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.

Mar 15, 2022 - 3:16 PM
RAF Selects Falcon 900LX for BAe 146 Replacement
Two Dassault Falcon 900LX tri-jets will transport UK senior defense and government officials, and occasional members of the Royal family.
Falcon 900LX on take off at sunset
Mar 15, 2022 - 12:34 PM
RAF Selects Falcon 900LX for BAe 146 Replacement
Two Dassault Falcon 900LX tri-jets will transport UK senior defense and government officials, and occasionally members of the Royal family.
Amaro Aviation Pilatus PC-12NGX
Mar 15, 2022 - 11:36 AM
Brazil Frax Amaro To Take 12 More Pilatus T-props, Jets
Brazil-based fractional aircraft provider Amaro Aviation has inked a $98 million deal with Synerjet for eight Pilatus PC-12NGXs and four PC-24s.
F-35A B61-12
Mar 15, 2022 - 7:43 AM
Germany to Buy F-35 Fighters for Nuclear Sharing Role
Having earlier discarded the U.S. F-35 fighter, Germany is once again looking to the aircraft to carry out its nuclear commitment to the NATO alliance.
Mar 14, 2022 - 12:38 PM
Bermuda Suspends Russian Airlines’ Airworthiness Certificates
Russian airplanes registered in Bermuda lose their airworthiness certificates.
Cessna 408 SkyCourier
Mar 14, 2022 - 9:42 AM
Cessna SkyCourier Receives FAA Type Certification
First deliveries of the Cessna SkyCourier are expected soon to launch customer FedEx Express.
J-10 Pakistan
Mar 14, 2022 - 6:16 AM
First Batch of Chinese J-10 Fighters Delivered to Pakistan
China has delivered six J-10 multirole fighters to Pakistan just eight months after contract signature.
Sgt. Zane Pettibone and Spc. Svenson Albert, a Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) team with 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conduct engagement sequences and the 13 critical checks of the Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS), as part of the multinational live-fire training exercise Shabla 19, June 11, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Mort)
Mar 11, 2022 - 12:25 PM
Aviation Industry Mum on Russia’s Veiled Manpad Warning
Russia fails to provoke a reaction from the West on warning about the transfer of U.S.-made manpads to “terrorists or illegal armed groups.”
Hermeus Quarterhorse protoype (Photo: Hermeus)
Mar 10, 2022 - 12:49 PM
Hermeus Secures $100 Million for Hypersonic Development
Hermeus's latest round of funding will be used to complete its Quarterhorse remotely piloted hypersonic vehicle.
Tail view of a Gulfstream G280 on the ramp with snow-capped mountainous terrain in the background.
Mar 10, 2022 - 11:27 AM
Gulfstream Continues To Invest in G280
Gulfstream has launched an upgrade to the G280 and pledged its commitment to the 10-year-old super-midsize business jet.