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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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FlightSafety selected to train Falcon 10X crews

FlightSafety has been selected for Falcon 10X training by Dassault and will build two full-flight simulators.

Aircraft

October 16, 2022

Comlux Aviation to Complete First ACJ TwoTwenty by January

Comlux's CEO says the market for the ACJ TwoTwenty has the potential to accommodate 200 to 300 aircraft.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Daher Brings Two Latest Turboprops to BACE Static Display

Daher’s TBM960 and Kodiak 900 bring electronic engine control and enhanced luxury and performance to its respective single-engine turboprop lines.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Five Hotels Confident ACJ Will Be Delivered on Schedule

The aircraft is the first of 16 Airbus Corporate Jets that Comlux will fit out at its completions facility in Indianapolis.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Videos

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options

Aircraft

June 24, 2016

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

Aircraft

June 22, 2016

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Speed, Payload and Runway Performance Come Together in Pilatus PC-24

Aircraft

May 26, 2016

Embraer Enhances Legacy Runway Performance with 450 and 500

Embraer Enhances Legacy Runway Performance with 450 and 500

Aircraft

May 23, 2016

More Articles

Cabin Refurbs, Upgrades Grab Spotlight amid High Demand

MROs and interiors specialists showcase the latest in business aircraft furnishings and designs.

Aircraft

October 15, 2022

Challenger Crew Did Not Go Around After Warning

The captain pressed ahead with landing a Challenger at Oxford Airport, ignoring the requirement for a go-around after a high rate of descent warning.

Accidents

October 15, 2022

Bombardier Ends Historic Chapter, Pursues New Purposes in Wichita

Learjet production has ceased, but the airframer has had little trouble filling its former manufacturing space with growing units.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Jetex Eyes Growing Air Charter Opportunities and World Cup Finals

Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

VistaJet Continues Strong Growth with Unified Fleet

Amidst robust 2022 sales, global charter fleet operator VistaJet is highlighting its newly expanded and unified fleet and new service options.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Beechcraft Hands Over 1,000th T-6 Texan II Trainer

The primary flight trainer that produces pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps has also passed five million flying hours.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

Western Aircraft, Gogo Partner on Pilatus PC-24 5G STC

Western Aircraft's Pilatus PC-24 STC for Gogo's 5G air-to-ground connectivity service should be available later this year.

Aircraft

October 14, 2022

SEA Prime Sees YTD Aircraft Movements Climb

SEA Prime's immediate expansion plans put infrastructure at the focus of development.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five

Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Lufthansa Technik Advances Cabin Systems and Technology

German mega-MRO Lufthansa Technik makes “nice” as cabin management system and interiors evolution are shown at NBAA-BACE.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Boeing Business Jets Emerges Energized from Max Grounding

Boeing witnessed record demand for its BBJs early this year, and values have skyrocketed for the minimal used inventory.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Wheels Up Highlights Charter Growth, Tackles Losses

Reporting strong growth, Wheels Up looks to continue expansion while consolidating recent acquisitions in the charter market.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Elbit Highlights Support and Technology for Bizav Market

The international aerospace and defense conglomerate shows the business aviation side of its capabilities.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

EASA Certifies ATRs Powered by Latest Pratt Turboprop Variant

ATR 42s and 72s powered by the recently certified PW127XT-M burn 3 percent less fuel and cost 20 percent less to maintain.

Aircraft

October 13, 2022

Meet Hideto Yamasaki, Honda Aircraft’s New CEO

The new president and CEO of Honda Aircraft, Hideto Yamasaki, aims to build on his predecessor's success.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

LHT adds VIP and Government Customers in the Americas Market

Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine have not led to any decrease in demand for LHT’s services.

Aircraft

October 12, 2022