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.

First TBM 960 delivery
Apr 29, 2022 - 8:58 AM
Daher Delivers First TBM 960 During Aero Show
The new TBM 960 has started deliveries, and the model is already sold out through September 2023.
Pipistrel Velis electric airplane
Apr 28, 2022 - 2:50 AM
Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules
Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
Hyfly hydrogen-powered proof-of-concept prototype airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:36 PM
Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
Electric-powered Diamond eDA40 training airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:23 PM
Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
Gulfstream business jets in hangar at Brunswick Service Center
Apr 27, 2022 - 12:21 PM
Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine
Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.
A Boeing 777-9 test article performs a flying display during the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
Apr 27, 2022 - 12:10 PM
Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay
Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
Gulfstream G700
Apr 27, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout
Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.
Apr 27, 2022 - 8:27 AM
Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy
An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.
A model of the planned Junkers JU-52 NG, a modern version of the classic JU-52, suspended from the ceiling at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Apr 26, 2022 - 12:35 PM
Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies
The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.
Aircraft model of the Irkut MC-21-310 jetliner
Apr 25, 2022 - 8:51 AM
Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version
Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.