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
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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory
Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets
Fuel
EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier
H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter
NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans
Aircraft
Pilatus Set for Major Expansion in Florida
Plans also call for the development of a final assembly plant in Bradenton
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles
The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
Aircraft
Textron Aviation's SkyCourier Gets Philippines Nod
Textron Aviation will deliver the first SkyCourier into the region next year
Aircraft
SNC To Lead ISR System Integration on Army Global 6500s
Sierra Nevada Corp. contract could be valued at up to $1 billion
Aircraft
NASA, MagniX Unveil Electric Power Flight Demonstrator
Air Tindi's old Dash 7 is ready for its electric engine retrofit
Aircraft
NBAA To Recognize Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin
Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin will be honored with one of NBAA's highest honors, the Meritorious Service Award
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Increased eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Bottom Line
49 of its two-seat autonomous aircraft were delivered in the second quarter of 2024
Aircraft
Global 7500 Amassing Speed Records at Feverish Pace
Model has accrued more than 50 city-pair records in 50 weeks
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Thrustborne flight is next
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EBAA Goes It Alone with EBACE Show after NBAA Sells Stake
Europe's business aviation industry group will promote the Geneva show without its U.S. partner
Aircraft
Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force
USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight
Aircraft
Post-pandemic Global Business Aviation Usage Surges
Managed aircraft saw the largest increase
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Delivers 400th Cessna Citation Latitude
Simmons Foods accepted the milestone delivery
Aircraft
Court Overturns Zunum's Trade Secrets Verdict against Boeing
U.S. District Court ruling reverses damages totaling more than $70 million
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies its eVTOL Aircraft During the Paris Olympics at Versailles
eVTOL companies are trying to instigate their own revolution
