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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Archer Aviation’s Pilot Training Academy Wins FAA Nod

Archer’s flight school can start training eVTOL pilots on a Bell 206 JetRanger

Training and Workforce

February 18, 2025

ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E

Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry

Engines

February 18, 2025

Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds

30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 18, 2025

Piper Aircraft Deliveries Soar Nearly 20% in 2024

M700 Fury launch contributed to growth in aircraft shipments last year

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Videos

Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets

The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof

Aircraft

May 9, 2024

Follow the Story of the Future of Flight

FutureFlight merges with AINonline

Aircraft

May 7, 2024

What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?

AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Aircraft

February 29, 2024

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Argus: Bizav Ops Kick Off Year with Global Increases

Worldwide business aviation operations were up 7% YOY in January

Aircraft

February 13, 2025

Wuhan Company Orders AutoFlight's CarryAll and Prosperity eVTOLs

Sales agreement covers a dozen CarryAll and Prosperity aircraft

Aircraft

February 13, 2025

End of an Era as the Last G650 Rolls Off Production Line

Iconic ultra-long-range business jet will be succeeded by the G800

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Extra 400/500 Certificate Holder Files for Insolvency

German company provided support for the few that had been manufactured

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog of $26.3 Billion in Q4

The airframer’s private jet and services and support divisions both saw new peaks

Aircraft

February 12, 2025

Archer Raises Capital To Exploit Military Demand for VTOL Aircraft

Meanwhile, ‘technical delays’ raise questions over efforts to relaunch Lilium’s eVTOL progradm

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 12, 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

EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations

Conversion of E190 passenger airliner now certified by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued the G-1 document to the start-up

Regulations and Government

February 11, 2025

New Business Aviation Leaders Set for BAAFEx 2025 Show

BAAFEx 2025 to host Boeing, VistaJet, Lufthansa, and more in Singapore

Aircraft

February 10, 2025

Airbus Admits Hydrogen Airliners Could Take Longer to Deliver

European aerospace group says it will not meet target of certifying a hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2035

Aircraft

February 10, 2025

Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators

Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 7, 2025

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity

Avionics

February 7, 2025

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

Oita's local government partners with SkyDrive and Kyushu Railway Company

Aircraft

February 7, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024

Aircraft

February 6, 2025

Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil

PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility

Airports

February 6, 2025