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Metro Aviation places order for 25 Airbus EC145e helicopters to meet demand for lower-cost, twin-engine operations

Citation Latitude extends reign as most delivered midsize business jet

Textron Aviation Inc. announced that, for the second consecutive year, the Cessna Citation Latitude earned the title as the category’s most delivered business jet. Citation Latitude 2017 deliveries increased by 30 percent from 2016, to 54 deliveries, further cementing its positi...

Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces in Collaboration with Rotortrade a Certified Pre-Owned Engine Program Tailored for Three of its Most Popular Helicopter Engines

Operators thinking of buying a pre-owned AW139 or AW109 helicopter will now have the option of a 500-hour/one-year engine warranty under P&WC's new Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) engine program for PT6C-67C, PW206C and PW207C engines. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation....

ConnectJets delivers first Avanti EVO in UK

ConnectJets, Piaggio Aerospace’s exclusive sales agent for the British Isles, today confirmed the first delivery of an Avanti EVO to a UK customer. The aircraft will be available in Europe for charter through ConnectJets supplementing private use by the owner. The aircraft departed Riviera Airport, in Villanova d’Albenga, Northwest Italy, home of Piaggio Aerospace&rsq...

FAI Technik reports record results in 2017

The MRO division expands capacity and completes most challenging conversion project to date FAI Technik, the maintenance division of Germany’s FAI Aviation Group, has reported record financial results in 2017 achieving revenues of €9.7M for the first time in the company’s history. The division’s revenues mark a significant increase of 40% compared with 2016. ...

Bell launches new Bell 407GXi

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced the introduction of the Bell 407GXi at Heli-Expo 2018. The Bell 407GXi incorporates new avionics, an upgraded engine, and new executive interior design options. “We are always looking at ways to innovate our current product line to provide our customers with the most capable, dependable, and technologically advanced aircraft in the market...

Honeywell forecasts 4,000 to 4,200 new civil helicopter deliveries over next five years

With a better long-term global economic outlook this year, customers are holding firm in their intentions to invest in new helicopter purchases over the next five years. In its 20th annual "Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook," Honeywell forecasts 4,000 to 4,200 new civilian-use helicopters will be delivered from 2018 to 2022, aligning with the five-year forecast from...

Rotortrade Leads the Way

Rotortrade Services, a leading independent helicopter dealer and sole global distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters announces record results for 2017 and several industry firsts. Rotortrade through its six offices and various partners around the world has reported the sale of 26 aircraft in 2017 with close to double the number of transactions made in over 20 different countries....

Falcon Aviation increases its MRO capabilities: Adds Bombardier Q400 Base Maintenance at its Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi MRO Facility.

Marks its third year of fixed wing operations for ADNOC from Al Bateen. Falcon Aviation, one of the UAE’s leading aviation companies specialising in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is further broadening its MRO expertise having obtained GCAA approval to start Bombardier Q400 base maintenance in its Fixed Wing Hangar at its Al Bateen Executive Airport HQ, Abu D...

Falcon 8X to Debut in Abu Dhabi

Dassault Aviation will showcase its new flagship business jet, the ultra long range Falcon 8X, at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018, one of the Middle East’s leading business aviation shows. It will be the first appearance of the 6,450 nm/11,945 km trijet at this three-day event, which opens on February 26th at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi The first Falcon 8X was handed over in late 20...

Waves operates first commercial flight from Europe

Guernsey based airline Waves is celebrating its first ever European flight by carrying French dignitaries from Caen in the nearby La Manche region of Normandy to Guernsey. The group was flown to Guernsey by Waves for a series of meetings in both islands. Heading up the French contingent was Mr. Marc Lefevre, the newly elected president of the Manche region. Xavier Souris, the director of Maison...

Avinco proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary after another successful year in helicopter sales

2018 marks 15 years for Avinco as a leader in the civil aviation trading industry. Avinco completed 24 helicopter transactions in 2017 resulting from sales across all regions, and involving models from three main manufacturers, hence moving a total asset value exceeding US$35 million. Following the launch of its New York based American subsidiary Avinco Americas Corporation mid-2016, Avinco...

Challenger 350 dominates 2017 deliveries in super midsize segment; tops medium category

- Bombardier delivered 56 Challenger 350 aircraft in 2017, capturing 53 percent of the super midsize segment - Challenger 300 aircraft series have tallied more deliveries in the last decade than any other business jet platform - Optimally-balanced wing, engine and landing gear designed for an exceptionally smooth ride - Cabin optimized with state-of-the-art acoustical in...

Deer Jet Achieves IS-BAO Stage II Registration

Deer Jet, the Asian premier business aviation group, has earned International Standard for Business Aircraft Operation IS-BAO Stage II Registration for its Beijing and Shanghai branches, highlighting the company’s unbreakable commitment to excellence and its adherence to the highest international standards for its Safety Management Systems (SMS). The International Standard for Business Ai...

Garmin introduces revolutionary GFC 600H helicopter flight control system

The Garmin GFC™ 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators is a breakthrough in cost-effective technology that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. Garmin International, Inc. a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GFC™ 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators – a breakthrough in cost-effective t...

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