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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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Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft

Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets

Engines

September 18, 2024

Gulfstream’s G700 Earns Another Certification

The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12

Regulations and Government

September 17, 2024

Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment

UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing

Avionics

September 17, 2024

Videos

Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services

Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services

Aircraft

October 17, 2022

What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane

What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane

Aircraft

October 12, 2022

All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service

All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service

Aircraft

October 7, 2022

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

September 30, 2022

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Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility

Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace

It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site

Aircraft

September 13, 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

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner

Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe

Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2024

Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing

Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport

Aircraft

September 12, 2024

Embraer Explores Options for Indian Supply Chain

Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force

Aircraft

September 12, 2024

NBAA To Honor Hundreds for Safe Flying

NBAA's Flying Safety Program highlights professionalism and culture

Aircraft

September 10, 2024

Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000

Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300

Charter & Fractional

September 10, 2024

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up in First-half 2024

Turboprop segment saw slight decline, but business jet shipments rose 9% YOY

Aircraft

September 10, 2024

Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype

Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes

Aircraft

September 9, 2024

Vegas Takes Center Stage in Shifting Environment for NBAA

Organization's BACE will remain in Las Vegas through 2026

Aircraft

September 9, 2024