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

Liebherr Maintains Innovation Drive

Liebherr's electric actuators and motor pumps can form part of decentralized power systems
Liebherr Aerospace
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Textron Aviation Delivers 100th King Air 360

The turboprop will aid in cancer research
100th Beechcraft King Air 360 delivered in October 2023
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IADA, AIN Partner To Expand AircraftExchange Reach

Aircraft dealer listings will be accessible on AINonline
AIN president Ruben Kempeneer (left) and IADA executive director Wayne Starling
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XBrand Brings 'Top Gun: Maverick' Camera Ships to NBAA-BACE

XBrand is showing its L-39, Phenom, and AStar aerial camera platforms
X-Brand Top Gun Camera
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Tecnam P2012 STOL Approaching EASA Nod

Deliveries are anticipated in January
Tecnam P2012 STOL at NBAA-BACE 2023
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Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty Makes Debut at NBAA-BACE

Its spacious cabin includes six zones
Sean McGeough, ACJ
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Bombardier’s EcoJet Tech Demonstrator Delivering Data for Future Bizjets

EcoJet employs a blended-wing body design for aerodynamic efficiency
Bombardier EcoJet
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Bombardier Marks 150th Global 7500 Delivery, Updates Global 8000

Global 7500 fleet has amassed 100,000 hours since service entry in December 2018
Bombardier Global 7500 at NBAA-BACE 2023
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Camp Companies Team Up on Integrated eCommerce Platform

Integrated e-commerce platform protects investments in workflows and intellectual property
ILS press conference at NBAA-BACE
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Cirrus Delivers 500th SF50 Vision Jet

The SF50 has been the world’s best-selling private jet for five consecutive years
Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
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How Electric Aircraft Will Complement Bizav

AAM vehicles can both replace and complement private aviation
Newsmakers luncheon NBAA-BACE 2023
Engines

EcoPulse Readies for First Electric Flight

The EcoPulse technology demonstrator has hitherto only flown on turboprop power
Daher EcoPulse
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Textron Aviation Unveils Citation CJ3 Gen2

Upgrades to the CJ3 were based on customer feedback
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 overall cabin with green lighting
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Gulfstream MIA at World's Largest Business Aviation Show

Gulfstream cites emphasis on 'private events'
Gulfstream missing at NBAA-BACE 2023
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Daher Hands Over 500th TBM 900

Nearly 100 of the latest TBM 960s have been handed over
TBM 500th
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Supernal and Honeywell Develop UAM Ground Control Stations

Honeywell software enables BVLOS flight testing
Supernal
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Echelon Is Bigger, Faster Honda Light Jet

Timeline calls for certification and entry into service in 2028
HondaJet Echelon Mock Up Interior NBAA2023
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Boeing Business Jets Intros Modular Cabin Completion Program for 737-7

Program promises to streamline completions and reduce costs
BBJ Press conference introducing BBJ Select program (Photo: Curt Epstein)
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands BizJet Support and Services Business

The Brazilian airframer is expanding its aftermarket service capabilities
Embraer executive jet at maintenance facility
Aircraft

Dassault Brings Falcon 10X Mockup to NBAA-BACE

Company also displaying 8X and 2000LXS jets at Henderson Airport
Dassault Falcon 10X mock up NBAA-BACE 2023
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Hangars Full as Demand Grows

Design work underway for VIP versions of the widebody Boeing 777-9
LHT Boeing BBJ completion
Environment

Business Aviation Groups Criticize EU Green Investment Criteria

Standards exclude business aircraft from sustainability investment
Air BP refuels a business jet
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NASA Delays X-59 Supersonic First Flight to Next Year

NASA continues to test integrated systems
NASA X-59 Quesst supersonic demonstrator on flight line (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
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Dassault's Falcon 8X May Be the Last Trijet

Get one while you still can.
Dassault Falcon 8X in flight
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Embraer Phenom 100EX Makes Debut

Embraer brought four business jets to Las Vegas
Embraer Phenom 100EX NBAA-BACE 2023
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Honeywell Forecast Sees Strong Appetite For Bizjets

The OEM sees 8,500 new business jet deliveries over the next decade
Honeywell Forecast aircraft
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Tecnam Rapidly Expanding in U.S., Italy

Tecnam's P2012 has taken root in U.S. market
Tecnam P2012 Traveler (Photo: Tecnam)
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Joe Benson Takes the Controls at Boeing Business Jets

Upcoming models include the BBJ Max 7 and 777X
Boeing Business Jets
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Dassault Aviation Readies First Falcon 6X Deliveries

Customers will begin flying their new 6Xs in November.
Dassault Falcon 6X in flight
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First Air Force One Connie Relives Presidential History

Eisenhower's Columbine II Constellation aircraft to be a flying museum
First Air Force One