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.

Business jet in flight
Dec 2, 2022 - 10:07 AM
AINsight: Is There Something in the Air?
The preowned jet market is experiencing more inventory and flattish prices, implying a soft landing scenario.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine on a stand
Dec 2, 2022 - 9:29 AM
FAA Certifies Falcon 6X's Pratt & Whitney Engine
The certification builds on approvals the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine has already received from Transport Canada and EASA.
A VIP airliner refurbishment is the result of careful timing and coordination of all elements of the project, a process that Citadel Completions calls “dynamic project management.”
Dec 2, 2022 - 2:47 AM
Citadel Meets 'Hot' VIP Airliner Refurb, MRO Demand
VIP Airliner completion and MRO specialist Citadel Aviation reports doubling business amidst a “hot” market for aftermarket upgrades and service.
Simon Davies, Global Jet Capital sales director
Dec 2, 2022 - 1:55 AM
Seller’s Market Complicates GJC's Financing Efforts
Starting in 2023, Global Jet Capital predicts steady growth in the total number of aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Volato Matt Liotta, CEO and co-founder, with a HondaJet
Dec 1, 2022 - 1:00 PM
Volato Doubles Down on HondaJet with Latest Fleet Order
The latest order for 25 HondaJet Elite IIs from Volato will more than double its fleet of the Honda Aircraft-manufactured twinjets to 40.
Dassault Falcon 2000 on airport ramp
Dec 1, 2022 - 12:05 PM
Independent Falcon Operators Hold First Annual Meeting
Founded last year, the Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association boasts 140 operator/owner members.
Vports vertiport
Dec 1, 2022 - 10:49 AM
VPorts To Launch Québec-Syracuse Air Mobility Corridor
Vports is planning an international AAM corridor for electric aircraft between Quebec and Syracuse, New York.
An electric-powered Robinson R44 helicopter made a 21-nm airport-to-airport flight in October.
Dec 1, 2022 - 10:36 AM
2022: A Pivotal Year for Advanced Air Mobility
2022 has proven to be a pivotal year for the advanced air mobility industry.
Daher Kodiak 900 single-engine turboprop utility airplane
Dec 1, 2022 - 8:20 AM
Pilot Report: Daher Kodiak 900
The new Kodiak 900 is the 100's bigger but more elegant brother, and both have their own niche in the marketplace.
Nov 30, 2022 - 9:41 AM
Carmaker Renault to Partner on Battery Development For Aircraft
A new agreement between Airbus and Renault calls for joint studies into energy management and battery weight related to hybrid-electric aircraft.