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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

Dassault Aviation at the Paris Air Show

Epic E1000 AX Receives FAA Certification

Epic’s latest model begins deliveries this week

Epic E1000 AX instrument panel view

DBT Aero Introduces Two-seat Double Box Tail Airplane

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

DBT 2LX light airplane

FAA Certifies Hartzell’s First Electric Engine Propeller

Hartzell designed the propeller for Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft

Beta Technologies Alia CX300 with Hartzell propeller

Videos

We Go Inside Joby Aviation’s Pilot Production Facility as It Starts eVTOL Production

Joby Aviation is getting ready to mass-produce eVTOL aircraft it says will transform transportation in and around crowded cities.

September 13, 2023

two Joby eVTOL aircraft on the ground

How New eVTOL Aircraft Like the Lilium Jet Could be Part of Your Future Green Travel Plans

eVTOL aircraft may be certified in the next few years

rendering of Lilium jet flying over a city

Lilium Gives Travelers a Taste of Future Flight in the Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft

This is what Lilium's four-seat configuration will look like

rendering of Lilium Jet taking off vertically

Your Best Option May Be a Pre-Owned Aircraft, but Get the Right Help – BJT Explainer

Hundreds of potentially suitable business jets and turboprops are available

Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy II

More Articles

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

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

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Taxi Tests

Low-speed taxi validates steering and braking systems

NASA X-59 supersonic research aircraft performs first taxi tests in California, July 2025

ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners

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

ATR72 regional airliner could be fitted with ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

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

A variety of new airliners are being discussed for the next decade or more.

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

Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL on approach to the Royal Air Force's Fairford base in the UK.

Regent Plans Military Variants for Viceroy Electric Seaglider

Options will include autonomous and hybrid-electric configurations

Regent Defense Viceroy Seagliders

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.

Zeppelin NT airship in flight

AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis

Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio

AIN Media Group and Leeham News and Analysis

Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita

Effort involved decades of negotiations and restoration but Wichita's deep labor pool came through

B-29 DOC in flight

Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models

Charter & Fractional

Falcon Luxe's Gulfstream G450 aircraft

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year

Aura Aero Integral R

Hybrid Air Vehicles Targets U.S. Market for Airlander 10 Airship

HAV USA will be led by John Schumacher

Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10

Horizon and ZeroAvia Pursue Hydrogen-powered Cavorite VTOL Aircraft

Partners aim to integrate ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain

Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft rendering

Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300

Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in flight testing

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft

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