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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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

Daher Climate Policy Aims at Paris Goals

Company targets emissions, SAF, supplier engagement

Fuel

September 2, 2025

AINsight: Economics of Upgrading to Your Own Bizjet

When private flying tops 100 hours annually, it might be time to to look at whole aircraft ownership

Aircraft

August 29, 2025

VIP Completions Delivers G550 Refurbishment in 8 Weeks

VIP Completions collaborated with Ukrainian architecture firm Yodezeen

Maintenance and Modifications

August 28, 2025

Videos

Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight

It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.

Aircraft

April 18, 2025

Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight

The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations

Aircraft

April 17, 2025

Beta’s New Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Has Flown Coast to Coast in the U.S.

An electric CTOL aircraft will be easier to certify than an eVTOL, and has many applications.

Aircraft

March 5, 2025

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

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Embraer Reaches Milestone 2,000th Bizjet Delivery

OEM began private jet shipments in 2002

Aircraft

August 28, 2025

Chinese City Hefei Backs EHang’s Plans for VT30 eVTOL Aircraft

City officials have pledged up to around $210 million in investments and orders

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 28, 2025

Hyundai Seeks New Leadership for eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal

Jaiwon Shin is stepping down as Supernal’s CEO and head of Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division

Aircraft

August 28, 2025

Gulfstream Delivers First Ultra-long-range G800

The delivery comes four months after FAA and EASA certification

Aircraft

August 27, 2025

U.S. Air Force Buys Autonomous Freighter from Reliable Robotics

Fully automated Cessna 208B Grand Caravan will be deployed overseas

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 26, 2025

Russian Bizjet To Remain Grounded at Farnborough

Bombardier Global 6500 has been impounded at Farnborough Airport since 2022

Regulations and Government

August 26, 2025

GE Passport Engine for Global 8000 Gets U.S., Canada Nods

Global 8000 set to enter market by year-end

Engines

August 26, 2025

XTI Picks Garmin G700 TXi Avionics for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

Glass cockpit features large touchscreen flight displays

Avionics

August 22, 2025

Beta’s Aircraft Charging Network Expands to Canada

Alia CX300 electric airplane conducted a demo flight in Toronto

Airports

August 22, 2025

Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2025

Bombardier’s LA Production Operations Moves to New Plant

The facility is more modern than the previous LA location, enabling a larger operational footprint

Aircraft

August 21, 2025

H55’s Electrified Bristell Trainer Completes U.S. Tour

All-electric Bristell B23 Energic made 192 flights across eight U.S. states

Training and Workforce

August 21, 2025

GJC: Business Jet Market Trends Suggest a Growth Year

Flight activity, backlogs, transactions all up in first-half 2025

Aircraft

August 19, 2025

XTI Aero Touts Progress on TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

Company raised $18.4 million through public offering in June

Aircraft

August 19, 2025

ADS Celebrates Anniversary, 75th Pre-purchase Inspection

Air Doc founders combine pilot and engineering experience

Aircraft

August 18, 2025

Vertiia Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft Gets Government Support

AMSL Aero and partners have received a grant worth approximately $1.9 million

Aircraft

August 18, 2025