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
Jeffries: Used Bizjet Inventory Down 27% from a Year Ago
A report from Jefferies Equity Research shows used jet inventory has dropped by more than 25 percent since last September as prices have risen.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Enters Service
Bombardier's Challenger 3500 will make an appearance at 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida next month.
Aircraft
Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet
Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.
Aircraft
New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum
The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.
Aircraft
Cirrus Plans ‘Innovation Center’ at Duluth HQ
Cirrus Aircraft has secured a 60-year ground lease for its recently acquired building and land in Duluth, Minnesota.
Aircraft
JetNet: Bizjet Prices Remain High as Inventory Ticks Up
After reaching record lows in December 2021, business aircraft inventory is slowly creeping up according to the latest JetNet data.
Aircraft
JetNet CEO: Bizav Must Lead on Sustainability
Appearing at his first JetNet iQ Summit as CEO of the host company, Greg Fell called on the industry to adopt sustainable efforts.
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 for USAF BACN Program
The latest Global to go to the U.S. Air Force, a 6000 modified for the BACN program, marks the first delivery under a June 2021 contract.
Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Rolls Out First Australian Triton Surveillance UAV
The high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft will operate on maritime surveillance duties alongside crewed P-8A Poseidons.
Aircraft
Air Charter Firm Inks Deal for 50 All-electric Aircraft
Miami-based aircraft charter and cargo company GlobalX signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft.
Aircraft
Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges
After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.
Aircraft
Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner
Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.
Aircraft
P&WC PW812GA Engine for G400 Gets Transport Canada Nod
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its PW812GA engine that will power the Gulfstream G400.
Aircraft
First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Receives Tamarack Upgrade
Tamarack's active winglets have been installed on a number of Citation model CE525 business jets.
Aircraft
FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix
Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.
Aircraft
Australia Clarifies Aircraft Manufacturer NTO Limitations
A new airworthiness bulletin from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) clarifies that a “no technical objection” (NTO) is not an approval.
Accidents
Parachute Deployed in Crash of Cirrus Jet
On Friday, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet sustained substantial damage when it crashed near Orlando, Florida, after deploying its airframe parachute.
Aircraft
Mourning Royals Fly Private As UK Prepares For Queen's Funeral
The UK government is asking foreign leaders to take commercial flights to Queen Elizabeth's funeral, with London's Heathrow Airport closed to private jets.
Aircraft
PAL-V Opens UK Base at London Oxford Airport
PAL-V is displaying its Liberty "flying car" prototype at its new London Oxford base from September 20 to 22.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Flies Second Production Test G700
Gulfstream Aerospace's testing of the G700 will focus primarily on the aircraft's five-zone cabin.
Aircraft
Bombardier Preps for Scale-up in Defense Business
Bombardier CEO Martel estimated that its defense unit could possibly become a $1 billion business.
Aircraft
United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft
A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.
Aircraft
Embraer Completes Certification Tests for Fire-fighting C-390
Military certification of fire-fighting equipment will add another capability to the multi-role medium airlifter.
Aircraft
Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job
Flight Testing the F-35, a Test Pilot’s Amazing Job
Aircraft
Aeroflot Signs for 339 Russian-made Jets
An agreement between Aeroflot and the United Aircraft Corporation calls for delivery of $16.3 billion worth of Russian airplanes starting next year.
Aircraft
Qatar Takes Delivery of Ready-to-fight Typhoon Fighters
With the arrival of the first Typhoons, the QEAF now has three modern front-line fighters in service, having already inducted the F-15QA Eagle and Rafale.
Aircraft
ExecuJet South Africa Adds To Long-range Charter Fleet
ExecuJet's Bombardier Global Express will be based at the charter operator's facilities at Lanseria International Airport.
Aircraft
As Boom Seeks Engine, Airlines Mull Supersonic Use Case
The most recent Boom Overture customer, American Airlines, says it will work with the manufacturer to determine route scenarios for the supersonic jet.
Aircraft
Luxaviation Adds To Charter, Managed Fleet
Luxembourg-based Luxaviation has added six charter and managed business jets to its fleet.
