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.

HAI Heli-Expo 2023 set up
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
Mar 7, 2023 - 6:46 AM
IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance
Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.
Dassault Rafale F4 fighter
Mar 7, 2023 - 6:00 AM
Latest-Generation Rafale Fighter Enters French Air Force Service
The F4 standard Rafale represents a major improvement in terms of communications, sensors and weapons capability.
A Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter is pictured in flight.
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:01 AM
MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production
MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.
Schweizer FAA production certificate
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:01 AM
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Jaunt Air Mobility's Journey eVTOL aircraft.
Mar 6, 2023 - 8:01 AM
Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing
The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and flight training subsidiaries.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Mar 3, 2023 - 10:19 AM
AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Mar 3, 2023 - 9:40 AM
Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Digital rendering of AerCap Airbus A350-900
Mar 2, 2023 - 2:31 PM
AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years
The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Mar 2, 2023 - 10:39 AM
Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus
The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.