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.

Daher TBM 960 with Sirocco paint scheme in silver and black with red accent stripes in flight
Apr 5, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Daher Launches Upgraded TBM 960 at Florida Airshow
Daher took the wraps off its latest-generation TBM turboprop single—the TBM 960—at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Florida.
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 in flight at sunset over the coast
Apr 4, 2022 - 4:33 PM
Textron Aviation Certifies, Delivers First M2 Gen2
California-based Elite Team Offices took delivery of the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light twinjet.
Apr 4, 2022 - 1:08 PM
Lilium Delays eVTOL Certification Timeline to 2025
Lilium has pushed back the projected timeline to achieve type certification of its seven-seat Lilium Jet eVTOL by 12 or more months, to 2025.
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 in flight over green hilly terrain
Apr 4, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Textron Aviation Updates Beechcraft, Cessna Pistons
Textron Aviation is offering standard upgrades to new production Beechcraft Barons and Bonanzas as well as Cessna high-wing pistons.
Air Plains exhibit space with tent and upgraded 1976 Cessna 182 on display
Apr 4, 2022 - 11:01 AM
Air Plains Services Exhibits Cessna 182XP 300hp at Sun n' Fun
Air Plains Services will showcase its extensive tip-to-tail refurbishment of a 1976 Cessna 182 which features a 300hp engine upgrade.
E-3A AWACS NATO
Apr 4, 2022 - 6:01 AM
NATO Awards Contracts for AWACS Replacement Studies
In the mid-2030s NATO’s current fleet of aging E-3 AWACS will be retired, to be replaced by a system-of-systems combining aircraft with other assets.
DSA Malaysia
Apr 2, 2022 - 6:55 AM
Malaysia’s Defense Show Highlights New Procurements
The first Defence Services Asia (DSA) show for four years was a well-attended event to display and discuss regional requirements.
CL-515 Firefighter in flight dumping a load of water (Photo: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada)
Apr 1, 2022 - 11:57 AM
De Havilland To Bring DHC-515 Firefighter to Market
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has letters of intent for 22 of the HCH-515 Firefighter turboprop twin and hopes to begin delivery in the mid-2020s.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk in K-State livery
Apr 1, 2022 - 11:25 AM
Textron Aviation Begins Deliveries of 10 Skyhawk Order
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus took delivery of the first five Cessna 172 Skyhawk piston singles on Thursday.
Piaggio
Mar 31, 2022 - 1:08 PM
Sale of Piaggio Aerospace Moves To Due Diligence Phase
The sale of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation, which operate jointly as Piaggio Aerospace, has progressed to the due diligence phase.