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.

April 13, 2021, 10:22 AM

Air Canada Commits to Moving Ahead with A220, 737 Max Buys

The government of Canada will own a portion of the flag carrier under a provision of a C$5.879 billion aid package.

Apr 16, 2021 - 9:56 AM

Outfitted Gulfstream G700 Joins Flight-test Program

The sixth and final test aircraft in Gulfstream’s G700 program made its first flight yesterday.

Apr 15, 2021 - 9:33 AM

Poland to Receive C-130Hs, Announces F-35 Base

The second-hand Hercules airlifters will double the Polish air force’s tactical transport capacity.

Apr 14, 2021 - 1:01 PM

Boeing Sees Continuing Strong Supply of Aircraft Financing

Funding for aircraft acquisitions will continue unabated as the pandemic eases, according to Boeing’s latest finance forecast.

Apr 14, 2021 - 10:06 AM

Piper Displays Milestone Seminole, Pilot 100i at SNF

Piper Aircraft is displaying the 1,000th Seminole piston twin this week at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, as well as the Pilot 100i and M600.

Apr 13, 2021 - 3:45 PM

Textron Aviation Delivers 1,000th Citation 560XL Twinjet

The 1000th Cessna Citation Model 560XL was delivered to a customer in the Northeastern U.S.

Apr 13, 2021 - 10:45 AM

75th Anniversary Bonanza Offers Nod to Olive Ann Beech

Textron Aviation has unveiled an optional package on the 75th anniversary of the Beech Bonanza that pays tribute to Olive Ann Beech.

Apr 13, 2021 - 10:22 AM

Air Canada Commits to Moving Ahead with A220, 737 Max Buys

The government of Canada will own a portion of the flag carrier under a provision of a C$5.879 billion aid package.

Apr 13, 2021 - 8:50 AM

Blade to Add 20 Beta eVTOLs to Urban Air Mobility Fleet

Over the past week Beta Technologies announced orders for up to 170 of its six-seat Alia 250 all-electric aircraft from Blade Urban Air Mobility and UPS.