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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Gulfstream G700 Popular in the Middle East

20% of the in-service fleet call the region home

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

Boeing Highlights Year of Restoring Customer Trust

“Boeing has been making quite a few changes,” commercial CEO says

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

U.S. Marines Trial Regent’s Seaglider for Rescue Missions

Regent is developing electric and hybrid-electric version of its seaglider

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE

Joby announces Dubai vertiport sites as Archer concludes Abu Dhabi test flights

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Videos

Step Aboard Qatar Executive's Gulfstream G700 Business Jet

Get a glimpse of Qatar's unique interior appointments.

Aircraft

June 26, 2025

Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Debuts at Paris Air Show

Republic Airways is the latest customer to receive an aircraft for testing.

Aircraft

June 25, 2025

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show

This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

Avolon Orders 100 CFM Leap Engines for A320neo Fleet

Leasing group is adding 50 of the narrowbodies to its portfolio

Engines

November 17, 2025

Emirates Commits to More Boeing 777Xs

Boeing also sold seven more 737 Max narrowbodies to Ethiopian Airlines

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Record-setting G800 Anchors Gulfstream Dubai Display

The jet arrived from Phuket, Thailand, after a 5-hour 38-minute flight

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57E ‘Felon’ Makes Dubai Debut

Russia’s latest fighter spearheads the nation’s participation at the Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Textron's SkyCourier Misses Its Dubai Airshow Debut

Overflight approvals fall through after the aircraft’s Africa tour

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Jekta Eyes Middle East as Market for Amphibious Aircraft

Luxury tourism sector represents first use case for upcoming PHA-ZE 100

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

CAE Prepares To Start Training Global 8000 Pilots

First pilots for the new Bombardier model start training in December

Training and Workforce

November 17, 2025

Action Aviation Orders Gogo Galileo FDX Satcom for BBJ

UAE-based management and charter operator is system’s Middle East launch customer

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 17, 2025

MEBAA Preps for ‘Surging’ Interest at 2026 Bizav Event

Association is highlighting interest in business aviation among Middle East’s growing HNWI population

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Colombia Signs for Saab Gripen E/F

The South American nation is to acquire 17 aircraft, including a pair of two-seaters

Aircraft

November 17, 2025

Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait

777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch

Aircraft

November 16, 2025

Emirati Knights Parade New Steeds

The UAE’s national aerobatic team is now flying the Hongdu L-15 Falcon from China

Aircraft

November 16, 2025

Transport Canada Certifies Three Pipistrel Light Aircraft

All-electric Velis Electro two-seater is now certified in Canada

Regulations and Government

November 16, 2025

Dubai Airshow Stands Out for Airliner Orders and Military Surprises

More than 300 new aircraft orders and commitments anticipated during show week

Aircraft

November 16, 2025

GE Expands 9X Engine's Middle East Support Network

Manufacturer continues testing and improvements to maximize on-wing reliability

Engines

November 16, 2025

Salient's Modular Approach Addresses Supply-chain Issues

Using certified software and hardware across different platforms can drive down costs

Aircraft

November 15, 2025