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

Follow the Story of the Future of Flight

FutureFlight merges with AINonline
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft in flight
Aircraft

EHang Makes First eVTOL Aircraft Passenger Flight in the UAE

Abu Dhabi's Wings Logistics Hub plans to buy 100 of the EH216 model
EH216-S flight in Abu Dhabi
Aircraft

Aviation Pioneer Dick Rutan Flies West

Rutan flew 325 combat missions during the Vietnam War
Dick Rutan, Vietnam War veteran and U.S. Air Force 'Misty Four-Zero' fighter pilot
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Business Jets Drive Strong Q1 Revenues at Embraer

The cost of production rate increases dragged on earnings for the Brazilian group
Embraer Praetor 500 jet
Aircraft

Airbus Research Highlights Factors Driving New Bizjet Buys

Buyers want lower operating costs, greater fuel efficiency, and new technology
ACJ TwoTwenty business jet
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Certified for Steep Approaches

Business jet demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities at London City Airport and Switzerland’s Lugano Airport
The Gulfstream 600 approved for steep approaches
Aircraft

Beechcraft Denali Begins FAA Certification Flight Tests

Textron Aviation aims to certify the turboprop single in 2025
A Beechcraft Denali is pictured in flight
Aircraft

Zipporah Marmor Takes Helm at Opus Aero North America

Opus Aero appointed Zipporah Marmor as managing partner of operations in North America
Zipporah Marmor
Airlines

UrbanLink Plans South Florida eVTOL Network with Lilium Order

The start-up has been launched by former UrbanX chairman Ed Wegel
UrbanLink Lilium Jet eVTOL
Environment

EBACE Show Organizers Announce Trio of Keynote Speakers

An aviation pioneer, air traffic management leader, and local politician will address EBACE 2024
EBACE 2023 static display
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MightyFly Flies Autonomous Freighter in FAA-approved Flight Corridor

The 100-pound-payload Cento is expected to have a range of up to around 522 nm
MightyFly Cento autonomous eVTOL freight aircraft
Aircraft

Manta Taps Altair's Computational Intelligence for Ann Aircraft

The European start-up is developing three new VTOL and STOL designs
Altair's director of strategy, aerospace, and defense Paolo Colombo (left) with Manta Aircraft CEO Lucas Marchesini
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Appoints New CEO To Bring eVTOL Aircraft to Market

Stuart Simpson is currently the UK start-up's CFO
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Levaero: Canada Aircraft Market Showing “Price Stabilization”

The Canadian aircraft broker's report shows slight increase in inventory last year
Aircraft

Bombardier Celebrates New Toronto Production Home

The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Bombardier Global 7500 in Toronto Pearson production facility (Photo: Ian Whelan)
Aircraft

AOPA To Tell Story of General Aviation with National Mall Flyover

60 aircraft representing 15 'chapters' of GA will participate
AOPA Flyover Practice (Photo: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Aircraft

MEBAA Show Offers New Features for Thriving Bizav Region

The 10th edition of the show will be held from December 10 to 12 in Dubai
MEBAA show in 2022
Aircraft

Canadair Challenger: A Widebody Pioneer

Bombardier's successful programs trace back to a company that produced flying boats during World War II
CL-600
Aircraft

Bombardier On Pace for 2025 Goals, Sees Balanced Growth

President and CEO Éric Martel opened the door to future acquisitions
Bombardier Challenger 3500
Aircraft

Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE

The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Lilium Jet Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Embraer, Gulfstream Take Bigger Slices of Bizjet Market

Embraer gained 4.6 points of market share since 2009, while Gulfstream went up 2 points
Embraer 300E business jet
Aircraft

Joby Expands Early eVTOL Aircraft Production Line

Car maker Toyota is supporting Joby with high-volume manufacturing expertise
Joby Aviation's Marina, California manufacturing facility
Regulations and Government

AutoFlight Begins Chinese Certification of Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft

In March, Chinese officials approved the CarryAll autonomous freighter version
AutoFlight Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Eviation Reveals Latest Redesign of Alice Electric Airplane

With a new CEO in place, supplier selections will be announced later this year
A digital rendering of Eviation's Alice design released in April 2024
Aircraft

Embraer Gears Up for More Growth in 2024

Company plans to hire 900 more employees this year
Embraer aircraft plant in São Paulo Brazil
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals

Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium
Volocopter eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Dip but Orders Soar

The airframer delivered two fewer business jets and a mix that leaned toward the Challenger
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Aircraft

WWII-vintage Martin Mars Flying Boat To Return to U.S.

The massive flying boat will become a display at Arizona's Pima Air and Space Museum
JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" on Sproat Lake in British Columbia
Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby

Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Abu Dhabi
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations

The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
Electra's two-seat eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft