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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FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners

Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn

Engines

February 27, 2025

Phenom 300 Claims Another GAMA Best Seller Title

Brazilian manufacturer hailed multi-year success in latest GAMA aircraft delivery data

Aircraft

February 27, 2025

Technology Tackles Supply Chain Import/Export Compliance Headaches

Tariffs and sanctions mean aerospace companies have to be transparent

Regulations and Government

February 27, 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

Videos

Daher Kodiak 900: All the New Features Walkaround

Daher Kodiak 900: All the New Features Walkaround

Aircraft

January 17, 2023

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer

Aircraft

January 10, 2023

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

Aircraft

December 15, 2022

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 6X Cabin Interior

Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 6X Cabin Interior

Aircraft

November 22, 2022

More Articles

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft

Engines

February 26, 2025

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported

Aircraft

February 25, 2025

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace

Maintenance and Modifications

February 25, 2025

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 24, 2025

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Sustainability and Environment

February 24, 2025

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year

Engines

February 21, 2025

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape

Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 21, 2025

Bombardier Finalizing Global 8000 Flight-test Campaign

Company is offering $3 million retrofit kit to bring Global 7500 in line with the 8000

Aircraft

February 21, 2025

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 20, 2025

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2025

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results

Aircraft

February 20, 2025

Industry Billings Top $31B as Bizjet Shipments Increase

Airplane billings soar 14.3%, helicopters climb 7.6%

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

Teal Group Sees Double-digit Bizav Market Growth in 2025

While market grew last year and is expected again this year, business aircraft deliveries will flatten out long-term

Aircraft

February 19, 2025