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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What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 4 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

August 7, 2025

Daher Aircraft To Establish Office in Brazil

Aircraft sales for this region will continue to be conducted from the U.S.

Aircraft

August 6, 2025

LABACE Takes Flight at New Campo de Marte Airport Home

The 20th edition of LABACE is the first outside its long-time Congonhas Airport venue

Aircraft

August 6, 2025

Eve Evaluates Alternative Beta Motors for eVTOL Aircraft

Beta Technologies’ propulsion system could replace motors developed by Nidec

Aircraft

August 6, 2025

Videos

Cirrus’ Vision Jet G2+ Offers an Entry into Business Jet Travel

The company has its own training program to help owners move up from their piston aircraft

Aircraft

January 17, 2025

Does a Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet Fit Your Travel Needs?

These airliner business jets might be more affordable than you think compared to purpose-built private aircraft.

Aircraft

January 9, 2025

Flying the Updated Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

The SUV of jets can land on unpaved runways and has a massive cargo door

Aircraft

January 2, 2025

In Japan, New eVTOL Aircraft Are Seen As a Way to Improve Public Transportation

Japans geography makes it an appealing market for eVTOLs

Aircraft

December 5, 2024

More Articles

Textron Aviation Captures First Brazil Longitude Order

Delivery of the super-midsize jet is planned in 2026

Aircraft

August 5, 2025

Leonardo Sees Strong Aerospace Momentum in 1H2025

Fixed-wing business drives order and revenue growth

Aircraft

August 5, 2025

Líder To Represent Beta Technologies in Brazil

Líder purchased three of Beta's electric aircraft and has options for 50 more

Aircraft

August 5, 2025

Embraer Negotiating for Zero Tariffs on Brazil Aerospace

U.S. tariffs on Brazil goods hiked to 50%

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 5, 2025

Japanese Airline ANA Expands eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby

Joby will fly its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft at the Expo 2025 event in Osaka this October

Airlines

August 5, 2025

JetLoan Sees Sustained Bizav Market Resurgence

Business is up 25% for the business aircraft financier

Aircraft

August 5, 2025

Rolls-Royce Files Pearl 10X Engine Certification Data

All major testing for Falcon 10X’s turbofans is now complete

Engines

August 5, 2025

Bombardier Sees Growth Potential in South America Bizav

Of the 2,200 business jets in South America, 650 are manufactured by Bombardier

Aircraft

August 4, 2025

Joby Buys Blade Passenger Operation for eVTOL Air-taxi Service

eVTOL aircraft developer acquires infrastructure and customer base

Charter & Fractional

August 4, 2025

North America Sees Solid 1H Bizav Flight Growth

Charter rebounded after 2.5 years of decline in North America

Aircraft

August 4, 2025

Aciturri Signs To Make Airframes for Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

Scope of production package covers the wing, empennage, pylons, and fuselage

Aircraft

August 4, 2025

Accelerating Aerospace Innovation at Le Bourget

Hybrid propulsion systems and dual defense applications pick up pace among Paris Air Show exhibitors

Aircraft

August 4, 2025

Joby and L3Harris Plan Hybrid VTOL Aircraft for Defense Missions

Operational flight demonstrations with a hybrid-electric vehicle could begin in 2026

Aircraft

August 2, 2025

AINsight: Don’t Wait To Buy That Big, Beautiful Bizjet

Delaying purchase plans to year-end could lead to fewer choices and less time for due diligence

Aircraft

August 1, 2025

FAA Clears eVTOL Certification Path with Powered-lift Rules

Frontrunners Joby, Archer, and Beta have all welcomed the recent publication of a new advisory circular

Regulations and Government

August 1, 2025

EHang Conducts Cargo Delivery Service Demo with VT-20 Autonomous eVTOL

Flights connecting Zhuhai and Guangzhou carried seafood and medical samples

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 1, 2025