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 9, 2021 - 2:00 AM
Superjet Applies Power to Overcome U.S. Trade Restrictions
The Kremlin has committed $1.83 billion in funding support for the “Superjet-New.”
Embraer Energia
Nov 8, 2021 - 11:21 AM
Embraer Plans Net Zero Carbon Path with New Energia Family
The Brazilian airframer is proposing four aircraft concepts, with hybrid, electric, and hydrogen propulsion systems, seating nine to 50 passengers.
Tempest
Nov 8, 2021 - 6:00 AM
Storm Warning Comes from UK in Form of Project Tempest
The Tempest fighter is just part of a Future Combat Air System being designed by an international team led by BAE Systems.
A380
Nov 8, 2021 - 4:00 AM
Fleet Expansion and MRO Complicate Emirates' Future Plans
Emirates believes most of its A380s will be flying again by next summer.
Irkut MC-21
Nov 8, 2021 - 1:30 AM
Russia Sees Middle East as a Primary Market for New Airliners
Continuing economic sanctions by the West has raised the possibility of Russian aircraft sales to Iran and Syria, in particular.
Nov 8, 2021 - 12:01 AM
Dubai Airshow Points to Industry Resuscitation
The 2021 Dubai Airshow is the first major international airshow calendar event to take place since 2019.
Airbus CityAirbus NextGen
Nov 8, 2021 - 12:01 AM
Will Dubai Get Back On the Advanced Air Mobility Map?
New eVTOL aircraft could enter service from 2024, but cities like Los Angeles and Singapore appear to be ahead of Dubai in adopting electric aviation.
A380
Nov 5, 2021 - 11:19 AM
Qatar Airways Reintroduces A380s as 19 A350s Sit Grounded
The Qatari national carrier plans to return five Airbus A380s to service to compensate for capacity lost to the grounding of 19 A350s.
Wright Spirit
Nov 4, 2021 - 11:53 AM
Wright Takes BAe 146 Fast-Track to Electric Airliner Market
The electric propulsion innovator intends to convert 100-seat BAe 146 regional airliners to serve busy scheduled routes of up to an hour's flight time.
Mena Cargo
Nov 3, 2021 - 8:24 AM
Bahrain-based Operator Mena Switches from Bizav to Cargo
Mena Cargo is building a freighter fleet to serve what it sees as growing air cargo demand in the Gulf, Africa, and Southeast Asia.