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
AINsight: Contract Issues Remain Hot as Jet Sales Cool
As the preowned business jet market is rebalancing to pre-pandemic norms, the devil is in the details of purchase contract terms.
Aircraft
Wheels Up Revenues Surge, but Losses Widen
Wheels Up reported record revenues in the fourth quarter and the operator expects to reach profitability in 2024.
Aircraft
Dassault Soars as Falcon, Rafale Order Book Swells
Dassault posted a €830 million profit in 2022 while its order book swelled to 87 Falcon business jets and 164 Rafale fighter jets.
Aircraft
Rotortrade Closes Helicopter Deals in Nigeria, Guatemala
Leonardo distributor Rotortrade has sold aircraft to operators in West Africa and Central America this week.
Aircraft
Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Aim to Transform Vertical Flight
Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.
Aircraft
Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429
The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.
Aircraft
Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter
With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.
Aircraft
Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations
The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.
Accidents
IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance
Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.
Aircraft
Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
Aircraft
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Aircraft
Assembly Close For First CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype
As it prepares for eVTOL flight testing is taking a thorough, partnership-based approached to building the advanced air mobility ecosystem.
Aircraft
Airbus Invests in Strong North American Rotorcraft Market
Airbus Helicopters grew its share of the North American market to 61 percent in 2022, with growing demand for its twin-engine models.
Aircraft
Latest-Generation Rafale Fighter Enters French Air Force Service
The F4 standard Rafale represents a major improvement in terms of communications, sensors and weapons capability.
Aircraft
Indian Lessor Forms JV for Locally-built Aircraft
Aircraft leasing company Vman Aviation Services has formed a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics for leasing locally-built aircraft.
Aircraft
MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production
MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.
Aircraft
Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing
The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and flight training subsidiaries.
Rotorcraft
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Aircraft
Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force
Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
Aircraft
AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Aircraft
Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Aircraft
Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service
Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Aircraft
AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years
The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus
The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
Aircraft
Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group
Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Aircraft
Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'
"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.
Aircraft
Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor
A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
