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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Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models

Charter & Fractional

July 16, 2025

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Hybrid Air Vehicles Targets U.S. Market for Airlander 10 Airship

HAV USA will be led by John Schumacher

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Videos

What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?

AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Aircraft

February 29, 2024

Embraer and CAE Add New E-Jet E2 Flight Simulator For Asia Pacific Airlines in Singapore

Low-cost carrier Scoot will be the first airline in the region to fly the E2.

Training and Workforce

February 21, 2024

Singapore Airshow Flying Display Team Aerobatic Highlights

Choreography in the air impresses the crowds at the Singapore Airshow

Aircraft

February 21, 2024

More Articles

Horizon and ZeroAvia Pursue Hydrogen-powered Cavorite VTOL Aircraft

Partners aim to integrate ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain

Aircraft

July 16, 2025

Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300

Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

July 15, 2025

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 15, 2025

Bombardier Marks Progress on Sustainability Goals

GHG emissions are down by 23% over 2019, and employee engagement exceeded target

Sustainability and Environment

July 15, 2025

NBAA Schedules 2026 Regional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains

Aircraft

July 15, 2025

NBAA Schedules 2026nRegional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 Events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains

Aircraft

July 15, 2025

Otto Selects Mecaer Landing Gear and Flight Controls

Aircraft won’t have fly-by-wire flight controls or cabin windows

Aircraft

July 15, 2025

EASA Issues Innovative Air Mobility Rules Covering eVTOL Aircraft

New means of compliance intended to support operations of new aircraft in Europe

Regulations and Government

July 15, 2025

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hydrogen-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

July 14, 2025

Joby Flies Hydrogen-powered UAS for 9 Hours

Hybrid-electric JAI30 aircraft remains shrouded in secrecy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

July 14, 2025

Global 7500 Sets 135th City-pair Speed Record

Bombardier jet holds the most speed records of any business aircraft

Aircraft

July 11, 2025

Dassault Selects Honeywell Aspire 350 Satcom for Falcons

Certifications are complete for Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X

Cabin Interior and Electronics

July 11, 2025

As Trade Wars Intensify, Embraer Evaluates Impact

U.S. and Brazil traded 50% tariff threats

Aircraft

July 11, 2025

Cambodian Airline Will Connect Coastal Towns with Elfly’s Noemi

Start-up has committed to buy five of the nine-passenger electric amphibious aircraft

Airlines

July 10, 2025

ERC Prepares To Fly Multi-role Romeo Demonstrator Aircraft

Twin-boom lift-and-cruise design will be available in both all-electric and hybrid-electric versions

Aircraft

July 10, 2025

DARPA Selects Bell for Next Phase of HSVTOL Development

Helicopter manufacturer will build an X-plane for Phase 2 of Pentagon’s SPRINT program

Aircraft

July 10, 2025