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.

ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 technology demonstrator
Dec 27, 2022 - 2:51 PM
Hydrogen Demo Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year
After aiming to kick off flight test programs of hydrogen-powered aircraft by year's end, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia are now eyeing early next year.
Rendering of Aerus Cessna SkyCourier and Grand Caravan EX in flight
Dec 27, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Textron Announces First Airline Order for SkyCourier
Mexico's startup regional airline Aerus has placed an order for two Cessna 408 SkyCourier and four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop singles.
partial view of business jet parked at airport
Dec 27, 2022 - 12:21 AM
New FAA Policy Could Delay Aircraft Transactions
U.S. aircraft owners could be forced onto foreign registrations by a new FAA privacy policy.
Kfir fighter jet in Colombia
Dec 24, 2022 - 6:03 AM
Rafale is Front-runner for Colombia’s Kfir Replacement
The French multi-role fighter has emerged as Colombia’s preferred solution to replace its aging Israeli fighters.
HondaJet Elite II in showroom hangar
Dec 22, 2022 - 10:09 AM
Volato Taking Delivery of Its First Two HondaJet Elite IIs
The deliveries stem from an order that Volato made for 25 HondaJet Elite IIs earlier this month.
Special mission equipped Global 6500 in flight
Dec 22, 2022 - 9:36 AM
Bombardier Expresses Concern on Canadian CMMA Tender
Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel voiced concern that the Canadian government was considering a sole-source contract with Boeing.
NASA's SOFIA flying telescope is pictured in flight.
Dec 21, 2022 - 7:12 PM
NASA's Retired SOFIA Flying Telescope Heads to Museum
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) will be immortalized at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Beechcraft King Air 360 in flight
Dec 21, 2022 - 4:09 PM
Electric Air Conditioning Coming to King Air 360s
The new air conditioning system will be built into the structure of the King Air 360 twin turboprop airplane, limiting its effect on cabin space.
Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet in flight
Dec 21, 2022 - 9:49 AM
ASG Builds on Cirrus Mx Services with SF50 Jet Approval
Following EASA approval, the Guernsey-based company can now provide maintenance on EASA-, 2-REG-, and FAA-registered Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets.
Gulfstream G650 taxiing
Dec 21, 2022 - 1:57 AM
Gulfstream G650 Marks 10 Years in Service
Gulfstream has delivered more than 500 of its flagship G650/G650ER long-range jets since its entry into service in 2012.