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JetBlue turbulence puts 24 in hospital

At least 22 passengers and two crew members were taken to a hospital for evaluation after a JetBlue flight experienced rough turbulence Thursday evening, a spokeswoman for the airline said. JetBlue Flight 429 was headed from Boston to Sacramento, but had to be diverted to Rapid City, South Dakota, at about 6:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. ET), spokeswoman Katherine McMillan said. Passenger Derek Lindahl...

Boeing, Mauritania Airlines Finalize Order for One Next-Generation 737-800

Boeing and Mauritania Airlines have finalized an order for one Next-Generation 737-800 airplane, valued at $96 million at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Mauritania Airlines fleet because of its efficiency and superior operating economics,” said Mohamed Radhy Bennahi, chief executive officer of Mauritania Airlines. “The addition of this new 737-80...

Signature S.R.L. in Paraguay signs for Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell Helicopter announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Signature S.R.L. for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft will be used for corporate transport in Paraguay. “We are pleased to sign for the Bell 505 and look forward to integrating the aircraft into our operations,” said Mr. Paul Hellmers, Co-Owner, Signature S.R.L. The Bell 505 has accumulated more than...

XTI Aircraft Company selects Honeywell Aerospace to supply engines for first prototype of TriFan 600

XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) announced today that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with the Aerospace division of Honeywell International under which Honeywell will supply its HTS900 engine for use in XTI's first prototype, a two-thirds piloted subscale of the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane. Honeywell will also provide an additional engine for use in XTI's Ground Propulsion...

Boeing Starts Assembly of 1st Flightworthy Starliner Crew Taxi Vehicle at Kennedy Spaceport

The next generation of America’s human spaceships is rapidly taking shape at the Kennedy Space Center as Boeing and NASA showcased the start of assembly of the first flightworthy version of the aerospace giants Starliner crew taxi vehicle – that will ferry NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) by early 2018. Boeing is rapidly making tangible progress towa...

Bugatti 100p Replica Down, Pilot Lost

We regret to note that the truly stunning Bugatti 100p replica is reported down, with the loss of its pilot, Scotty Wilson. The accident occurred early Saturday morning, near Burns Flat, OK. The replica first flew in August of 2015 and dealt with a number of teething problems along the way, including an incident on its first flight whereby the vehicle was damaged when the right b...

Gulfstream service centers earn maintenance approvals from Aruba, Bermuda and Cayman Islands

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that its company-owned service center in Brunswick, Georgia, recently received approved maintenance organization (AMO) designations from Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. The company also announced that its service center in Las Vegas recently earned AMO status from Aruba. These AMOs allow most Gulfstream aircraft registered with the civil aviati...

Gulfstream G500 production test aircraft makes first flight

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the fifth Gulfstream G500 test aircraft has completed its first flight. The aircraft is the first production test aircraft to be outfitted with a full interior and serves as the testbed for the cabin. The G500 departed from Savannah-Hilton Head International airport with Flight Test pilots Brian Dickerson and Andy Martin and Flight Test engine...

Citation CJ3 makes first flight with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® avionics upgrade

A Citation CJ3 equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® avionics made its flying debut this week following implementation of the system on the business jet with Duncan Aviation. The two companies unveiled the new flight deck upgrade for the CJ3 last fall. The successful test flight originated yesterday out of Duncan Aviation’s headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Pro L...

New Caravan and King Air customers to receive up to two years full maintenance coverage free of charge

Textron Aviation Inc. launched its Peace of Mind program, which is designed to create a simpler transition to new Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry leading ProParts and ProTech programs, as well as Pratt and Whitney’s ESPecially engine maintenance program, all free of charge for new King...

PEMCO Celebrates 100th B737-300 Freighter Conversion

Global leading cargo conversion company, Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO), has announced the redelivery of its 100th B737-300 converted aircraft, which was modified for SF Airlines, the air cargo division of S.F. Express. The 100th B737-300 conversion marks the 16th -300/-400 PEMCO-converted aircraft (MSN 29068) for SF Airlines with three more planned in 2016. VP of SF Airlines Liang...

GE Is Developing a 3D-Printed Turboprop for the New Cessna Denali

Textron Aviation recently announced their new Cessna Denali business aircraft at the EAA AirVentures airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plane is designed to offer all the comforts and conveniences of a private jet, but at a fraction of the manufacturing price, thanks in part to its turboprop engine. General Electric Aviation, which developed the advanced turboprop (ATP) for the Denali, included...