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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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China’s Fighter Surprise Challenges Western Defense Programs

At the end of last year China revealed that it had not one, but two, advanced new warplane prototypes in flight test

Aircraft

June 15, 2025

Paris News Briefs: June 15, 2025

Headlines from the Paris Air Show

Aircraft

June 15, 2025

New Customer Care Center is Airbus's Mission Control

Manufacturer has invested in new facility and more staff to improve aircraft-on-ground response

Maintenance and Modifications

June 15, 2025

Electric Aircraft Vie for Attention at Paris Air Show

Beta's Alia CX300 aircraft is expected to turn heads with its flying display

Aircraft

June 14, 2025

Videos

Bombardier Opens Its New Toronto Production Line for the Global 7500, 6500, and 5500 Jets

The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof

Aircraft

May 9, 2024

Follow the Story of the Future of Flight

FutureFlight merges with AINonline

Aircraft

May 7, 2024

What Does It Take To Get New eVTOL Aircraft Certified and in Service?

AIN interviews Archer Aviation chief engineer Geoff Bower

Aircraft

March 15, 2024

Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport

Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet

Aircraft

February 29, 2024

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Hungary’s Air Force Set To Receive L-39 Skyfox Trainers

In late May, Hungarian pilots completed training with Aero Vodochody

Aircraft

June 14, 2025

American States Seek Foreign Aerospace Investment

State representatives at Paris Air Show play down concern over Trump tariffs

Aircraft

June 14, 2025

Improved Multirole Poseidon Aircraft Prepares for Service

The Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade for the P-8 greatly enhances its ASW, ASuW and ISR capabilities

Aircraft

June 14, 2025

JetNet Survey Sees Caution Ahead Amidst Growth

Turbulence includes supply chain, tariffs, and economic uncertainty

Aircraft

June 13, 2025

Liebherr Highlights Aircraft Systems Innovation

Folding wingtips for Boeing 777X is one of several innovations on display at Paris Air Show

Aircraft

June 13, 2025

European Defense Budget Rises Could Boost Air Power

Spending is set to accelerate in the coming years

Aircraft

June 13, 2025

Bizav Flying Rises in May Despite Economic Uncertainty

North America and Europe up modestly, while rest of world sees double-digit increase

Aircraft

June 12, 2025

Electric Aviation Sparks Innovation at Connectivity Specialist

TE Connectivity is showcasing how it is meeting the power management needs of new electric aircraft

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 12, 2025

T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer on Track For Air Force Role

T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer is nearing the completion of its developmental test flying.

Aircraft

June 12, 2025

JetZero’s Blended-wing-body Airliner Passes Critical Design Review

The BWB concept could compete with the Boeing-Airbus duopoly

Aircraft

June 12, 2025

Canadian Bizav Market Growing amid Emerging Uncertainties

U.S. tariffs and Canadian luxury tax bring challenges

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Flying the Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop Aircraft Over the Mountains of Colorado

Garmin avionics are on the way, but the Honeywell suite in the NGX is still excellent.

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Textron and Leonardo Pitch M-346 for U.S. Navy Requirement

The U.S. Navy’s T-45 replacement program may not require carrier-landing capability

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Embraer Pushes to Expand Footprint in Indian Market

Company hopes New Delhi office will spark more growth in India

Aircraft

June 11, 2025

Head-of-state BBJ To Get Bird’s Missile Defense System

The installation will be covered by a supplemental type certificate from EASA

Safety

June 10, 2025

‘Euro-canard’ Fighters Achieve Export Momentum

Europe’s three principal fighters—Rafale, Typhoon and Gripen—have all seen their order books expand significantly in recent years.

Aircraft

June 10, 2025