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.

Garmin has developed a suite of avionics automation capabilities.
Jul 13, 2022 - 4:03 AM
Digital Copilot Approach Cuts Pilot Workload, Say OEMs
Automation has become key in reducing pilot workload and Merlin Labs expects entry of its one-pilot solution into commercial service by end-2023.
Mi-24 attack helicopter
Jul 12, 2022 - 12:00 PM
War Makes for Grim Prospects for Ukraine's Aviation Industry
Ukraine's aviation industry was faltering before the war with Russia and is now almost completely destroyed.
BAE Systems Tempest
Jul 12, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Partnerships Key as Tempest Begins To Take Shape
The UK is forging ties with Sweden, Italy and, increasingly, Japan as development of the Tempest and Future Combat Air System progresses.
Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto
Jul 12, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Embraer Finds Its Stride after Failed Boeing Deal
The Covid crisis and the failed sale of its commercial division has forced Embraer to sharpen its focus on efficiency and innovation.
ATR operators can use the Smart Lander hard-­landing analysis tool to decide whether an aircraft needs work or flights can continue.
Jul 12, 2022 - 9:00 AM
ATR’s Hard-Landing Analysis Tool Proving Worthwhile
Within its first three months of service the Smart Lander tool allowed ATR to advise operators rapidly of landing gear maintenance needs.
Royal International Air Tattoo in the UK.
Jul 12, 2022 - 8:59 AM
Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough
Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.
Jul 12, 2022 - 8:42 AM
TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023
The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies
Aeralis Dart Jet
Jul 11, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Aeralis’s Modular Aircraft Advances Toward the Hardware Stage
Aeralis has seen considerable progress in the development of its modular aircraft concept through a series of high-level agreements.
Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft
Jul 11, 2022 - 12:03 AM
Aviation's Electric Dreams Fast Approach Reality
Several electric aircraft developers and partners supporting them with new propulsion technology expect to see their wares in service within a few years.
Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Jul 10, 2022 - 10:23 AM
Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry
The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.