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.

Embraer/Elta P600 airborne early warning aircraft.
Feb 28, 2023 - 5:25 AM
Embraer and IAI/Elta Launch Cost-effective AEW Aircraft
Technological advances have allowed Elta to develop a small, heavily automated surveillance system that can be carried by the Praetor 600 business jet.
KAI FA-50
Feb 26, 2023 - 7:43 AM
Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s
Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.
Duncan Aviation airframe technicians at work on Challenger 300 7500-Landing inspection
Feb 24, 2023 - 9:50 AM
Duncan Completes First 7,500-landing Inspection on CL300
Duncan Aviation has completed its first 7,500-landing inspection for a Bombardier Challenger 300, in conjunction with an interior and paint refurb project.
Mayman Aerospace's Speeder VTOL air utility vehicle could have military applications.
Feb 24, 2023 - 4:16 AM
UAE Backs Plans for Speeder Family of Air Utility VTOLs
In addition to the first P2 model, Mayman Aerospace is working on new Speeder models including the Micro, Cargo and Endurance Class aircraft.
Qantas Airbus A350-1000 on taxiway near Qantas hangar facilities while on demonstration tour
Feb 23, 2023 - 11:16 AM
Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas
The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.
An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.
Feb 22, 2023 - 9:08 AM
China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network
Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.
KF-21 Boramae fighter
Feb 21, 2023 - 5:41 AM
South Korean Industry Flies First Two-seat KF-21 Boramae Fighter
The first two-seater version of the Korean fighter to fly is the fourth of six developmental aircraft.
Challenger 604 in flight with landing gear down
Feb 20, 2023 - 11:42 AM
Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Up 40% YOY
Pricing is still up 25 percent as used business jet inventories have swelled by 40 percent from a year ago, Jefferies reports.
HAL HLFT-42
Feb 20, 2023 - 4:50 AM
Hindustan Aeronautics Unveils Lead-in Fighter Trainer Project
India’s primary aircraft manufacturer is proposing a highly capable advanced trainer with the potential to be re-roled for operational duties.
Embraer Phenom 300E
Feb 17, 2023 - 11:50 AM
Embraer Executive Jets Closed Out 2022 on a High Note
Embraer's private jet division delivered nearly half of its yearly output of executive jets in the fourth quarter of 2022.