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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Elixir’s Two-seat Trainer Gains FAA Part 23 Certification

Approval gives the French manufacturer access to the U.S. flight school market

Regulations and Government

July 24, 2025

Textron Aviation 2Q Jet Deliveries Jump 17%

Post-strike recovery continues as manufacturer ramps production and reports strong aftermarket growth

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 2 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 24, 2025

Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

Videos

The HondaJet Prototype First Flight Was 20 Years Ago, and We Look Back

Take a look at original footage from the first flight.

Aircraft

November 30, 2023

Bombardier Delivers 150th Global 7500, Looks Forward to Global 8000

There's plenty of space to relax on 7,700nm flights.

Aircraft

November 29, 2023

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.

Aircraft

November 21, 2023

Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow

Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 16, 2023

More Articles

Gulfstream Soars as Bizjet Deliveries, Revenues Rise

Company raised 2025 shipment forecast to 150 to 155 aircraft

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

FAA Announces Final Mosaic Rule at Oshkosh Event

Removes weight limitations and allows sport pilots to fly more complex aircraft

Aircraft

July 23, 2025

Joby Ramps Up eVTOL Aircraft Production in California

Another JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft recently rolled off the production line

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe

Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 22, 2025

Epic E1000 AX Receives FAA Certification

Epic’s latest model begins deliveries this week

Aircraft

July 22, 2025

DBT Aero Introduces Two-seat Double Box Tail Airplane

Projected performance includes 1,000-nm range and 200-knot cruise

Aircraft

July 21, 2025

FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First Electric Engine Propeller

Hartzell designed the propeller for Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft

Engines

July 21, 2025

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

Aircraft buyers can use the system to view maintenance documents before proceeding with the purchase

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Taxi Tests

Low-speed taxi validates steering and braking systems

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners

Start-up says it now holds 45 patents around its plans for hydrogen-electric powertrains

Engines

July 18, 2025

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 1 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show

UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base

Aircraft

July 18, 2025

Regent Plans Military Variants for Viceroy Electric Seaglider

Options will include autonomous and hybrid-electric configurations

Aircraft

July 17, 2025

Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future

These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.

Aircraft

July 17, 2025