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.

Jan 30, 2023 - 4:23 PM
Enstrom Flies First New-production Helo Since Reopening
Enstrom flies its first new production helicopter since reopening in May 2022, a 480B.
Jan 30, 2023 - 3:20 PM
Boeing To Establish 737 Line in Everett, Washington
Now operating two of three lines in Renton, Boeing expects more demand for the 737 Max to require a fourth line at the former 787 assembly bay in Everett.
Beechcraft T-44C
Jan 28, 2023 - 5:12 AM
U.S. Navy Begins Multi-Engine Trainer Replacement Program
The new T-54A twin turboprop aircraft is based on the King Air 260, and will replace the T-44C, an earlier King Air derivative.
Gulfstream G700 in flight over clouds
Jan 27, 2023 - 12:13 PM
Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records
The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.
Digital rendering of Boom Overture in flight over clouds
Jan 26, 2023 - 2:03 PM
Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant
The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Airbus technicians perform winglet fitting on a China Eastern A350-900.
Jan 26, 2023 - 1:33 PM
Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year
After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.
Jan 26, 2023 - 11:45 AM
Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop
Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center
Jan 25, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
F-16 Jordan
Jan 25, 2023 - 5:28 AM
Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters
The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
Jan 24, 2023 - 12:55 PM
Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft
Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.