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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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

Videos

Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Debuts at Paris Air Show

Republic Airways is the latest customer to receive an aircraft for testing.

Aircraft

June 25, 2025

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show

This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Embraer KC-390 Military Airlifter Flies at the Paris Airshow

Nations around the world have ordered the multirole aircraft.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

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

AIN Product Support Survey 2025 - Aircraft

Bombardier remains on top among bizjet OEMs in annual survey

Maintenance and Modifications

August 1, 2025

Pilot Report: Flying the Pipistrel Velis Electro

A little electric trainer with big potential

Aircraft

August 1, 2025

Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions

Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Latin American Bizav Show Opens Tuesday at New Venue

Latin American business aviation fair moves to São Paulo Campo de Marte Airport

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries Dip, Poised for Second-half Jump

Company logged a 2.3:1 book-to-bill in second quarter

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Textron eAviation Confirms Slowdown in Nexus eVTOL Program

Nexus One eVTOL aircrarft's first flight will not take place this year

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

EBACE Show to Alternate Between Geneva and Other Cities

A static display of aircraft will return for the 2026 show

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Bye Aerospace Prioritizes eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Over eFlyer 800

Company claims orders have topped 1,000 airplanes valued at more than $700 million

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 3 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 31, 2025

Dubai Bizav Group Extends Mx Approval to Falcon 900EX

Falcon Technic is also now approved to maintain batteries and emergency locator transmitters.

Maintenance and Modifications

July 30, 2025

China's AutoFlight Delivers First CarryAll eVTOL Freighter

Civil Aviation Administration of China granted an airworthiness certificate on July 21

Aircraft

July 30, 2025

Textron Aviation Upgrades Depend on Customer Input

Denali, SkyCourier among the many aircraft on display at EAA AirVenture

Aircraft

July 29, 2025