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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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

IADA Survey Shows Market Confidence on Upswing

Metrics were stable or up across the board in IADA’s market perceptions survey

Aircraft

August 15, 2025

Archer Ramps Up Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Production

Six Midnight eVTOL aircraft are on the company's assembly line

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Interview with Steve Varsano: Buying Your First Private Jet

If you fly often enough, it could make financial sense to purchase your own aircraft.

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Videos

Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?

The road to certification is an expensive one.

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

Flying Privately: Is It Time To Buy an Aircraft?

It may make sense to buy your own aircraft if you fly privately often enough

Aircraft

January 23, 2025

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Spike Laying Groundwork for Supersonic Bizjet

Company is completing enhanced study on performance

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Eve Raising $230 Million To Support eVTOL Aircraft Development

Embraer spin-off is now publicly listed in both Brazil and the U.S.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 14, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 5 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Axis Improves Design of Full-flight Simulators

Changes include easier access for maintenance and more flexible manufacturing

Training and Workforce

August 14, 2025

Electra Set to Take Deposits for Ultra Short Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Blown-wing technology demonstrator conducted flight trials with Virginia Tech and Surf Air Mobility

Aircraft

August 14, 2025

Signature FBOs Could Support Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis

Signature Aviation and Wisk Aero will partner in Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami

FBOs

August 13, 2025

Falcon Completes Major Inspection for Global Express XRS

Work included repairs to corrosion damage in the wing and dry bay

Maintenance and Modifications

August 12, 2025

Safety Technology Satisfies Cirrus Aircraft Buyers

Latest development is autoland for piston-powered SR series

Aircraft

August 12, 2025

LABACE Marks 20 Years with Strong Sales, Attendance

Brazil 2025 growth strong, but industry leaders warn of tax and regulatory challenges ahead

Aircraft

August 11, 2025

Tariffs Force Pilatus Aircraft To Pause U.S. Deliveries

Services provided to customers will continue

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 11, 2025

Bristow and Beta Start Testing Electric Aircraft Routes in Norway

Flights could connect the coastal cities Bergen and Stavanger

Charter & Fractional

August 11, 2025

Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 11, 2025

Argus: Global Bizav Operations See July Momentum

Business aircraft flights were up 3.7% YOY in July

Aircraft

August 8, 2025

Joby Begins Assembly of Conforming Electric Aircraft For TIA Tests

FAA type inspection authorization flights are expected to begin in early 2026

Aircraft

August 7, 2025

Bombardier Sets Sights on U.S. Expansion

Plans call for multi-phase, multi-project growth in U.S.

Aircraft

August 7, 2025

Wheels Up Losses Reduced with Slight Q2 Revenue Dip

Private flight provider plans $50 million in further cost cutting

Charter & Fractional

August 7, 2025