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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AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO

Mark Baker is retiring after leading the association for more than 11 years

Aircraft

September 25, 2024

JetNet Summit Touts Leadership, Not 'Fairy Dust'

Amalfitano: 'You gotta do the work'

Aircraft

September 25, 2024

Pyka Raises $40 Million for Autonomous Electric Pelican Aircraft

Large-scale UAS has agricultural, cargo, and defense applications

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 24, 2024

Nordic Seaplanes Signs for Elfly's Noemi Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Danish charter and scheduled operator could buy up to 15 of the electric seaplanes

Airlines

September 24, 2024

Videos

Follow the Story of the Future of Flight

FutureFlight merges with AINonline

Aircraft

May 7, 2024

What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?

AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Aircraft

February 29, 2024

Singapore Airshow Flying Display Team Aerobatic Highlights

Choreography in the air impresses the crowds at the Singapore Airshow

Aircraft

February 21, 2024

More Articles

Nexus eVTOL Progressing at Textron eAviation

Four-passenger aircraft could enter service in the 2030s

Aircraft

September 24, 2024

RAF Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft Start Test Flights in the UK

Airborne early warning and control platform is based on Boeing's 737NG airliner

Aircraft

September 24, 2024

Sora and Bath University Start Battery Tests for S-1 eVTOL 'Bus'

All-electric aircraft is expected to enter service with airport shuttle flights

Engines

September 23, 2024

AINsight: Unifying Business Travel Management

Expanding the role of the corporate flight department can help secure its future

Aircraft

September 20, 2024

Fiji Airways Plans To Connect Pacific Islands with Laila VTOL

Odys' blown-wing design is being developed for both uncrewed freighter and piloted airliner roles

Airlines

September 20, 2024

Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft

Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets

Engines

September 18, 2024

Gulfstream’s G700 Earns Another Certification

The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12

Regulations and Government

September 17, 2024

Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment

UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing

Avionics

September 17, 2024

Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility

Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects

Aircraft

September 16, 2024

AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace

It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025

Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024