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
Gripen E Fighter Makes Progress On Home Front and In Brazil
Two-seat Gripen F warplane prepares for its first flight
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Shipments Climb 18% in First Half of 2024
The Brazilian company's backlog has reached a seven-year high
Aircraft
Leap-powered Airbus A321XLR Wins EASA Type Certification
Powered by the CFM Leap-1A engines, the narrowbody airliner is ready for service entry
Aircraft
XTI Attracts More Investment for TriFan 600
The VTOL business aircraft has been in development for a decade
Aircraft
Vref: Used Bizjet Market Facing Slowdown with Rising Inventory, Lower Prices
Inventory has increased for six consecutive quarters, Vref says
Aircraft
Omani Transport Group Prepares To Operate Laila Uncrewed VTOL Freighter
Mwasalat signed a partnership agreement with California-based start-up Odys Aviation
Airlines
Saudia Signs To Buy Up to 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft
The Middle East airline will support the manufacturer in securing type certification in Saudi Arabia
Aircraft
Vertical Reveals Second eVTOL Prototype Ahead of Flight Testing
The new VX4 model has a 20% greater power-to-weight ratio than the first prototype
Aircraft
Embraer Consigns Failed Boeing Merger to a Distant Memory
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer meets competitive challenges with diverse list of programs
Environment
Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener
Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
Aircraft
Green Regional Airliners Could Break the Market Mold
Several new hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft are in development
Aircraft
NOAA Places Order for Second Gulfstream G550
Jets will be outfitted with a bevy of atmospheric sensors
Environment
Dovetail Unveils Hydrogen-electric Propulsion System
The first powertrain has been tested with ground runs conducted in Spain
Safety
Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays
As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Aircraft
Farnborough Airshow is Steeped in Aviation History
With its roots dating back to 1920, the UK show has highlighted a century of aviation advances
Aircraft
Jefferies: 2Q Bizjet Deliveries Ahead of Forecast
Bombardier and Embraer boosted overall business jet shipments in the three-month period
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker 4000 Gets FANS/CPDLC Upgrade Nod
Textron Aviation will install the FANS 1/A+ and PM-CPDLC upgrade at certain of its domestic service facilities
Aircraft
NATO Plays the Agile Combat Employment Card
NATO states military air arms are increasingly developing more agile means of going to war to improve their survivability
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV
New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership
Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly
Aircraft
WingX: Last Week's Global Bizjet Use on Par with 2023
The U.S. saw a holiday boost while sporting events in Europe attracted traffic
Aircraft
Say Ciao to Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Mockup
Full-size cabin mockup of the super-midsize jet can be viewed at Italy's Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Engines
Joby and H2Fly Fly Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
The hydrogen propulsion system was jointly developed with Joby's Germany-based subsidiary
Aircraft
Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto
18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
Regulations and Government
UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Aircraft
Heart Presses Ahead With New Independent Hybrid Regional Airliner
The Swedish start-up has changed the architecture of its planned propulsion system
Engines
New Funding Allows Cranfield Team to Build Hydrogen Airliner Demonstrator
UK company aims to bring nine-passenger converted Islander aircraft to market in 2027
Aircraft
Global Business Aircraft Flying Drops in June
North America and Europe lag, but the rest of the world sees an increase in activity
