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.

Female standing on left wing of red Cirrus SR20 aircraft male standing on right wing with doors open
Apr 13, 2022 - 11:27 AM
Cirrus Aircraft Opens Sales Office in France
Cirrus Aircraft has opened Cirrus France, a dedicated regional sales office in the northern part of the country.
Kawasaki Hydrogen Strategy division deputy general manager Motohiko Nishimura (left) and Airbus head of North Asia Stéphane Ginoux holding certificates of a Collaboration Agreement between the two companies
Apr 13, 2022 - 10:49 AM
Airbus, Kawasaki To Partner on Hydrogen Development
An MOU signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen adoption by the aviation industry.
Pilatus Aircraft assembly hall in Stans, Switzerland
Apr 12, 2022 - 12:21 PM
Pilatus Aircraft Set New Delivery Record in 2021
Pilatus Aircraft delivered 152 airplanes last year, setting a new production record for the Swiss company.
Jetcraft preowned business jet
Apr 11, 2022 - 12:41 PM
IADA Reports Jump in Completed Bizjet Deals, New Sales
Completed preowned business jet transactions jumped by 35 percent in the first quarter to 288 while acquisition agreements nearly doubled to 223.
Apr 11, 2022 - 6:52 AM
Airbus Wins 80-aircraft A320neo Order from BOC Aviation
Singapore-headquartered leasing group BOC Aviation places the largest order in its history with an 80-unit deal for A320neo narrowbody airliners.
FlyExclusive CJ3 on the ramp with door open and stairs extended
Apr 8, 2022 - 10:47 AM
FlyExclusive Launches Fractional Ownership Program
FlyExclusive's deal with Textron Aviation for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+s will support the North Carolina-based company's new fractional program.
Apr 8, 2022 - 10:37 AM
Jetnet iQ Forecasts 1,100 Bizcraft Shipments This Year
Jetnet iQ’s newly released business aircraft forecast calls for 1,100 jets and turboprops to be delivered this year, up about 6 percent from 2021.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 in flight
Apr 8, 2022 - 10:05 AM
Responding To Demand, Flexjet Adding Pilots, Aircraft
Fractional provider Flexjet plans to hire 350 more pilots this year and will add 50 new jets.
Apr 7, 2022 - 10:36 AM
Safran Starts Work on Propulsion for Aura Electric Aircraft
Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year.
Cessna Citation CJ3+ in flight over clouds
Apr 6, 2022 - 10:00 AM
FlyExclusive To Purchase Up to 30 Citation CJ3+ Twinjets
FlyExclusive's deal with Textron Aviation calls for five Citation CJ3+s to be delivered in 2023 with options for up to 25 more for delivery through 2025.