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 H145 owned by German air ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung in flight
Nov 8, 2022 - 9:50 AM
DRF Luftrettung Expands Airbus Air Ambulance Fleet
German air ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung has ordered more Airbus H145 helicopters and additional services from the manufacturer.
The 48-seat ATR42-600 regional airliner.
Nov 8, 2022 - 4:46 AM
Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
Embraer Phenom 300E on tarmac outside Embraer hangar
Nov 7, 2022 - 11:34 AM
Embraer YTD Deliveries Lag, but 4Q Will Be a Bonanza
Embraer's year-to-date aircraft deliveries lag from a year ago, but but fourth-quarter shipments will push the total above those for full-year 2021.
Gulfstream G700 parked at airport
Nov 7, 2022 - 10:54 AM
Gulfstream's G700 Makes Asia-Pacific Debut in Vietnam
The G700 also set a new city-pair speed record from Istanbul to Von Don International Airport in Quảng Ninh Province.
Precision Air operates ATR42 twin turboprop aircraft.
Nov 7, 2022 - 10:50 AM
Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria
An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.
Nov 4, 2022 - 11:24 AM
Piper Gets Nods for M600/SLS Unpaved Airfield Ops
An unpaved airfield kit for the Piper M600/SLS has been approved by national aviation agencies in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe.
Sierra Nevada Corp. senior director of business development Tim Harper, senior v-p of programs Steve Clark, and Bombardier director of specialized mission aircraft Michael Calderon cutting ribbon in front of Global 6500
Nov 4, 2022 - 10:49 AM
Bombardier Delivers Special Mission Global 6500 to SNC
Sierra Nevada Corp. will use the Global 6500 business jet as a platform for its new RAPCON-X rapidly configurable ISR program.
Thrive Aviation Gulfstream G600 business jet
Nov 4, 2022 - 10:28 AM
Thrive Aviation Takes Delivery of Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G600 adds long-range capability to Thrive Aviation's mostly Cessna Citation fleet.
Air New Zealand Dash 8-300 on airport taxiway
Nov 4, 2022 - 9:57 AM
ANZ To Replace Dash 8s with Green-powered Aircraft by 2030
As part of Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen sustainability program, the airline hopes to have its first zero-emission aircraft take flight by 2026.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun at podium during the the company's 2022 Investor Conference
Nov 3, 2022 - 2:44 PM
Boeing CEO: No Clean-sheet Aircraft This Decade
Speaking during Boeing’s Investor Day, CEO David Calhoun stressed the need for a more substantial technological leap to justify a new aircraft program.