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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Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

Flying Privately: Is It Time To Buy an Aircraft?

It may make sense to buy your own aircraft if you fly privately often enough

Aircraft

January 23, 2025

Cirrus’ Vision Jet G2+ Offers an Entry into Business Jet Travel

The company has its own training program to help owners move up from their piston aircraft

Aircraft

January 17, 2025

Does a Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet Fit Your Travel Needs?

These airliner business jets might be more affordable than you think compared to purpose-built private aircraft.

Aircraft

January 9, 2025

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Bombardier Sells Two Challenger 650s for Australian ISR

Australia surveillance aims for Bombardier boost

Aircraft

March 26, 2025

AMSL Prepares to Test Hydrogen-powered Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

Australian eVTOL start-up’s second full-scale prototype could fly this year

Aircraft

March 26, 2025

Luxaviation Expands Asia-Pacific Fleet and Services

Bombardier Global 7500 and a Gulfstream G550 are now being managed in the region

Charter & Fractional

March 25, 2025

Airbus Reveals Latest ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner Design

More energy efficiency means four, rather than six, open rotor engines

Aircraft

March 25, 2025

Airbus Doubles Down on Aviation Decarbonization Commitment

Aerospace and defense group partners with Solar Impulse Foundation

Environment

March 24, 2025

ASG: Southeast Asia Leads Bizav Fleet Growth in Asia-Pac

China saw the largest business aviation fleet decline in the region

Aircraft

March 24, 2025

U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract

$20 billion in Pentagon funding pledged to achieve first flights by 2029

Aircraft

March 24, 2025

Regent Submits Seaglider Approval Plan to U.S. Coast Guard

Sea trials with a prototype are underway in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay

Regulations and Government

March 21, 2025

Customer Base Grows for Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Operators from Africa, Europe, India, Brazil and the U.S. have signed up for the nine-seater

Aircraft

March 20, 2025

FAA Accepts XTI's Certification Application for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft

XTI Aerospace says it is close to completing a subscale working model

Aircraft

March 19, 2025

Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa

Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection

Maintenance and Modifications

March 18, 2025

Scottish Seaplane Operator Plans to Add Electric Noemi to Its Fleet

Operator plans scheduled services connecting coastal communities

Airlines

March 18, 2025

Beyond Aero Reveals Redesign of Hydrogen Business Jet

Gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks have been moved out of the cabin to the wing

Aircraft

March 17, 2025

PC-12 Pro Is First Aircraft Certified with G3000 Prime

All displays are touchscreens but Pilatus also added a cursor-control device

Avionics

March 17, 2025

Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation

Airlines

March 17, 2025

Pilatus Unveils PC-12 Pro with Garmin Avionics

New avionics replace the Honeywell Apex avionics on previous models

Aircraft

March 14, 2025