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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U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype

The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands

Aircraft

July 15, 2024

Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV

New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time

Maintenance and Modifications

July 12, 2024

AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership

Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly

Aircraft

July 12, 2024

WingX: Last Week's Global Bizjet Use on Par with 2023

The U.S. saw a holiday boost while sporting events in Europe attracted traffic

Aircraft

July 11, 2024

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Maintenance and Modifications

June 1, 2021

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Aircraft

May 24, 2021

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

Aircraft

May 19, 2021

A First Look at Dassault’s Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet

A First Look at Dassault’s Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet

Aircraft

May 10, 2021

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Say Ciao to Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Mockup

Full-size cabin mockup of the super-midsize jet can be viewed at Italy's Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

Aircraft

July 11, 2024

Joby and H2Fly Fly Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft

The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary

Engines

July 11, 2024

Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto

18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union

Aircraft

July 10, 2024

UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft

Regulations and Government

July 10, 2024

Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner

The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system

Aircraft

July 10, 2024

New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator

UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027

Engines

July 10, 2024

Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June

North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity

Aircraft

July 9, 2024

Gulfstream G700 Rapidly Picking Up Validations

The in-service fleet topped 700 hours within the first 100 days in the market

Aircraft

July 9, 2024

Deutsche Aircraft Delays Service Entry for D328eco Regional Airliner

Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027

Aircraft

July 8, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility Wrestles with Battery Complexity and Limitations

About:Energy uses simulation and data modeling to resolve uncertainties around batteries

Fuel

July 5, 2024

Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Services

The Japanese manufacturer launched a partnership with Kyushu Railway Company

Charter & Fractional

July 4, 2024

Reports: G700 Deliveries Lag in 2Q24

Gulfstream expects to deliver at least 50 G700s this year, but only eight had been handed over by mid-year

Aircraft

July 3, 2024

German Start-up ERC Unveils Emergency Medical eVTOL Aircraft

The Charlie aircraft will carry a pilot, doctor and passenger up to 190 kilometers

Aircraft

July 3, 2024

Eve Raises $94 Million in Fresh Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

In the same week, rival Archer raised $55 million from existing backer Stellantis

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 2, 2024

China Southern Airlines Makes Plans To Operate eVTOL Aircraft

The carrier signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese eVTOL vehicle manufacturer EHang

Airlines

July 2, 2024

Boeing and Airbus Eye Spirit AeroSystems Deals

Value of deals could total some $9 billion

Aircraft

July 1, 2024