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.

Gulfstream G500 and G600
Sep 13, 2022 - 11:52 AM
FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix
Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 on airport ramp with Tamarack active winglets
Sep 13, 2022 - 10:57 AM
First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Receives Tamarack Upgrade
Tamarack's active winglets have been installed on a number of Citation model CE525 business jets.
Tail of business aircraft
Sep 13, 2022 - 7:02 AM
Australia Clarifies Aircraft Manufacturer NTO Limitations
A new airworthiness bulletin from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) clarifies that a “no technical objection” (NTO) is not an approval.
Two PAL-V Libertys on airport runway, one in its road configuration and the other in air transport mode.
Sep 12, 2022 - 12:12 PM
PAL-V Opens UK Base at London Oxford Airport
PAL-V is displaying its Liberty "flying car" prototype at its new London Oxford base from September 20 to 22.
Sep 12, 2022 - 11:16 AM
Parachute Deployed in Crash of Cirrus Jet
On Friday, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet sustained substantial damage when it crashed near Orlando, Florida, after deploying its airframe parachute.
The UK's King Charles III arrived in Edinburgh in a Legacy 600 aircraft.
Sep 12, 2022 - 9:23 AM
Mourning Royals Fly Private As UK Prepares For Queen's Funeral
The UK government is asking foreign leaders to take commercial flights to Queen Elizabeth's funeral, with London's Heathrow Airport closed to private jets.
G700 cabin
Sep 9, 2022 - 11:44 AM
Gulfstream Flies Second Production Test G700
Gulfstream Aerospace's testing of the G700 will focus primarily on the aircraft's five-zone cabin.
Digital rendering of eVTOL aircraft with United Airlines livery paint scheme
Sep 8, 2022 - 8:46 AM
United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft
A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.
C-390 fire-fighting aircraft in flight dropping water
Sep 8, 2022 - 5:04 AM
Embraer Completes Certification Tests for Fire-fighting C-390
Military certification of fire-fighting equipment will add another capability to the multi-role medium airlifter.
Three Qatar Typhoons in flight
Sep 7, 2022 - 8:32 AM
Qatar Takes Delivery of Ready-to-fight Typhoon Fighters
With the arrival of the first Typhoons, the QEAF now has three modern front-line fighters in service, having already inducted the F-15QA Eagle and Rafale.