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.

Lear serial number 23-003, the first Learjet ever delivered parked on ramp at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida
Feb 17, 2023 - 10:39 AM
Foundation Formed To Restore First-delivered Learjet
The full restoration of Lear Jet 23-003 will shine well-deserved light on the first purpose-built business jet.
Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance tech closing engine cowling on TP Tech technology demonstrator aircraft.
Feb 17, 2023 - 6:56 AM
Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop
The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.
Gulfstream G600 in flight over coast
Feb 16, 2023 - 1:02 PM
Gulfstream's G600 Reaches 100th Customer Delivery Mark
Gulfstream has handed over the 100th G600 to a customer, a milestone reached just months after the G500 sibling notched a similar mark.
Airbus execs on stage during 2022 financial results press conference in Toulouse.
Feb 16, 2023 - 7:32 AM
Airbus Sustains Recovery Despite Russia War Headwinds
The European aerospace and defense group's CEO Guillaume Faury warned it will face more complexity and disruption risk during 2023.
Air India has ordered 140 Airbus A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Feb 14, 2023 - 11:56 AM
Air India Turns to Airbus for Major Fleet Renewal Order
The carrier is buying 250 new narrow- and widebody aircraft, including a mix of 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Bombardier Global 7500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Feb 14, 2023 - 10:37 AM
FAA AD Seeks HUD Fix, EFVS Limits on Global 7500
An FAA airworthiness directive prohibits steep approach landing and EFVS use until the HUD is calibrated on Bombardier Global 7500s.
Left to right Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading executives, Mark Abbott - CEO, Jeffrey Emmenis- Director, Conan McGale - Director stand in front of business jet
Feb 9, 2023 - 10:18 PM
Vertis Aircraft Trading Sets Up in Dubai
Industry veterans Mark Abbott, Conan McGale and Jeffrey Emmenis form business aviation brokerage Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading in Dubai.
The U.S. Air Force wants to assess the feasibility of remotely piloted aircraft.
Feb 9, 2023 - 9:39 AM
U.S. Air Force Considers Case For Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Flight automation specialist Reliable Robotics is conducting a feasibility study into how military transport aircraft could fly without a pilot on board.
Pipistrel has been working on concepts for electric-powered regional airliners.
Feb 8, 2023 - 5:45 AM
European Green Aviation Projects Gain Funds and Momentum
New funding from both the European Union and the UK are fuelling multiple projects aimed at achieving air transport's net zero carbon objectives.
Feb 7, 2023 - 4:45 PM
Gulfstream Gets $124M USAF Mx Award
Contracts supporting USAF C-20 and C-37 aircraft run through 2031.