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.
Aircraft
Embraer’s Phenom 100EX Light Jet Improves Cabin and Adds Safety Features
The Brazilian airframer says this is the most efficient twin-engine jet on the market.
Aircraft
NBAA-BACE Underscores Stickiness of Market Newcomers
One-third of NBAA-BACE attendees were first-timers
Aircraft
Honda’s New Larger Business Jet Will be Called the HondaJet Echelon
It will offer a range of 2,625 nm and allow transcontinental travel.
Aircraft
Embraer Reports Strong Third Quarter for Executive Jets Division
Brazilian OEM delivers 28 business jets during the period
Aircraft
WingX: Global Bizav Market Is Still Solid
Despite some minor deviations, North American and European activity is nearing 2022 levels
Aircraft
Textron Aviation’s CJ3 Gen2, Not Just an Upgrade but a Reinvention of a Popular Jet
The updates bring the aircraft up to modern standards.
Aircraft
Textron Sees Strong Third Quarter in Orders, Revenue
The company's aviation division noted increases in revenues and orders from a year ago
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 27 Aircraft in Q3
The manufacturer anticipates more than 60 aircraft deliveries in Q4
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanctions Force Russian Companies To Refurb Aging Airliners
Preowned Tupolev Tu-204 and Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft are now being sourced as bizjet replacements
Charter & Fractional
Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet
The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
Aircraft
Fargo Jet Center Delivers Learjet 75 Air Ambulances to Romania
The North Dakota company partnered with Spectrum Aeromed and Bombardier on the project
Aircraft
JetNet iQ Paints Cautiously Positive Outlook for Bizav
Regional conflicts could have a negative effect on the market, however
Aircraft
Wipaire Develops Composite Floats for Twin Otter
The new float is considerably lighter than the current all-metal unit
Aircraft
Bombardier Inks Firm Three-Challenger Deal with AB Jets
Memphis-based AB Jets is moving up to the super-midsize class with the order, starting in 2025
Aircraft
Revived Jetcruzer Prepares for First Flight
Victor Tao wants to bring the Jetcruzer back as a hydrogen-powered aircraft
Aircraft
Daher Opens Idaho Paint Facility for Kodiak Production
The new facility shortens the Kodiak production cycle by around a week
Aircraft
IADA, AIN Partner To Expand AircraftExchange Reach
Aircraft dealer listings will be accessible on AINonline
Aircraft
EMC Jet Becomes First U.S. Dealer For Lilium eVTOL Aircraft
The Texas-based private aviation group has committed to buying five Lilium Jets
Aircraft
Liebherr Maintains Innovation Drive
Liebherr's electric actuators and motor pumps can form part of decentralized power systems
Aircraft
XBrand Brings 'Top Gun: Maverick' Camera Ships to NBAA-BACE
XBrand is showing its L-39, Phenom, and AStar aerial camera platforms
Aircraft
Bombardier’s EcoJet Tech Demonstrator Delivering Data for Future Bizjets
EcoJet employs a blended-wing body design for aerodynamic efficiency
Aircraft
Cirrus Delivers 500th SF50 Vision Jet
The SF50 has been the world’s best-selling private jet for five consecutive years
Aircraft
How Electric Aircraft Will Complement Bizav
AAM vehicles can both replace and complement private aviation
Aircraft
Camp Companies Team Up on Integrated eCommerce Platform
Integrated e-commerce platform protects investments in workflows and intellectual property
Aircraft
Bombardier Marks 150th Global 7500 Delivery, Updates Global 8000
Global 7500 fleet has amassed 100,000 hours since service entry in December 2018
Engines
EcoPulse Readies for First Electric Flight
The EcoPulse technology demonstrator has hitherto only flown on turboprop power
