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.

Nov 19, 2021 - 11:33 AM
Airbus Inks Second Deal for New A350F Freighter
CMA CGM Group signs a memorandum of understand covering four A350Fs.
Pilatus PC-24 production
Nov 18, 2021 - 3:50 PM
GAMA: Airframers Continue Strong Post-Covid Rebound in 3Q
General aviation manufacturers continued their strong rebound from the Covid pandemic slump in the third quarter.
A400M Indonesia
Nov 18, 2021 - 12:44 PM
Indonesia Signs Up for A400M Airlifters
Having discussed the issue for some time, the Indonesian air force has ordered the A400M, and holds an option to come back for more.
NetJets Bombardier Challenger 650
Nov 18, 2021 - 10:03 AM
Challenger 650 To Join NetJets European Fleet
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is one of NetJets' most-requested aircraft in Europe.
Embraer Legacy 650E
Nov 17, 2021 - 11:35 AM
Embraer Improves Mx Intervals on Legacy 600/650, Lineage
Maintenance interval changes on the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 and Lineage 1000 are expected to lower maintenance costs, improve aircraft availability.
Nov 17, 2021 - 9:00 AM
China's Amber Aviation To Build Fleet with NetJets' Help
NetJets is an investor in Amber Aviation and as part of the investment will transfer 20 large-cabin jets from its fleet to the Chinese bizav company.
PlaneSense 75th PC-12 (Photo: PlaneSense)
Nov 16, 2021 - 10:49 AM
PlaneSense Marks Delivery of Its 75th Pilatus PC-12
The PC-12 launched PlaneSense's fractional program in 1995 and the company has since taken a total of 75 of that model while it also grows its PC-24 fleet.
Akasa Air Boeing
Nov 16, 2021 - 7:33 AM
Indian Start-up Akasa Builds Boeing Fleet With $9 Billion Deal
India's Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max-8 narrowbodies to start services in 2022, as Air Tanzania expands fleet with a mix of 787, 767, and 737 Maxes.
Afrijet ATR
Nov 16, 2021 - 6:46 AM
Afrijet Orders ATR 72-600s with Fuel Efficient Pratt Engines
The Gabon-based carrier is replacing some of its smaller ATR 72-500s, as Japan's Toki Air considers investment in new short takeoff and landing ATR42s.
Jazeera A320
Nov 16, 2021 - 5:27 AM
Jazeera and Ibom Air Boost Airbus With $2.2 Billion Deals
Jazeera Airways, Ibom Air, and Air Tanzania dominated the commercial airliner sales news from day three of the 2021 Dubai Airshow.