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.

Latest

Chances of a 737 Re-engining Growing Slimmer

The case for a “re-engined” Boeing 737<

First Boeing 747-8I Completes Flutter and Modal Tests

Boeing’s latest iteration of the 747, the “Dash 8” Intercontinental, recently completed its first series of flight-testing at Moses Lake, Wash., according

EBACE 2011: Australia’s Burbank Group Orders AgustaWestland AW109

Australia’s Burbank Group has ordered an AgustaWestland (Stand 7010) AW109 Power light twin helicopter.

Bombardier Rebrands Global Express XRS as Global 6000

Bombardier on Thursday renamed its Global Express XRS with the new Global Vision flight deck as the Global 6000.

Videos

More Articles

Ebace Shaping Up for Strong Show in Geneva

The 11th edition of the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (Ebace) is set to open on Tuesday in Geneva.

AIN Blog: Ryanair’s Rantings Erupt Again as Scientists Say Volcano Groundings Were Right

In late April, scientists from Denmark’s University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland in Reykjavik

AIN Blog: Shine a Light on Your Flight Department, or Close It Down

“We like to keep a low profile for our jet use.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard variations on that line since I arrived at Business Jet

Disappointed in India, Boeing and Lockheed Martin Eye Other Fighter Requirements

U.S.

China's J-15 Flying Shark Shown Taking Off

More imagery has been released through the Chinese media showing the Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark, a “Flanker” derivative intended for service aboard China's

Contest Confirmed for New U.S. Air Force Helicopters

The U.S.

Republic Airways Signals Interest in Airbus A320neos

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways signaled an interest in acquiring Airbus A320neos last week, when the airline’s vice president and corporate controller

IAG Merger Fuels New Fleet Renewal Strategy for Iberia and British Airways

The tie-up between Spanish flag carrier Iberia and the UK’s British Airways to create International Airlines Group (IAG) will pave the way for an overhaul

Boeing Halts Movement of 747-8 Line

Boeing stopped moving airplanes forward on its 747-8 production line in Everett, Wash., today to help mechanics complete work that has mounted as the compa

Window To Buy Discounted Bizjets Closing, Says Jetcraft

Business aircraft sales firm Jetcraft is “seeing clear evidence” of a return to a more stable pricing environment for large-cabin, long-range business jets

AIN Blog: An Unabashed Plug for Aircraft Product Support

Ask experienced aircraft owners and pilots what good product support means to them and they will likely tell you it is extremely important to every safe fl

Pilatus Reveals It’s Working on New Aircraft

Pilatus is developing a new civil aircraft that has been designated the PC-24, according to its 2010 annual report.

Conforming Nextant 400XT To Make Debut at Ebace

The first production-conforming Nextant 400XT will make its public debut this month at Ebace.

Sikorsky Wins Big Black Hawk Deal in Turkey

Sikorsky has won the $3.5 billion Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP), with a version of the Black Hawk designated T-70.

Bell Flies Block II OH-58, Eyes U.S. Armed Aerial Scout Requirement

Bell Helicopter made the first flight of its OH-58 Block II demonstrator at its Xworx research and development facility in Fort Worth on April 14. Meanwhi

First Production M-346 Now Flying as U.S., Israeli Requirements Beckon

Alenia Aermacchi flew the first production M-346 on March

Copyright ©2026 AIN Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Content Policy | Add as a Preferred Source