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.

Airbus is working on a hydrogen fuel system that could power a 100-seat regional airliner.
Nov 30, 2022 - 7:27 AM
Airbus Reveals Work on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cells could power a 100-seat regional airliner, Airbus said during this week's Sustainability Summit in Toulouse.
Airbus's final assembly line for the A350 widebody airliner in Toulouse, France.
Nov 30, 2022 - 7:13 AM
Airbus CEO Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure For Aerospace
At briefing with European industry group ASD, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said supply chain problems will last for at least another year.
Oil refining group Neste is working with Airbus on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel for airliners.
Nov 30, 2022 - 6:42 AM
Airbus and Neste Sign Deal to Collaborate on SAF Development
A collaboration between Airbus and Neste aims to accelerate the aviation’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel, which is currently in short supply.
Air India jet on airport ramp
Nov 30, 2022 - 6:34 AM
Vistara Merger Could Complete Tata's Reboot of Air India
Singapore Airlines is merging its stake in Indian carrier Vistara with Tata's Air India group, and will invest up to a total of around $865 million.
Cabin of Planet Nine Gulfstream GIV-SP
Nov 29, 2022 - 10:33 AM
Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone
Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.
NetJets Bombardier Global 8000 in flight
Nov 29, 2022 - 9:53 AM
NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet
NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.
The Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electrics project aims to improve fuel efficiency on narrowbody airliners by 25 percent.
Nov 29, 2022 - 6:00 AM
Funding Approved for Hybrid-electric Geared Turbofan
MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.
Global 6000 in hangar at Bombardier Defense Wichita
Nov 28, 2022 - 10:43 AM
Bombardier Defense Accepts Major European Work Package
Bombardier Defense in Wichita will perform structural modifications to three Global 6000 business jets for delivery to the German armed forces.
F-16 Block 70 Bahrain
Nov 25, 2022 - 11:16 PM
First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line
Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas.
Aerial view of Archer's four-passenger Midnight eVTOL aircraft parked on airport ramp
Nov 22, 2022 - 11:43 AM
FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.