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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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Saudi Regulator To Accept FAA Approval for Joby’s eVTOL

Joby has also flown a hybrid, autonomous version of the aircraft

Regulations and Government

November 15, 2025

Gulf States' Airpower Capabilities Are Still Evolving

Regional air forces mature as modernization programs bear fruit

Aircraft

November 15, 2025

Boeing Is Ramping Up 787 Dreamliner Production

Charleston expansion project could double 787 production capacity

Aircraft

November 14, 2025

Evaluating Next Generation Airliner Contenders: Part 2

Today, LNA provides assessments of eight more possible new commercial airliners

Aircraft

November 14, 2025

Videos

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?

The road to certification is an expensive one.

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype

As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

More Articles

Middle East Airlines’ Orders Set To Double Fleet Size

Will the Gulf carriers' ambitious fleet expansion outrun demand?

Airlines

November 14, 2025

Vertical Claims Lead with eVTOL Flight Tests and Payload

Piloted transition flights with full-scale prototype are now underway

Aircraft

November 13, 2025

Global Combat Air Program Builds Momentum

The Anglo-Italian-Japanese sixth-generation fighter program is making strides toward its service entry target for 2035.

Aircraft

November 13, 2025

Empire Builds Dubai HQ to Meet Growing Private Jet Demand

Managed fleet now includes 25 business aircraft, of which one third can be chartered

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2025

UAE Fighter Deal Leads Rafale’s Global Resurgence

Landmark 80-aircraft order leads wave of international interest for the French fighter

Aircraft

November 12, 2025

Flying Privately: Outfitting an Airliner as a Business Jet

Completions companies like AMAC Aerospace work with customers to create custom interiors and paint schemes for the largest business jets.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 11, 2025

Jetcraft Launches Special Missions Aircraft Trading Team

Business aircraft sales broker to focus on government and special missions clients

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles Study Hydrogen-Electric Airship

Airlander could be first non-fixed-wing integration of ZA600 propulsion system

Engines

November 11, 2025

AAMG Backs Zuri’s Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

European investment group invests in Czech start-up and promises orders

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 11, 2025

Evaluating Next Generation Airliner Contenders: Part 1

Leeham News and Analysis assesses the first five of 13 possible new commercial airliners

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

UAE Positions Itself as Global Testbed for eVTOL Operations

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are vying for attention at the Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 11, 2025

D328eco Regional Airliner's Rear Fuselages Will be Made in India

Dynamatic Technologies is one of three Indian companies now partnered with Deutsche Aircraft

Aircraft

November 10, 2025

Kazakhstan Joins eVTOL Race With $250 Million Joby Deal

Alatau Advance Air Group to introduce electric air taxi service in Almaty

Charter & Fractional

November 7, 2025

Joby Powers Up First FAA-conforming eVTOL Prototype

FAA type inspection authorization testing set to begin soon

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

MD Aircraft Seeks Series A Funding for Electric Regional Airliner

10-passenger model could be followed by larger designs with alternative powertrains

Aircraft

November 6, 2025

Bombardier Deliveries, Revenues on Upswing

Company poised for strong fourth quarter

Aircraft

November 6, 2025