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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Bombardier Global 8000 Wins Transport Canada Approval

Nod follows confirmation of lowered cabin altitude and speedier Mmo

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Wheels Up Stays the Course with Fleet-modernization Plan

Fleet now includes 19 Embraer Phenoms and five Bombardier Challenger 300s

Charter & Fractional

November 5, 2025

Bombardier Claims Mach 0.95 Mmo for Global 8000 Business Jet

The Canadian OEM claims the aircraft is the fastest business jet in history.

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Helijet Welcomes Beta’s Electric Airplane to Vancouver

Alia CX300 electric airplane makes its Western Canada debut

Aircraft

November 5, 2025

Videos

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Is a Trailblazer for Electric Aviation

Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is the first manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft.

Aircraft

June 2, 2025

Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training

The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.

Aircraft

May 28, 2025

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

More Articles

Heart Transplant Gives Jet Sales Leader New Lease on Life

Guardian Jet managing partner Don Dwyer is on the road to recovery

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

First U.S. Customers Take Delivery of Pilatus PC-12 Pro

Pilatus had placed a moratorium on U.S. deliveries in the face of tariffs

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

Bombardier Lowers Global 8000 Cabin Altitude to 2,691 Feet

Global 8000's predecessor, the 7500, has a 2,900-ft cabin altitude at FL410

Aircraft

November 4, 2025

Productivity Gains Boost Embraer Revenues to $2 Billion

Increased deliveries of executive jets was a third quarter highlight

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 4, 2025

Beta IPO Seeks Backing for Growing Electric Aircraft Family

New York Stock Exchange IPO chases $1 billion equity sale

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 4, 2025

GA Gears Up for Roadmap To Growth in Saudi Arabia

Middle East country brings hope for market growth but barriers remain

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2025

AINsight: Bonus Depreciation Brings Bizav Boom

Aircraft transactions up since Labor Day, expected to accelerate in Q4

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

France’s Aura Aero Opens Aircraft Factory in Florida

Daytona Beach site will build the Integral trainers and a hybrid-electric regional airliner

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

NBAA Activates HERO Database for Hurricane Relief Effort

NBAA advises that longer-range aircraft may be more helpful during initial relief efforts

Aircraft

October 31, 2025

Gulfstream G800 Ultra-Long-Range Jet Interior Spotlight

On flights of up to 17 hours, the cabin needs to be configured in a way that works for each customer.

Aircraft

October 30, 2025

Joby is First Aviation Partner For Nvidia's IGX Thor Platform

Military aircraft are set to be the first use cases for the Superpilot technology

Avionics

October 30, 2025

Vietnam Approves ExecuJet Haite for Bizjet Maintenance

Certification covers multiple Dassault, Gulfstream, and Embraer jets

Maintenance and Modifications

October 30, 2025

Group Formed To Serve Kodiak Owners and Pilots

KOPS will focus on adventure, safety, community, and advocacy

Training and Workforce

October 29, 2025

Jet Aviation Wins Pilatus PC-24 Contract for French Navy

MRO is purchasing, leasing, and providing ongoing support for three PC-24s

Maintenance and Modifications

October 29, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Test Flight

Supersonic demonstrator topped 254 knots in first test

Aircraft

October 28, 2025

G800 Driving Sales at Gulfstream, Says Jefferies

But G700 orders are additive, according to the chairman and CEO of parent company General Dynamics

Aircraft

October 28, 2025