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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Business Aircraft Activity Heats Up Globally in August

Operations outpaced expectations in North America with a 4.4% gain

Aircraft

September 8, 2025

TAT Opens FutureWorks Innovation Center in North Carolina

Center will develop next-generation thermal management systems

Aircraft

September 8, 2025

Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges

SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 5, 2025

Report Finds Big Differences in SMS, Large Bizjet Markets

New report believes clean-sheet bizjets may fall into super-midsize or large categories

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

Videos

Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility Is Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototypes

Embraer is one of a few established aerospace manufacturers investing in eVTOL tech

Aircraft

September 25, 2024

Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025

Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry

Aircraft

September 5, 2024

Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable

Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight

Aircraft

August 30, 2024

More Articles

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

Report Shows Split in Super Mid and Large Jet Customers

The RVA Analysis found differing value propositions and mission use

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

WingX: August Bizjet Activity in Record Territory

Nearly 328,000 flights were tops for the month since company began keeping score

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

Italy’s Finance Police Orders Another Piaggio P.180 Avanti

The Guardia di Finanza now has a third Avanti aircraft on order

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans

New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft

Engines

September 4, 2025

Aero Ventures Launches Zillow-like Platform for Used Bizjets

Digital marketplace seeks to change the way jets are valued, bought, and sold

Aircraft

September 3, 2025

Gulfstream Reaches 100th Starlink Installation

100th installation was aboard a G650ER

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

India Approves ExecuJet MRO Services To Support Falcon 6X

Dassault is set to deliver the first 6X to an operator in India

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

Wheels Up Introduces Signature Membership Program

New prepaid charter plan covers Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 jets

Charter & Fractional

September 3, 2025

FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL

Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2025

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Daher Climate Policy Aims at Paris Goals

Company targets emissions, SAF, supplier engagement

Fuel

September 2, 2025

AINsight: Economics of Upgrading to Your Own Bizjet

When private flying tops 100 hours annually, it might be time to to look at whole aircraft ownership

Aircraft

August 29, 2025

VIP Completions Delivers G550 Refurbishment in 8 Weeks

VIP Completions collaborated with Ukrainian architecture firm Yodezeen

Maintenance and Modifications

August 28, 2025

Embraer Reaches Milestone 2,000th Bizjet Delivery

OEM began private jet shipments in 2002

Aircraft

August 28, 2025

Chinese City Hefei Backs EHang’s Plans for VT30 eVTOL Aircraft

City officials have pledged up to around $210 million in investments and orders

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 28, 2025