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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

Twenty Years Later: First Flight of the HondaJet Prototype

After three years of intense effort, the HondaJet prototype took to the skies
HondaJet proof-of-concept prototype 2003
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Patrick Shanahan is interim president for Spirit AeroSystems, Alain-Jory Barthe senior v-p of industry for Daher
People in Aviation - December 2023 headshots
Aircraft

AINsight: I Can Almost See the New Year

Business aircraft buyers are already looking ahead to 2024
Holiday Presents
Aircraft

The HondaJet Prototype First Flight Was 20 Years Ago, and We Look Back

Take a look at original footage from the first flight.
HondaJet HA-420 prototype taking off
Maintenance and Modifications

GPMS Expands in Europe with Léman Aviation Partnership

The partnership aims to introduce Foresight MX, an advanced HUMS, to European operators
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers 150th Global 7500, Looks Forward to Global 8000

There's plenty of space to relax on 7,700nm flights.
Bombardier Global 7500 taking off
Environment

Azul Plans To Electrify Caravan Fleet with Surf Air

Brazilian airline seeks to convert 27 Cessna Caravans to electric power
Surf Air Mobility intends to convert Cessna Caravan aircraft to electric propulsion
Aircraft

GAMA: Q3 GA Aircraft Deliveries Up across All Sectors

Deliveries are climbing for private jets, turboprops, and helicopters, along with billings
Embraer Phenom 300 in flight
Aircraft

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.
Boeing 777-9 at Dubai Airshow
Charter & Fractional

ASM Eyes Aircraft Management Portfolio

The company owns three aircraft
Aircraft

Embraer: Now Is Harvest Time

Based on recent investments in product development, the airframer is now reaping the fruits of its labors
Embraer president Francisco Gomes Neto and CFO Carlos Garcia at Embraer Media Day
Aircraft

New Zealand Flight School Orders 10 Tecnam Trainers

Deal includes P2008 JC, P2006T, and P-Mentor models
NZAAL's Tecnam fleet of trainers
Aircraft

Business Jets on Full Display at Dubai Airshow

The major bizjet OEMs all came to Dubai for the 2023 airshow
Gulfstream G700 at 2023 Dubai Airshow (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)
Aircraft

GJC: Bizav Can Weather Any Economic Storms in 2024

Bizjet financier cites strong demand, high backlogs, and low preowned inventory
Boutsen Aviation preowned Gulfstream G650ER jet
Aircraft

Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow

Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow
Boeing B-1 Lancer Flypast Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Chinese Air Force August 1st Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow

Chinese Air Force August 1st Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Chinese Air Force August 1st display team
Aircraft

UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
UAE F-16 Block 60 Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow – AIN

Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Russian Knights Dubai airshow
Aircraft

PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Dubai Airshow

PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Dubai Airshow
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Dubai airshow
Aircraft

Italian Air Force's Frecce Tricolore Flies at Dubai Airshow

Italian Air Force's Frecce Tricolore Flies at Dubai Airshow
Frecce Tricolore Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow

Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow
Hongdu L-15 flying display Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Airbus's A350-1000 Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Airbus's A350-1000 Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow
Airbus A350-1000 Dubai airshow
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow

Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow
Lockheed Martin F-35 Dubai airshow
Aircraft

Qatari Boeing F-15QA Flies at Dubai Airshow

Qatari Boeing F-15QA Flies at Dubai Airshow
Boeing F-15QA Dubai Airshow
Airlines

Airbus Lands More Orders For A350 Airliners

Emirates Airlines will add 15 more of the long-haul widebody jets to its fleet
Emirates Airline's Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Aircraft

HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow

HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
HAL Tejas Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow

Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
Calidus B-250 Dubai Airshow flying display
Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Flying Display Opens with Big UAE-Themed Flypast

Dubai Airshow Opens with UAE-Themed Military and Civil Flypast
Dubai Airshow UAE Flypast
Aircraft

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Dassault Rafale Dubai airshow
Aircraft

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow
Boeing 777X Dubai airshow