for aftermarket installs.

Aircraft

October 19, 2022