FLYING Staff

With a broad selection of new models approaching certification this fall and lots of used deals bringing new owners into the market, 2020 has shaped up to be a better-than-expected year to become an aircraft owner. Keeping in mind those challenges, Flying has made a new approach to our online Buyers Guide, showing you a […]

The High Sierra Fly-In 2021 kicked off early last week on the Dead Cow Airstrip and surrounding dry lake bed in northern Nevada, with a collective community event that brought in nearly 1,000 vehicles (aircraft and campers and more…) and roughly 2,000 spectators and participants. The STOL Drag competition pitted long-time backcountry pilots and newcomers […]

Gulfstream revealed the newest models in its lineup earlier this week, with the G400 large-cabin jet and the flagship G800 ultralong-range continent connector. Flying has a sneak peek at the two platforms. The G800 is expected to enter into service in 2023, with the G400 delivering in 2025.

The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) has received a $375,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation—one of the largest single-year gifts the nonprofit organization has received. The funds will support initiatives during the 2022 fiscal year, including OBAP’s Project Aerospace suite of youth programs and the Luke Weathers Flight Academy, OBAP’s nonprofit flight […]

The speaker lineup for FLYING’s first virtual event on October 27 features some of the aviation industry’s most innovative minds. A total of 10 speakers are already scheduled to discuss recent advances in general aviation technology. They include: George Bye, founder, CEO, and chairman at Bye Aerospace Ron Gunnarson, vice president of sales, marketing, and […]

Blue Origin broke four Guinness World Records titles during its July flight to space, including one for famed pilot Wally Funk. The mission, which was the aerospace company’s first successful human flight to space, launched on July 20 from the company’s Launch Site One near Van Horn, Texas, carrying four astronauts: Blue Origin founder Jeff […]

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has announced two of four crew members for its next manned launch set for October 12. New Shepard’s 18th mission, NS-18, will be carrying former NASA engineer and Planet Labs Co-Founder Dr. Chris Boshuizen and Vice Chair of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Glen de Vries, alongside two unannounced crew members. The […]

Joby Aviation is an early standout in the rapidly evolving air taxi race, according to Morgan Stanley analysts in their first ratings report on the eVTOL developer since it went public in August. Analyst Kristine Liwag initiated the Uber-backed startup with an Overweight rating, meaning Joby’s stock is expected to perform better in the future […]

Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday it is joining three coalitions aimed at helping the aviation industry reach a sustainable future. The carrier is taking part in: The LEAF Coalition Clean Skies for Tomorrow The Race to Zero initiative “The only real way for us to impact climate change is for everyone to align behind a […]

Helicopter operator Bristow Group Inc. has announced a partnership with Vertical Aerospace Group to develop and purchase up to 50 eVTOL aircraft. Vertical, a British startup, has committed to delivering Bristow 25 of its newest eVTOL aircraft, the VA-X4, with the possibility of an additional 25 more. The piloted, fully electric aircraft will carry up […]