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.

Gulfstream G700 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
July 28, 2021, 10:41 AM

Deliveries Lag But Orders Surge in 2Q for Gulfstream

Gulfstream had a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1 in the second quarter even though unit shipments dropped to 21.

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Jul 29, 2021 - 12:23 PM
Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350
The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.
Daher Kodiak Series III
Jul 29, 2021 - 12:27 AM
Daher Predicts Record Year
Daher's TBM turboprops already sold out for 2021.
Jul 28, 2021 - 12:36 PM
Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end
While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.
Gulfstream G700 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Jul 28, 2021 - 10:41 AM
Deliveries Lag But Orders Surge in 2Q for Gulfstream
Gulfstream had a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1 in the second quarter even though unit shipments dropped to 21.
Cessna SkyCourier (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)
Jul 27, 2021 - 8:26 PM
SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture
The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.
Beechcraft King Air 300
Jul 27, 2021 - 4:36 PM
Blackhawk Marks STC Milestone
Blackhawk Aerospace's milestone STC covers its XP67A Engine+ upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 300.
AerCap
Jul 27, 2021 - 9:48 AM
EU Approves AerCap-Gecas Leasing Group Merger
European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.
Jul 27, 2021 - 7:21 AM
Icon Bringing Certified A5 to GA Market
Icon Aircraft plans later this year to achieve FAA Part 23 certification of its A5 amphibious airplane, in the primary category.
Jul 27, 2021 - 1:34 AM
Epic Begins Deliveries of E1000 GX Turboprops
Epic plans to deliver 14 of its E1000s this year.
Jul 26, 2021 - 11:15 PM
Record Number of Aircraft Swarm EAA AirVenture
EAA lands record number of aircraft in days leading up to AirVenture.