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.

Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane
Feb 11, 2022 - 10:23 AM
Textron Aviation Resumes Turbo Skylane Production
After a nine-year hiatus, Textron Aviation announced it will resume production of the Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane piston single.
J-20
Feb 11, 2022 - 2:00 AM
China’s Military Challenge is Real, and Growing
Astonishing progress in defense technology and production is helping China to develop an aggressive foreign policy.
J-35
Feb 10, 2022 - 10:00 PM
China’s March To Challenge U.S. Navy Shortens
Beijing has shortened development timelines by acquiring U.S. and Russian carrier aviation technology.
Typhoon Italy
Feb 10, 2022 - 8:00 PM
Bangladesh Sizes Up Typhoons for Fighter Requirement
Having operated Chinese and Russian equipment for many years, Bangladesh looks to the West for its new fighter equipment.
SkyCourier
Feb 10, 2022 - 7:29 PM
OEMs See Many Asia-Pac Roles for Utility Aircraft
Textron, Viking Air and Britten-Norman outline widely differing Asia-Pacific mission opportunities for their utility aircraft types.
Boeing 737 flight simulator
Feb 10, 2022 - 2:02 PM
Boeing Global Services Homes In on Asia’s Aftermarket Promise
Boeing Global Services tackles supply-chain disruptions and parts and staffing shortages as it helps support the Asia-Pacific region’s recovery.
Global 7500 in flight
Feb 10, 2022 - 12:14 PM
Earnings Soar, but Bombardier Cautious on Jet Delivery Ramp
Bombardier's earnings jumped by 220 percent in 2021 as the company emerged as a pure-play business jet maker and is seeing continued order strength.
ACJ330-300 owned by K5-Aviation parked on taxiway in front of hangar
Feb 10, 2022 - 8:44 AM
K5 Taps Fokker for ACJ330 Completion
K5-Aviation takes delivery of its first ACJ330-300 with VIP completion to be performed by Fokker Techniek.
Dassault Rafale
Feb 10, 2022 - 5:40 AM
Indonesia Signs Up for Dassault Rafale Fighters
Having been a slow-starter in the export market, Dassault’s Rafale fighter has experienced a boom in orders in recent times.
Singapore Skyports Vertiport
Feb 10, 2022 - 3:00 AM
Asia-Pacific Claims Key Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution
Along with China, Japan, South Korea and Australia, Singapore is set to be an early adopter of air taxi and cargo services operated by new eVTOL aircraft.