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.

Hoirnet Australia
Nov 30, 2021 - 6:40 AM
Australia Bids Farewell to the Classic Hornet Fighter
After over 35 years the Boeing F/A-18A/B fighter has bowed out of RAAF service, leaving the F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35A to provide Australia’s airpower.
VistaJet Global 7500
Nov 29, 2021 - 12:04 PM
VistaJet Forecasts 1,400 Hours Per Year for Global 7500s
VistaJet is forecasting that its four Bombardier Global 7500s will each log 1,400 flight hours in their first year of operations.
Nov 29, 2021 - 10:16 AM
Jordan’s Joramco Sees Expansion Accelerating
Joramco, which claims to be the largest independent MRO in the Middle East, serves clients from India to Western Europe.
Bell Nexus eVTOL
Nov 26, 2021 - 10:10 AM
Textron's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Are Still In the Balance
Textron confirmed that its Nexus eVTOL is a technology testbed, rather than an active program as it continues to assess its advanced air mobility options.
F-39 Gripen E
Nov 26, 2021 - 4:46 AM
Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase
Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.
Aurus business jet (Photo: David McIntosh)
Nov 24, 2021 - 9:48 AM
Sukhoi Pitches VIP Superjet 100 as Aurus Bizliner
Russia hopes for a stable demand for its Aurus bizliner, which is based on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 platform.
Beechcraft Denali first flight
Nov 23, 2021 - 1:11 PM
Beechcraft Denali Completes First Flight
The first flight of the Beechcraft Denali lasted 2 hours and 50 minutes on Tuesday.
Nov 23, 2021 - 9:34 AM
Brazil Tax Agency Orders Auction of Falcon 2000
A Dassault Falcon 2000, one of nine business jets seized in 2012 on charges of evading import tax, goes to auction December 15 in Brazil.
NASA/Lockheed Martin X-59 (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Nov 22, 2021 - 5:42 PM
NASA Supersonic Demonstrator Heads To Final Assembly
The NASA/Lockheed Martin X-59 supersonic research aircraft recently was removed from the jig and is undergoing testing for final assembly.
Nov 19, 2021 - 12:12 PM
Dubai’s Five Group Orders First Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
Dubai-based real estate, hospitality, investment, and philanthropy group Five has purchased what will be the first-ever VIP-configured A220.