Aircraft
Every aircraft we track across aircraft, 13 entries in all, each with overview, specs & performance and variants.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner's 2024 Sales Lead
Despite a seven-month delivery halt in 2023, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner became the best-selling widebody aircraft of 2024.
WWII's Largest Military Aircraft Compared
A comparison of the five largest military aircraft from the Second World War, detailing their specifications and operational histories.
Israel Air Force Adds Second KC-46 Tanker
Israel receives its second KC-46A Pegasus tanker, replacing older KC-707s. The new aircraft carries more fuel and enables longer-range missions.
Louisiana Launches Electric Aircraft Trials
Louisiana has launched a three-year FAA program to test electric and autonomous aircraft, focusing on offshore cargo and personnel transport.
Qantas A380 Retirement Starts 2028
Qantas will start retiring its Airbus A380 fleet from 2028 as new Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft are delivered. The airline currently flies ten...
United Airlines to launch shortest Europe
United Airlines will start its shortest European route, a 5h15 flight from Newark to Lajes in the Azores, in June 2027 using Boeing 737 MAX 8...
Douglas DC-8's 1960 Re-engining Pioneered
In 1960, Douglas Aircraft retrofitted its DC-8 prototype with Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofans, an early re-engining test that improved performance and...
Heart Aerospace Flies Largest Electric Plane
Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator, the world's largest battery-electric aircraft, completed a 27-minute first flight on August 12, 2026.
Boeing 777-9s Parked Awaiting Updates
Over 30 completed Boeing 777-9 aircraft are parked in Washington state, built before the final production standard was set.
United 757 diverts twice on LA-Newark route
United Airlines Flight 1403, a Boeing 757-200, diverted to Las Vegas on August 27 due to an engine issue. The replacement aircraft later diverted to...
Ground Crew's Pre-Departure Tasks Explained
A look at the coordinated ground operations by multiple teams that prepare an aircraft for departure, based on IATA procedures.
Edelweiss A340 and A350 on European Routes
Edelweiss Air will deploy its Airbus A340-300 and A350-900 aircraft on short-haul routes from Zurich during the early 2026/27 winter season, offering...
Pilot survives burning Cirrus SR22 fire in Brazil
A pilot escaped with minor injuries after a Cirrus SR22 caught fire in flight and descended beneath its whole-aircraft parachute before being...
United's MAX 10 seat storage problem
United Airlines has hundreds of lie-flat business class seats stored, ordered for a Boeing 737 MAX 10 that is still not in service. The seats...
Sepehran 737-500 veers off runway in Iran
Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737-500 veered off a runway at Mashhad International Airport on August 25, 2026, after landing from Tehran. The incident...
Delta A330 Diverts
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 with 280 onboard diverted to St. John's International Airport in Canada due to a mechanical emergency. The flight...
FedEx Unveils Retro Boeing 777 in Tribute to Founder Frederick W. Smith
FedEx has unveiled a retro Boeing 777 Freighter in a tribute to its founder Frederick W. Smith, recreating the colours worn by the company's aircraft...
Identifying Wingtip Devices on Modern Airliners
Wingtip devices are a key identifier for aircraft enthusiasts.
Beta Technologies Explores Larger Electric Aircraft Platforms with Operators
Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies is in discussions with operators to develop larger-capacity electric aircraft platforms, responding...
National Aviation Day Honors a Century of Flight Innovation
National Aviation Day, celebrated annually on August 19 to mark Orville Wright's birthday, reflects on aviation's progress since the Wright brothers'...
1998 Cessna 182S Skylane: A Top Pick for Multi-Use Aircraft
A 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane has been chosen as a top pick by Aircraft For Sale due to its unique qualities and good deal
BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights
BETA Technologies begins electric aircraft test flights in Texas, evaluating the aircraft under real-world conditions.
Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Trials Begin in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
The FAA has launched a three-year program of hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flights in the Mid-Atlantic region.
PGA Tour Pro Maverick McNealy Finds Time with Cirrus Aircraft
Maverick McNealy, a PGA Tour professional, has found a way to balance his golf career with family life thanks to a Cirrus aircraft. He uses the plane...