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.

Jetex’s FBO at Dubai World Central highlights the trip support and FBO operator’s creative designs. (Photo: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News)
Oct 14, 2022 - 11:40 AM
Jetex Eyes Growing Air Charter Opportunities and World Cup Finals
Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.
Pilatus PC-24 business jet on airport ramp outside of Pilatus hangar
Oct 14, 2022 - 9:36 AM
Western Aircraft, Gogo Partner on Pilatus PC-24 5G STC
Western Aircraft's Pilatus PC-24 STC for Gogo's 5G air-to-ground connectivity service should be available later this year.
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
Oct 14, 2022 - 5:32 AM
Beechcraft Hands Over 1,000th T-6 Texan II Trainer
The primary flight trainer that produces pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps has also passed five million flying hours.
Elbit’s SkyLens head-wearable display and EVS-5000 multi-spectral camera system offer pilots a much larger viewing area compared to traditional fixed-mount head-up displays.
Oct 13, 2022 - 2:00 PM
Elbit Highlights Support and Technology for Bizav Market
The international aerospace and defense conglomerate shows the business aviation side of its capabilities.
Sea Prime’s Milan FBO is one of the company’s key locations.
Oct 13, 2022 - 2:00 PM
SEA Prime Sees YTD Aircraft Movements Climb
SEA Prime's immediate expansion plans put infrastructure at the focus of development.
Boeing BBJ Max 8
Oct 13, 2022 - 1:00 PM
Boeing Business Jets Emerges Energized from Max Grounding
Boeing witnessed record demand for its BBJs early this year, and values have skyrocketed for the minimal used inventory.
Technologies on display at the Lufthansa Technik exhibit include this curved OLED screen made of recycled materials as well as its software-upgradeable Nice cabin management system.
Oct 13, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Lufthansa Technik Advances Cabin Systems and Technology
German mega-MRO Lufthansa Technik makes “nice” as cabin management system and interiors evolution are shown at NBAA-BACE.
ATR with PW127XT turboprop engine
Oct 13, 2022 - 9:26 AM
EASA Certifies ATRs Powered by Latest Pratt Turboprop Variant
ATR 42s and 72s powered by the recently certified PW127XT-M burn 3 percent less fuel and cost 20 percent less to maintain.
Oct 13, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Turns Five
Marking its fifth anniversary, Airbus Corporate Helicopters displays its top-selling yacht-friendly helicopter and a cabin mockup of its new ACH160.
A Wheels Up Citation XL, one of the workhorse aircraft helping propel the company’s growth to become the U.S. company flying the most charter hours in the first half of this year. Photo: David McIntosh
Oct 13, 2022 - 8:00 AM
Wheels Up Highlights Charter Growth, Tackles Losses
Reporting strong growth, Wheels Up looks to continue expansion while consolidating recent acquisitions in the charter market.