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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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PHI MRO Services Now Available 24/7

PHI MRO Services’ Call PHI maintenance support line is live.

Aircraft

June 5, 2023

Pratt & Whitney Delivers F100 for Hermeus Darkhorse

The newly-delivered Pratt & Whitney F100 engine will be integrated into Hermeus's Darkhorse UAV for hypersonic flight.

Aircraft

June 2, 2023

Vref: Bizav Aircraft Market Showing Signs of Slowing

The pre-owned busines aircraft landscape has changed dramatically since the heady days of 2021 and 2022.

Aircraft

June 2, 2023

AINsight: Will 2H2023 Be a Bastion of Hope?

Lack of pre-buy inspection slots could derail an expected resurgence in preowned business aircraft transactions in the second half of 2023.

Aircraft

June 2, 2023

Videos

Gulfstream’s New G600 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017

Gulfstream’s New G600 Business Jet Debuts at NBAA 2017

Aircraft

October 10, 2017

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

Flying Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet

Aircraft

October 6, 2017

Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology

Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology

Maintenance and Modifications

September 19, 2017

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft Brokers See Improving Business Aviation Market

Aircraft

September 12, 2017

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Gulfstream Sees Strong Markets in North America, Asia

General Dynamics chair Phebe Novakovic said Gulfstream remains on target with a 1:1 book to bill with strength in North American and Asian markets.

Aircraft

June 1, 2023

Boeing Takes Control of eVTOL Aircraft Developer Wisk

Boeing will support Wisk's plans to bring a four-seat autonomous eVTOL aircraft to market later this decade after taking full control of the company.

Aircraft

June 1, 2023

Boeing Max 7, 10 Programs Awash in FAA Documentation Work

Strict FAA paperwork requirements continue to hamper progress in certifying the Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10.

Aircraft

June 1, 2023

Boeing 787 Rate Hike Lends Latest Credibility Boost

As it works toward clearing some 90 Dreamliners from inventory, Boeing preps for a second 787 assembly line in South Carolina.

Aircraft

June 1, 2023

Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

HondaJet 2600 May Be Nearing Launch Decision

The HondaJet 2600 "Concept" could become Honda Aircraft's next program, and a launch decision may be made soon.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

Comac’s C919 Airliner Enters Revenue Service

The first China Eastern Airlines C919 narrowbody airliner entered service on May 28 with a flight from Shanghai to Beijing.

Aircraft

May 30, 2023

FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference

Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.

Aircraft

May 30, 2023

VoltAero Wins Kawasaki Funding for Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Japanese light-engine maker Kawasaki Motors is making an undisclosed investment in the French start-up that is developing the Cassio family of aircraft.

Aircraft

May 26, 2023

The 6X Leads Dassault’s Flock of Falcons at EBACE

Dassault Aviation celebrates 60 years of Falcons at EBACE 2023 with the 6X, 8X, and 2000LX on static display, and 10X mockup in Palexpo exhibition hall

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Fokker Unveils New Widebody Hangar for Completions

Fokker Services Group unveils new widebody hangar at EBACE, as the Dutch firm prepares for anticipated surge in completion services.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

LHT’s New BBJ 777 VIP Cabin Design Aims for Middle East

Lufthansa Technik Unveils at EBACE a Middle Eastern-flavored VIP cabin concept for the forthcoming BBJ 777-9

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Airbus Helicopters Lands Major Order at EBACE

On the final day of the EBACE show in Geneva, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster, 43 ship sale to an Italian operator.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023

Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s

Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.

Aircraft

May 25, 2023