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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Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft

Engines

February 26, 2025

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported

Aircraft

February 25, 2025

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace

Maintenance and Modifications

February 25, 2025

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 24, 2025

Videos

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

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone

Aircraft

August 26, 2024

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped

Aircraft

August 26, 2024

More Articles

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Environment

February 24, 2025

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year

Engines

February 21, 2025

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape

Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 21, 2025

Bombardier Finalizing Global 8000 Flight-test Campaign

Company is offering $3 million retrofit kit to bring Global 7500 in line with the 8000

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 20, 2025

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2025

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results

Aircraft

February 20, 2025

Industry Billings Top $31B as Bizjet Shipments Increase

Airplane billings soar 14.3%, helicopters climb 7.6%

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Teal Group Sees Double-digit Bizav Market Growth in 2025

While market grew last year and is expected again this year, business aircraft deliveries will flatten out long-term

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Pilatus Boosts Revenues, Responds to Supply-chain Issues

Swiss manufacturer delivered 153 aircraft in 2024, including PC-12s and PC-24s

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 19, 2025

Seaplane Industry Sets Course for Sustainable Revival

There’s no shortage of a need for aircraft that can take off and land on water, supporters say

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Archer Aviation’s Pilot Training Academy Wins FAA Nod

Archer’s flight school can start training eVTOL pilots on a Bell 206 JetRanger

Training and Workforce

February 18, 2025

ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E

Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry

Engines

February 18, 2025