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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Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut

The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe

Rotorcraft

July 22, 2024

AI-powered 'Wilbur' Platform Tackles Traceability

Wilbur verifies that aircraft parts are "authentic, legal, and correct."

Aircraft

July 22, 2024

Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure

Airports

July 22, 2024

Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround

President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 21, 2024

Videos

How New Electric Aircraft Could Transform Public Transportation

How New Electric Aircraft Could Transform Public Transportation

Aircraft

June 22, 2021

Bombardier - Leading in Customer Support

Bombardier - Leading in Customer Support

Aircraft

June 21, 2021

Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft

Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

June 2, 2021

Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?

Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?

Aircraft

June 2, 2021

More Articles

Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough

The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year

Aircraft

July 21, 2024

Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA

Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA

Cabin Interior and Electronics

July 21, 2024

Race to Market Heats Up For eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers

Some competitors are running low on cash, and some big dark horses await their moment

Aircraft

July 21, 2024

Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions

1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough

Aircraft

July 21, 2024

RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs

Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications

Engines

July 21, 2024

Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK

Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year

Maintenance and Modifications

July 20, 2024

Germany to Build Brimstone Missiles

The precision-strike weapon will arm the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.

Aircraft

July 20, 2024

Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes

Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043

Aircraft

July 20, 2024

Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough

Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent

Aircraft

July 20, 2024

New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines

GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications

Engines

July 20, 2024

New NATO Member Sweden Lifts Lid on Future Fighter Studies

The Scandinavian state could buy into the multinational GCAP or FCAS programs, or could develop its own fighter system

Aircraft

July 20, 2024

Gripen E Fighter Makes Progress On Home Front and In Brazil

Two-seat Gripen F warplane prepares for its first flight

Aircraft

July 20, 2024

Embraer Bizjet Shipments Climb 18% in First Half of 2024

The Brazilian company's backlog has reached a seven-year high

Aircraft

July 19, 2024

Jefferies: Bizjet Inventory Continues To Creep Up

Available inventory is up 16% in July

Aircraft

July 19, 2024

Leap-powered Airbus A321XLR Wins EASA Type Certification

Powered by the CFM Leap-1A engines, the narrowbody airliner is ready for service entry

Aircraft

July 19, 2024

XTI Attracts More Investment for TriFan 600

The VTOL business aircraft has been in development for a decade

Aircraft

July 18, 2024