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Russia to exhibit over 200 military hardware items at Airshow China-2016

Russian defense enterprises will exhibit over 220 military hardware items at the Airshow China-2016, the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation said in a statement on Tuesday. "Overall, more than 220 exhibits of military designation will be on display. As part of the single R...

Last Call For Quadjets: Will Boeing 747 Outlive Airbus A380?

UPS’ order Thursday for 14 firm and 14 option Boeing 747-8Fs raises an interesting question: as the era of four engine commercial jetliners draws to a close, which of the two last survivors will die first? Before yesterday, the answer was clear. The real A380 order book (minus the ample num...

Fitch upgrades Russian Helicopters to 'BB+'

On October 26, 2016, Fitch Ratings upgraded Russian Helicopters JSC's (RH) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB+' from 'BB' and affirmed the Short-Term IDR at 'B'. The Outlook on the Long-Term IDR is Stable, the rating agency informed. The upgrade reflects Fitch's views that the recent improvement in the company's funds from operations (FFO), whilst e...

Pilatus PC-24 flies to NBAA-BACE 2016 and exceeds performance data

A US premier at this year's NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando: the first-ever presentation of the PC-24 prototype to a US audience at the Pilatus outdoor stand. The PC-24 development program is progressing to plan and Pilatus expects its new business jet to exceed previously published performance data! Visitors to NBAA-BACE 2016 can look forwar...

Airbus takes chopper to hundreds of jobs at its helicopter business

Airbus Group has announced the first of what may prove to be thousands of job cuts across its business. The European aerospace company says it will eliminate almost 582 posts at its helicopter arm following a slump in demand from the oil and gas industry and a fatal crash that grounded one of its most popular models. The cuts will come at the main Airbus Helicopters base in Marignane, near M...

Qantas Unveils Next Generation Cabins For 787 Dreamliner

Qantas has unveiled what customers onboard its flagship 787-9 Dreamliner can expect when the aircraft arrives in a year’s time. The Qantas Dreamliner will seat 236 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins in a layout that has been designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances the 787-9 is expected to fly. The Business Suite is the next generation of the ve...

CityJet Takes Delivery of the Third Sukhoi Superjet 100

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Superjet International (SJI) have delivered the third Superjet SSJ100 to CityJet. The aircraft with MSN 95111, registration EI-FWC, was delivered to the customer in Venice from Superjet International’s center as scheduled on October, 27. The aircraft has a 98-seat passenger configuration with the interior designed by the Italian&nbs...

Boeing, UPS Announce Order for 14 747-8 Freighters

Boeing and UPS today announced an order for 14 747-8 Freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes. “These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe,” said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. “The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both...

Airbus Helicopters and Helibras introduce first H225M in naval combat version

Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Navy, with mission ca...

Airbus Helicopters volunteers inspire future generation at Institut Louis Germain summer school

The Institut Louis Germain offers extra-curricular tutoring to promising students from disadvantaged areas, who wish to seek educational opportunities beyond what is offered at their regular schools. In collaboration with Airbus Helicopters volunteers, this “summer campus” is giving a step up to future generations of bright minds. “I met young people who were full of life, mot...

Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Guidance

Boeing has reported profit that beat analysts’ expectations as the plane maker benefited from one-time tax gains and moderating production costs for the 787 Dreamliner. Third-quarter earnings were US$3.51 a share excluding a one-time accounting charge and some pension expenses, the Chicago company said. That was more than the $2.67 average of analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomb...

For economy-seat airline passengers, cattle class may soon be just a bad memory

Some start-ups are taking on one of air travel’s last undisrupted bastions – the economy-class cabin. While first and business-class travellers have long enjoyed comfort upgrades, there has been less attention to innovation at the rear of the plane. "We want to make travel memorable and comfortable for all of us, not just the top 1 per cent," said Alireza Yaghoubi, the...

Boeing, SWISS Confirm Additional Order for 777-300ER

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) today confirmed a new order for one 777-300ER (Extended Range), valued at $339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine 777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the 777-300ER as its flagship. "The 777-300ER will be the backbone of our long-haul fleet for m...

SAS takes delivery of its first A320neo

Scandinavia’s leading carrier becomes operator of world’s most fuel efficient single aisle Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft ordered, becoming the first Arline in Scandinavia to operate the world’s most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft. SAS ordered the A320neo as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet with more fuel...

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The Arriel 2K, the engine powering the Leonardo AW09 helicopter, has received its EASA certification

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Daher Aircraft delivers the 400th Kodiak, underscoring this airplane family's expanding global reach and mission versatility

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Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

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