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.

wind tunnel model of the Slon
Jul 8, 2022 - 12:17 PM
Russia’s Slon Heavyweight Completes Latest Research Cycle
Intended to replace the An-124 Ruslan, the Slon will feature a wider cross section and more powerful engines.
AeroDelft's Phoenix Prototype makes its first test flight.
Jul 8, 2022 - 11:27 AM
AeroDelft Student Team Flies Hydrogen Phoenix Prototype
The battery-powered prototype aced its initial test flight on June 14, and the full-scale model made its debut taxi run on July 7.
Daher TBM 960 parked in hangar surrounded by Avex employees
Jul 5, 2022 - 12:11 PM
Daher Begins U.S. Deliveries of the TBM 960
Daher began deliveries of its new TBM 960 to U.S. customers last week, following FAA approval on June 24.
Jul 5, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Airbus Creates ACJ TwoTwenty Studio
Buyers of the ACJ TwoTwenty VIP business jet can fully outfit their airplane in Airbus's new creative studio in Toulouse, France.
Jul 5, 2022 - 8:23 AM
First flights in the past 50 years (July and August)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during July and August, from 1972 through 2021
Jul 1, 2022 - 11:54 AM
AINsight: Are There Five Buyers Instead of 10?
Actual demand for preowned business aircraft could be obscured by extremely low inventory.
Cessna Citation Longitude on display in showroom hangar
Jul 1, 2022 - 10:55 AM
Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency
Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
China Southern Airlines A319neo landing on runway
Jul 1, 2022 - 10:21 AM
Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines
Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.
H3X's 2.8 MW integrated modular motor drive for electric aircraft.
Jun 30, 2022 - 9:59 AM
Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners
H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.
Saab GlobalEye
Jun 30, 2022 - 5:24 AM
Sweden Orders Two S 106 GlobalEyes from Saab
The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.