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.

Latest

Airbus Worries Max Crisis Could Affect FAA-EASA Alignment

The European airframer’s new CEO laments “tensions” created by the 737 Max grounding.

SkyWest Invests in Commuter Carrier to Assure Pilot Supply

SkyWest becomes one of Southern Airways’ top five investors to safeguard a hiring flow of experienced air transport pilots.

ACJ319neo Crew Sets Longest-flight Mark

The record-setting flight came just two days after first flight of the ACJ319neo.

Boeing Disputes Reports it Disabled Max Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists that it did not intentionally disable the feature on Southwest Airlines’ airplanes.

Videos

More Articles

Southwest, American Detail Financial Effects of Max Grounding

The 737 Max grounding will continue to effect the finances of American and Southwest until authorities lift the revenue-flight ban.

B-29 'Doc' Settles In At New Wichita Hangar

The restored Boeing B-29 Superfortress, one of only two that are airworthy in the world, begins its tour schedule in May.

Falcon 8X Sets SMO-TEB Speed Record

After taking off from Santa Monica's short 3,500-foot runway, a Falcon 8X broke a speed record flying to Teterboro.

RAAF Takes Delivery of First of Three Falcon 7Xs

Dassault Aviation has delivered the first of three Falcon 7X trijets to the Commonwealth of Australia for use by the Royal Australian Air Force.

FAA Adds 737 Max Recertification Summit for Regulators

The FAA’s 737 Max recertification safety-analysis summit on May 23 is separate from the JATR review beginning on April 29.

Norwegian Confident of Narrowbody Fleet Growth Plan

Losses at the already troubled Oslo-based group have widened as it finalises deals with Airbus and Boeing to postpone narrowbody deliveries.

Dassault Falcon 8X Takeoff from 3,500-ft SMO Runway to Set SMO to TEB Record

Dassault Falcon 8X Takeoff from 3,500-ft SMO Runway to Set SMO to TEB Record

Lockheed Martin Inaugurates New F-16 Production Facility

F-16 production has moved out of Fort Worth to make room for expanded F-35 production capacity

Boeing’s Max Loss May Be Embraer’s Gain in Ukraine

The former Soviet republics represent what could be just one example of a region where Embraer E-Jets are making more headway due to Max issues.

ACJ319neo Completes First Flight

The derivative of the Airbus A319neo flew for an hour and 55 minutes on Wednesday.

Upgraded F-5 Flies with Garmin G3000

Tactical Air Support is modifying its recently acquired ex-Jordanian adversary F-5E/Fs with new equipment, including a Garmin G3000 flight deck.

BBD's Bizjet Shipments Slide, but Backlog Rises to $15B

Bombardier delivered 24 business jets in the first quarter, down from 31 a year ago, but backlog grew and still expects to ship up to 155 this year.

Collins Teams On Electric Airlander Project

Collins Aerospace partnering a project to bring electric propulsion to Airlander 10 airship

Aircraft Financiers Eye Kremlin's Regional Network Plans

Western lessors and banks are keen to be involved as Russian regional air transport growth could soar under a new Kremlin program.

Gulfstream Deliveries, Sales Soar in First Quarter

Business jet deliveries at Gulfstream Aerospace climbed nearly 31 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, largely due to G500 shipments.

Boeing Sees Initial Costs of 737 Max Grounding

First-quarter earnings show the impact of the Max grounding on Boeing but company plans to issue new 2019 guidance when impact is clearer.

Copyright ©2025 AIN Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Content Policy | Add as a Preferred Source