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Embraer creates new business unit dedicated to services and support

Embraer announced the creation of a business unit focused on services and customer support, which will be led by Johann Bordais, who is currently serving as the Director of Services and Support for Embraer Commercial Aviation. “The new business will bring together capabilities that are curr...

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves type certification

Bell Helicopter announced that its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has been certified by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). Unveiled in 2013, the new, five-seat helicopter went from concept to a successful first flight in 20 months. Since then, the aircraft has flown more than 1,000 flig...

Third Mitsubishi MRJ Prototype Arrives in U.S.

The second Mitsubishi Regional Jet flight test article (FTA-2) arrived at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, on Monday afternoon following a six-day series of ferry flights from Nagoya Airfield in Japan. One of four MRJ test aircraft now participating in flight trials, FTA-2 joins MRJ FTA-1 and FTA-4 on U.S.soil, where Mitsubishi plans...

Sir Tim Clark Officially Opens AIM Altitude’s New Facility

On Monday 19th December, Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, officially opened AIM Altitude’s new purpose-built facility at Bournemouth Airport. The opening ceremony was attended by Mahmood Ameen and Nadir Bhola, Senior VP Engineering Projects and Manager Engineering Projects of Emirates; Peer Wiebe, Vice President Airbus; Members of the Chinese Embassy; Christopher Chope MP; Ni...

Island Air Selects Bombardier Q400 Aircraft for Fleet Renewal and Expansion

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has delivered the first of three Q400 turboprops ordered by Irish leasing company Elix Aviation Capital Limited (“Elix”). The aircraft, which was delivered in a 78-seat configuration, is scheduled to enter service with Hawaii Island Air, Inc. (“Island Air”) in early 2017. Island Air is Hawaii’s alternative regional...

China's AC352 completes first flight with WZ16 engine

The first flight of the Avicopter AC352, powered with WZ16 engine, took place today in Harbin. The AC352 is a new seven-ton, twin-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraft jointly developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters. The WZ16 met all the performance targets set for this maiden flight. Known in the west as the Ardiden 3C, the engine has been jointly developed by Safran Helicopter Engines, CAPI and...

Embraer welcomes Brazil’s decision to challenge Canada at the World Trade Organization

Embraer considers of strategic importance the decision by the Council of Ministers of Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) to initiate dispute settlement proceedings against Canada at the World Trade Organization (WTO). CAMEX is Brazil’s highest government institution with responsibilities over the country’s foreign trade policies. The dispute settlement proceedin...

Gulfstream G600 takes flight ahead of schedule

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the Gulfstream G600 has completed its first flight, officially kicking off the aircraft's flight-test program. Two additional G600 test aircraft have been inducted into the flight-test center in anticipation of their flights early next year. "Launching the G600's flight-test program is a milestone for us and our customers, who have gui...

A Look Inside The Worlds Largest Private Jet

The Bombardier Global 7000 business jet will shortly launch the world’s largest private jet and we take a look inside. Highlights of this uber luxury jet include extra-large windows—nearly twice as big as those in other Global jets; a formal dining area that seats six; a master suite with a full-size shower; a full galley; a video theatre; and real wood parquet floors. At 60-foot th...

Iran Drops A380s in Airbus Deal

Airbus Group SE suffered a blow to its already troubled A380 program when Iran, which had previously suggested it would buy the double-decker planes, said it had dropped the model as part of a wider fleet upgrade. Iran reduced its order with Airbus to 100 planes in a contract that will no longer include A380s, Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air’s chief executive officer, said in a press conferenc...

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye with new aerial refueling capability successfully completes first flight

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye equipped with aerial refueling (AR). Under a 2013 engineering, manufacturing, and development (EMD) contract award, Northrop Grumman designed, developed, manufactured, and tested several sub-system upgrades necessary to accommodate an aerial refueling capability. “The Northrop Grumman aerial r...

Airbus Helicopters signs first HCare Smart contract in Brazil

This first contract of the Smart line of HCare shows the potential of the Brazilian market for these services in light and medium aircraft. HCare Smart offers maintenance services with payment per flight hour, allowing greater budget control by the customer, and optimized spare parts availability via direct access to Airbus Helicopters' worldwide stock. "We chose the HCare Smart pro...

Boeing Says China Plane Orders Support 150,000 U.S. Jobs a Year

Deliveries to China by Boeing Co., the largest U.S. exporter, support approximately 150,000 American jobs every year, Vice Chairman Ray Conner said. Chinese customers are expected to take delivery of 30 percent of all its top-selling 737 models and about 25 percent all aircraft produced in Washington State and South Carolina, Conner said Thursday at a National Committee on U.S.-China Relations...

Protecting Utilities From Cyber Security Risks Introduced By Smart Meters

Information security is a growing concern for utilities in Europe, as they deal with myriad data from their smart meters, operations, customers and the power grid. Technology and data have completely transformed the power and utilities sector, allowing companies to use information to improve and expand services, and better engage with customers. Smart meters have played a key part in this growt...

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