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
Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF
Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft
Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Aircraft
Piper's Flagship M700 Gets FAA Nod for Unpaved Surfaces
Company also progressing on international validations for the turboprop-single airplane
Aircraft
As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck
2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.
Aircraft
Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry
The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Aircraft
Airbus Completes 500th U.S.-built Airliner in Alabama
A321neo narrowbody aircraft will be delivered to Delta Air Lines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Archer and Joby Build Momentum in Last Stretch to eVTOL Service Entry
U.S. advanced air mobility frontrunners announce second-quarter results
Airports
Archer Reveals Planned Los Angeles Vertiport Sites
Electric air taxis could fly at the Super Bowl and Summer Olympics
Aircraft
Embraer Continues To Soar in Second Quarter
Revenues, backlogs, and deliveries continue to climb at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
Aircraft
Versatile Cessna Caravan Embodies Aviation in Brazil
Turboprop single is a workhorse in Latin America
Aircraft
Synerjet Finds Success at São Paulo Catarina Exec Airport
Company's move from Congonhas to Catarina allowed company to grow and prosper
Aircraft
Transactions on Upswing, Values Down for Used Bizcraft
Business aircraft transactions increased 14% in Q2 but values were down 18% over the past year
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Charter & Fractional
HondaJet Echelon Sales Boost Lider's Business In Brazil
Company has logged letters of intent for at least 30 of the new model
Aircraft
Argus: North America, European Bizav Ops Continue To Lag
Activity was down by 0.3% in North America and 6.2% in Europe in July
Aircraft
The Lilium Jet Aircraft Utilizes Thirty Electric Fans to Fly Emissions-Free
Its unique engine architecture makes the aircraft stand out from competitors
Aircraft
Alpine Air Express Plans to Electrify Fleet with Aura Aero's ERA
Regional cargo airline signs agreement for up to 75 hybrid-electric airplanes
Regulations and Government
Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Aircraft
Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings
An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.
Environment
Textron eAviation Joins NBAA's AAM Roundtable
Group focuses on maintaining the U.S. position as a global leader in aviation and aerospace, especially in AAM
Engines
FAA Validates P&WC Engines Powering Citation Ascend
FAA approval comes two months after Transport Canada signed off on the PW545D
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Battery Group CATL Invests in AutoFlight's eVTOL Aircraft Plans
The Chinese companies will work together to develop batteries supporting longer range and higher payloads for aircraft
Aircraft
Fund an Angel Returns to BACE To Support CAN
The event is Corporate Angel Network's most important fundraiser
Aircraft
LABACE Opens Next Week in São Paulo
144 exhibitors and 44 static display aircraft on tap for an expected 20,000 attendees
Environment
Air New Zealand Keeps Electric Aircraft Plans Despite Net-zero Target Stall
The carrier has scrapped its 2030 target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Maintenance and Modifications
AIN Product Support Survey 2024 - Aircraft
Bombardier rises to the top of product support rankings
