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.
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace
It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track
Aircraft
Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida
Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Regulations and Government
FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust
The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems
Aircraft
Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner
Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe
Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Aircraft
Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing
Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport
Aircraft
Embraer Explores Options for Indian Supply Chain
Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force
Aircraft
NBAA To Honor Hundreds for Safe Flying
NBAA's Flying Safety Program highlights professionalism and culture
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000
Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300
Aircraft
GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries, Billings Up in First-half 2024
Turboprop segment saw slight decline, but business jet shipments rose 9% YOY
Aircraft
Bye Begins Building eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer Prototype
Electric airplane developer recovering from financial woes
Aircraft
Bombardier Provides Base for Learjet Restoration Project
New agreement will give the project a long-term home
Aircraft
Business Aviation Flying Sees Gain in August
More declines expected in North America and Europe in September 2024
Environment
EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners
JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
Aircraft
Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Aircraft
Bombardier Prepared for Stable Deliveries of 150+ Jets Per Year
Company says pricing remains strong and delivery mix will be balanced
Airlines
Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights
Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Aircraft
Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100
Aircraft
Archer Tops 400 Flights with Midnight Aircraft
Archer's Midnight eVTOL prototype has been busy this year
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs
Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Aircraft
Boom's XB-1 Completes Second Test Flight
Company plans for the demonstrator to reach supersonic speeds this year
Aircraft
Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Continues To Normalize
Says industry is well positioned to weather any future economic downturn
Aircraft
AINsight: The Older They Get, the Harder They Fall
Older models were the last to see price increases and the first to plummet
Aircraft
Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable
Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Regulations and Government
Piper M700 Gets Transport Canada Nod
Canadian M700 validation includes flight into known icing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Aircraft
Dufour Flies 'Production-ready' Aero2 eVTOL Utility Aircraft
Swiss start-up is now expanding the flight test envelope
Aircraft
Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter
Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
