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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Bidder for Lilium’s Assets Sees Opportunity Despite Complications

AAMG is pressing for a deal to buy what remains of the eVTOL aircraft developer

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 9, 2025

EHang Flies Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft in Africa

Milestone marks first passenger-carrying eVTOL flight in Africa

Charter & Fractional

September 8, 2025

Business Aircraft Activity Heats Up Globally in August

Operations outpaced expectations in North America with a 4.4% gain

Aircraft

September 8, 2025

TAT Opens FutureWorks Innovation Center in North Carolina

Center will develop next-generation thermal management systems

Aircraft

September 8, 2025

Videos

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.

Aircraft

May 16, 2025

With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage

Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.

Aircraft

May 13, 2025

Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World

Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.

Aircraft

May 8, 2025

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Amprius Boosts U.S. Battery Production as Drone Market Surges

SiCore batteries now shipping from an expanded pilot line in Fremont, California

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 5, 2025

Report Finds Big Differences in SMS, Large Bizjet Markets

New report believes clean-sheet bizjets may fall into super-midsize or large categories

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

Report Shows Split in Super Mid and Large Jet Customers

The RVA Analysis found differing value propositions and mission use

Aircraft

September 5, 2025

WingX: August Bizjet Activity in Record Territory

Nearly 328,000 flights were tops for the month since company began keeping score

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

Italy’s Finance Police Orders Another Piaggio P.180 Avanti

The Guardia di Finanza now has a third Avanti aircraft on order

Aircraft

September 4, 2025

GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans

New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft

Engines

September 4, 2025

Aero Ventures Launches Zillow-like Platform for Used Bizjets

Digital marketplace seeks to change the way jets are valued, bought, and sold

Aircraft

September 3, 2025

Gulfstream Reaches 100th Starlink Installation

100th installation was aboard a G650ER

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

India Approves ExecuJet MRO Services To Support Falcon 6X

Dassault is set to deliver the first 6X to an operator in India

Maintenance and Modifications

September 3, 2025

Wheels Up Introduces Signature Membership Program

New prepaid charter plan covers Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 jets

Charter & Fractional

September 3, 2025

FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL

Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2025

Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.

Aircraft

September 2, 2025

Daher Climate Policy Aims at Paris Goals

Company targets emissions, SAF, supplier engagement

Fuel

September 2, 2025

AINsight: Economics of Upgrading to Your Own Bizjet

When private flying tops 100 hours annually, it might be time to to look at whole aircraft ownership

Aircraft

August 29, 2025

VIP Completions Delivers G550 Refurbishment in 8 Weeks

VIP Completions collaborated with Ukrainian architecture firm Yodezeen

Maintenance and Modifications

August 28, 2025