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.

ATR 42-600
Jul 20, 2022 - 3:58 AM
ORC's acquisition of an ATR 42-600 could serve to revitalize the remote islands around the Nagasaki Prefecture.
Aero L-39NG jet trainer aircraft
Jul 20, 2022 - 3:33 AM
The all-new L-39NG has been certified to military standards, with Aero Vodochody preparing to deliver the first example to the launch customer next year.
Supernal is developing a four-passenger, hydrogen-powered eVTOL aircraft.
Jul 19, 2022 - 1:11 PM
Rolls-Royce and Korean automaker Hyundai aim to conduct a joint hydrogen fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025.
AW139
Jul 19, 2022 - 1:03 PM
Two years into a strategic transformation plan, Italy’s Leonardo is growing stronger and meeting new challenges.
Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo
Jul 19, 2022 - 12:21 PM
French medevac and cargo operator Oyonnair ordered a Piaggio P1.180 Avanti Evo and plans three more purchases by year’s end.
Embraer E190-E2
Jul 19, 2022 - 12:16 PM
Sales and commitments signed over the first two days of the Farnborough International 2022 Airshow covered almost 300 new and converted airliners.
Jul 19, 2022 - 11:40 AM
Lessor BBAM has ordered nine more Boeing 737-800BCFs, bringing its total order to 40.
Jul 19, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Norway’s Widerøe signed as the first airline to join Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group, tasked with defining requirements for viable sustainable aviation.
Korea KF-21 Boramae fighter jet
Jul 19, 2022 - 11:28 AM
When the KF-21 is cleared for service, South Korea will become the eighth country to have successfully developed an advanced jet fighter.
Boom Overture rendering
Jul 19, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Boom's supersonic Overture is designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers and will fly at twice the speed of today's aircraft.