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.

Jun 22, 2022 - 11:21 AM
Lufhansa Group CEO Sees Strengthening Yield Environment
Strong post-Covid demand combined with delays in aircraft deliveries will result in a much healthier airline industry, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada employees and retirees gather next to 1956 De Havilland Canada DHC-2T Viking Turbo Beaver at a celebration held on June 11, 2022 marking 93 years at Toronto Downsview Airport
Jun 21, 2022 - 11:22 AM
De Havilland Aircraft Departs Downsview Airport
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada held a celebration at Toronto Downsview Airport, its home of 93 years, before moving its offices to nearby Pearson Airport.
Gulfstream G700 cabin
Jun 21, 2022 - 10:44 AM
Gulfstream G700 Wins IY&AA Design Award
The Gulfstream G700 has been awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for excellence in cabin design under the private jet design category.
F-16D Block 70
Jun 19, 2022 - 4:34 AM
Jordan Buys AESA-equipped F-16 Fighters
The delivery of F-16 Block 70s will significantly improve the RJAF’s capability, although the numbers are half of what was originally expected.
Jun 17, 2022 - 3:23 PM
Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts
Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
King Air 350 equipped with Tamarack active winglets in flight
Jun 17, 2022 - 12:40 PM
Tamarack Completes King Air 350 Winglet Flight Eval
Tamarack Aerospace hopes to complete certification of its King Air 350 Performance Smartwing in the next 1 1/2 to 2 years.
Cirrus Aircraft's SR Series Trac20 piston single parked in hangar with doors open and illuminated by Cirrus logo projected on hangar wall
Jun 17, 2022 - 11:54 AM
Cirrus Delivers First Aircraft to United's Flight School
Cirrus Aircraft will deliver a total of 25 SR-Series Trac20 piston singles to United Aviate Academy.
KC-390 Czech Republic
Jun 17, 2022 - 5:09 AM
C-390M Chosen for Netherlands Airlifter Replacement
The Dutch choice of the C-390M over the C-130J Super Hercules is a significant boost for Embraer’s military transport program.
Second Beechcraft Denali flight test aircraft in flight on June 16, 2022.
Jun 16, 2022 - 3:52 PM
Second Beechcraft Denali Completes First Flight
Textron Aviation said that its Beechcraft Denali flight test program has accumulated more than 250 flight hours, so far.
Ilyushin's Il-114 turboprop regional airliner on take off
Jun 16, 2022 - 12:10 PM
Kremlin Steps Up Domestic Aircraft Output As Sanctions Bite
The Russian government this week ordered the country's aerospace groups to increase production of civil aircraft to an additional 1,000 units by 2030.