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.

F-35A Lakenheath
Jul 18, 2022 - 2:33 AM
Cost Reductions Make F-35 a Winner in Europe
The acquisition cost now matches fourth-generation fighters, and operations plus sustainment costs are following, according to Lockheed Martin.
Airbus A321XLR aircraft
Jul 18, 2022 - 2:00 AM
CFM To Build 34K-pound thrust-rated Leap for A321XLR
The highest-thrust version of the Leap, physically identical to all other Leap-1A engines, will obtain the thrust bump by means of a data plug change.
Jul 18, 2022 - 2:00 AM
Aerospace Presses Industry Reset Button at Farnborough
The return of the Farnborough Airshow is a welcome boost for an aviation sector, which faces challenges such as inflation and supply chain disruption.
Virgin Atlantic Airways is preparing to operate eVTOL aircraft flights in the UK with the VX4 Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft.
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:01 AM
Virgin Atlantic To Fly eVTOL Air Taxi Trials in the UK
Test flights with Vertical's VX4 eVTOL aircraft will be from London's Heathrow and City airports, as well as from Bristol and two smaller UK airfields.
The Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft will operate passenger flights in regions such as Florida.
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Bristow Expands eVTOL Aircraft Fleet Plans With Lilium Deal
Helicopter operator Bristow now has purchase agreements with six eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft developers and plans to provide maintenance for AAM operations.
Boeing at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Jul 17, 2022 - 9:49 AM
Boeing Sees Orders Ahead, Still Cautious on 737 Output
Boeing is continuing to sort through issues surrounding 737 Max 10 certification but believes it is nearing return of deliveries of the 787 widebody.
cabin mockup Eve eVTOL
Jul 17, 2022 - 8:32 AM
Eve Reveals eVTOL Design and Cabin Mockup
Eve has reconfigured its all-electric eVTOL vehicle with a new wing and empennage combination and has also unveiled how four passengers will be seated.
Jul 17, 2022 - 5:21 AM
Boeing: Market To Demand 41,000 Aircraft Through 2041
Boeing omitted deliveries to Russia in its latest outlook but still sees a market for 41,000 new commercial aircraft worth $7.2 trillion through 2041.
737 Max 10 at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Jul 17, 2022 - 5:13 AM
Boeing’s 737 Max 10 Makes International Debut
In addition to the international debut of the 737-10 Max, Boeing is highlighting its latest sustainability initiatives and defense platforms at FIA.
Jul 17, 2022 - 5:06 AM
GKN To Lead Dutch R&D Consortium
GKN Aerospace will lead electrification and thermoplastics R&D programs for the Dutch sustainable aviation transition consortium.