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.

Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
Mar 2, 2023 - 9:12 AM
Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service
Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Mar 2, 2023 - 8:34 AM
Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group
Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Mar 1, 2023 - 10:48 AM
New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters
Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
Mar 1, 2023 - 9:59 AM
Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor
A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
Cessna Citation II
Mar 1, 2023 - 9:15 AM
Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'
"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.
E-7 U.S. Air Force
Mar 1, 2023 - 5:51 AM
U.S. Air Force Orders First Two E-7 AEW Aircraft From Boeing
The Boeing 737 AEW&C/E-7A has been selected to replace the USAF’s long-serving E-3A Sentry in the airborne warning and control role.
Superjet 100 aircraft operated by Russian airline IrAero
Feb 28, 2023 - 3:57 PM
UAC To Exit Superjet 100, Investors Eye UAE Production Plant
The sale of 49 percent of SuperJet International to a UAE investment group will see a production plant established in Al Ain.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 takes off from Tokyo Narita Airport in March 2019
Feb 28, 2023 - 2:14 PM
Air India Targets Long Haul Markets, Aims to Challenge Emirates
Orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft form the basis for a long-haul reprieve by Air India.
Cirrus Vision Jet single-engine jet in flight over clouds
Feb 28, 2023 - 10:51 AM
Brazil's ANAC Approves Cirrus Vision Jet Autoland
Garmin's autoland system for the Cirrus Vision Jet can automatically land the airplane if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
PAL P-6 maritime patrol aircraft.
Feb 28, 2023 - 5:40 AM
PAL’s Global 6500-based Maritime Patroller Emerges
While Saab has ceased marketing its Swordfish MPA, a similar aircraft is now being pitched by PAL as competition to Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.