Aircraft & Propulsion

Robinson Helicopter Company has announced the launch of the R88, its much-anticipated new large rotorcraft and the company’s first major product-line refresh since the R66 turbine was revealed in 2007.

German hydrogen-powered aircraft developer APUS Zero Emission has entered insolvency administration in a bid to restructure and secure an investor.

Leaders in the sector say business is on an upward trajectory after years of stagnation.

Advanced air mobility ambitions, crewed-uncrewed teaming, drone production and an expanded rotorcraft family are key thrusts in Robinson’s growth plan.

Net zero—out of reach by the middle of the century ... or is it?

Dubbed Paladin, the prototype is the first full-sized example of Regent’s 12-passenger Viceroy, designed to carry two crewmembers and 12 passengers.

The International Aviation Women’s Association announced its rebranding as the International Aerospace Women’s Association (IAWA).

As the first Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo in Singapore comes to a close, organizers say to expect the next edition to be bigger and better.

Despite concerns over a weakening Chinese economy, mainland business aviation service provider Deer Jet is experiencing solid growth.

For its launch application, Rotor Technologies is offering modified Robinson R44s for uncrewed aerial agricultural missions.

BAAFEx opened at Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre to a small but crowded exhibit hall and standing-room only conference sessions.

With business aviation in the Asia Pacific region on the upswing, MRO provider ExecuJet Haite is expanding quickly to meet demand.

Bombardier’s Global 7500 achieved its 100th speed record following a flight from San Luis Obispo to London-Biggin Hill Airport in nine hr. 17 min.

Boeing is seeing increased activity in the used large “biz-liner” segment, as private owners seek to acquire aircraft urgently.

The indefinite pause of operations at Eviation was caused by a rift between the majority shareholder and the startup's co-founders.

The state-linked aircraft manufacturer said the four AG600s conducted 2,014 sorties totaling 3,560 hr. over the last two years.

Hill Helicopters says it will fire up its internally developed GT50 turboshaft engine for its HX/HC50 family of single-engine light helicopters this summer.

Following a win—in the form of ANA's order for 15 E190-E2s—Embraer thinks the E175s will be crucial to replace aging turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region.

GE Aerospace has received the long-awaited FAA certification of its clean-sheet 1,300-shp Catalyst single-turboprop engine.

Charts are in a PDF linked from this article, which offers detailed explanations of the specifications and terminology used in the handbook.

The sector continues to thrive despite issues with supply chains and workforce shortages, along with pressure from environmental groups.

Anytime you are dealing with unapproved parts on an aircraft, you are increasing the safety risk factor.

The FAA has created a series of pathways that provide optionality for different aircraft.

Are HondaJet’s runway excursions statistical outliers or indications to reevaluate the pilot-vehicle interface?

In recent years, suppliers have unveiled significant upgrades of the stalwart twin turboprop.