2021 Plane Of The Year & Innovation Awards
2021 was a tough year for airplane manufacturers, but there were a few real gems …
Aircraft
Everything you need to know about our aircraft, from flight reports to specs and trends, with stories about the latest models and the all-time greats, too.
The McDonnell 119/220: The First BizJet
It was fast, roomy and rangy. It coulda been a contenduh, but you’ve never even heard of it …
Piper Pillán: A Saratoga With Top Gun Dreams
Learn the story about how Piper adapted a civilian aircraft into a military trainer and created an Incredible Plane …
Six Light Single-Engine Planes They Totally Need to Bring Back!
Sometimes planes fall from production status despite being much beloved. Here are several that we hereby demand they put back …
Light Personal Aircraft Are Coming
This expanded definition of what constitutes a light plane and how they can be built could revive a segment facing …
Diamond Aircraft To Build Electric DA40 Model
Diamond Aircraft announced recently that it would build an electric version of its four-seat single-engine, the DA40. The …
Hacienda: A Legendary Modified Cessna 172
Two intrepid pilots, a modified Cessna 172 and a 64-day endurance record that has stood for 63 years …
The Mooney 301: Fast, Efficient And Good Looking
This was the plane that put the “M” in “TBM …
How Fast A Plane Do You Need?
We all love big numbers, but how important are high cruise speeds to your missions? As it turns out, they …
This Incredible Plane: The P-80 Shooting Star
The true tests of any aircraft design are longevity, adaptability and iconic beauty. The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star wins …
