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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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NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Demonstrator Makes First Test Flight

Supersonic demonstrator topped 254 knots in first test

Aircraft

October 28, 2025

G800 Driving Sales at Gulfstream, Says Jefferies

But G700 orders are additive, according to the chairman and CEO of parent company General Dynamics

Aircraft

October 28, 2025

Britten-Norman Offers Brokerage Service for Islanders

Luxembourg-based CAE Aviation is new service’s launch customer

Aircraft

October 27, 2025

Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes in Florida

No injuries reported in crash of uncrewed test aircraft

Accidents

October 24, 2025

Videos

In Japan, New eVTOL Aircraft Are Seen As a Way to Improve Public Transportation

Japans geography makes it an appealing market for eVTOLs

Aircraft

December 5, 2024

New Drones Like Mayman’s Razor Could Transform Military Logistics in Combat Zones

These jet-powered drones could fire missiles or move cargo

Aircraft

December 5, 2024

Beta Technologies Flies First Production Alia CX300 CTOL Electric Aircraft

Beta's Alia CX300 CTOL was born from Alia 250 eVTOL program

Aircraft

December 3, 2024

Flying Privately: Explaining the Cirrus Vision Jet's Parachute and Autoland Features

These advanced safety features make this already-unique single engine jet stand out.

Aircraft

December 2, 2024

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Gulfstream Hits Stride as Bizjet Sales, Deliveries Soar

Business jet sales in the quarter were up 56%, while shipments climbed 39%

Aircraft

October 24, 2025

Bell’s Commercial Helicopter Deliveries Slide in Q3

Q3 revenues climbed 10% year over year, driven by accelerating work on the MV-75 program

Rotorcraft

October 24, 2025

WAC To Honor Brian Barents with Wichita Aero Club Trophy

Barents has held senior roles with Cessna, Learjet, Galaxy Aerospace, and Aerion

Aircraft

October 24, 2025

Middle East Buyers Sign for 600 Xpeng Land Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft can be carried by electric van to suitable flying areas

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Embraer Executive Jets on Track to Meet 2025 Deliveries

It has delivered 102 private jets through the first nine months

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Q3 Deliveries, Revenues Rise at Textron Aviation

Bizjet deliveries climb modestly while commercial turboprops jump 56%

Aircraft

October 23, 2025

Airbus and Boeing Struggling to Meet Narrowbody Demand

At the same time, demand for the A220 is languishing as engine troubles persist

Aircraft

October 22, 2025

NBAA Endorses, Manning Returns to Special Olympics Airlift

Textron Aviation issues call for participation

Aircraft

October 21, 2025

Jet Clipper Becomes First Latitude Customer in Argentina

Charter has operated Citations since 2012

Aircraft

October 20, 2025

AAM Institute to Honor Pulitzer Electric Air Race Winners

Seven teams racing Pipistrel Velis Electros and Beta's CX300 competed

Aircraft

October 20, 2025

Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer

Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Air New Zealand Starts Trials With Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft

The airline previously agreed to buy up to 23 of the fixed-wing model

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Textron Pulling Plug on eAviation Division

Company ‘realigning’ division’s aviation programs under other Textron business units

Aircraft

October 17, 2025

Consultant Presses Embraer To Confirm Large Bizjet Plans

Embraer Executive Jets leader said company will take its time before taking its next step

Aircraft

October 16, 2025

Gulfstream’s Fleet Flies More than 3 Million Miles on SAF

SAF use at company headquarters in Savannah is set to grow 50% this year

Operations

October 16, 2025

VoltAero Seeks Funds for Cassio after Investor Backs Out

French hybrid-electric pioneer is now expediting plans for a U.S. subsidiary

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 16, 2025