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.

Dec 16, 2021 - 11:49 AM
Nine Killed in Dominican Republic GIV-SP Crash
Seven passengers and two crewmembers were killed yesterday evening when a GIV-SP crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting a diversionary landing.
HondaJet
Dec 16, 2021 - 10:28 AM
Honda Aircraft Delivers 200th HondaJet
The HondaJet is certified in more than 13 countries and the fleet has accumulated more than 98,000 flight hours.
Qantas A321XLR
Dec 16, 2021 - 5:43 AM
Qantas Chooses to Rebuild Narrowbody Fleet With Airbus
The Australian carrier announced potential orders for up to 134 A321XLR and A220 airliners after a competition between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
Dec 15, 2021 - 10:33 AM
Airbus Flies First ACJ TwoTwenty
The first Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty completed its first flight yesterday from Montreal Mirabel International Airport.
Dec 15, 2021 - 8:14 AM
Singapore Airlines Commits to Airbus A350 Freighter
A letter of intent specifying a firm order for seven A350Fs for Singapore Airlines marks the first such deal with an airline since program launch in July.
Typhoon Kuwait
Dec 15, 2021 - 5:51 AM
First Typhoon Fighters Delivered to Kuwait
Kuwait’s new Typhoons are the first of the breed to feature an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
Dec 14, 2021 - 4:15 PM
De Havilland Canada, ZeroAvia Partner on Hydrogen for Dash 8
ZeroAvia and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have signed an MoU calling for development of a hydrogen-electric propulsion program for the Dash 8-400.
Dec 13, 2021 - 12:37 PM
UAL Invests in ZeroAvia, Eyes Hydrogen Conversion Kit for RJs
Joining Alaska Airlines in a $35 million round of financing, United Airlines has taken purchase rights on 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powerplants.
F-16 Romania
Dec 13, 2021 - 8:14 AM
Romania Looks To Norway For More F-16 Fighters
Romania wishes to increase its F-16 fighter fleet by taking up aircraft being rendered surplus by deliveries of F-35s to fellow NATO nations.
Dec 10, 2021 - 11:29 AM
Textron Aviation Delivers Cessna 206s to West Point
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point will use the Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair HD airplanes for its cadet aviation training program.