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Hurricane Industry: Sectors for Success. Turning the tide towards true regional resilience

by ir. Damien Richardson Caribbean Billion Dollar Mountains Living among the green mountains  Overwhelmed by the vast arrangement of colors Floating like leaves on trees  Wrapped in royal apparel with tones of  Purple, red, blue, orange, and yellow As we arise in spirit and mind  We climb together in recreational mode  to top of hurricane pinnacl...

Airlines Urge Caution on Airport Privatization

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) urged governments to take a cautious approach when considering airport privatization. In a unanimously passed resolution, IATA members called on governments to prioritize the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly t...

UAC and COMAC approved the general layout of CR929 aircraft

On 6 June United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC) and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) approved the general layout of CR929 long-range wide-body aircraft. The parties agreed as to the aircraft principal geometry – wing span and shape, fuselage length, fuselage nose and tail section dimensions, aircraft fins sizing and form, location of engines, landing gear and doors. The abov...

An emerging answer to emergency transport in Asia

Helicopter emergency medical services are gaining momentum around the world, particularly in Asia, where a mix of airspace regulations, infrastructure, and funding created barriers to the sector’s growth. Several breakthroughs are opening the door to this critical industry. Suffer an accident, get hurt while far from home . . . we all want our route to emergency care to be fast. In A...

Bell delivers first three Bell 505 helicopters to China

Bell Helicopter delivered the first three Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters destined for the Chinese market during a ceremony held at Bell’s facility in Mirabel, Canada. These are the first three aircraft of 110 ordered in 2017 by Reignwood International Investment Group Company Ltd, launch operator and exclusive authorized reseller in China for the 505. This first delivery follows the...

Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Québec agree C Series Partnership closing effective July 1, 2018

 Airbus to acquire majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, effective July 1, 2018 ·         All regulatory approvals required for the closing of the transaction have been obtained ·         Partnership head office, leadership team and primary final assembly line locate...

Czech Airlines Technics has five new line maintenance customers and new certifications

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of the Czech Aeroholding Group providing aircraft repair and maintenance services, has won five new line maintenance customers, including American Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Air Cairo and Go2Sky, all of which operate their flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague. CSAT mechanics will also provide line maintenance services for the Russian&rsq...

Honda Aircraft Company expands sales to Japan

Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has expanded sales to Japanwith the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan. HondaJet Japan will provide sales, service, and maintenance of aircraft in the region. In May 2018, the application for JCAB type certification was submitted and the first aircraft is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2019. Honda has c...

RUAG achieves Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter MRO approvals with reassembly capabilities

RUAG Aviation is named as one of the first helicopter services providers in Europe to earn OEM approvals for MRO on the new Bell Helicopter 505 (JRX). RUAG also holds reassembly capabilities. Fully qualified during the first Bell 505 technical courses at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy, the RUAG team provides these new services at their helicopters support facility in Sion. A Bell Author...

Airbus is showcasing an array of innovative products for modern defence and security solutions at Eurosatory

Mock-ups of helicopters, drones and the latest in intelligence centres and networks on show Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space will be showcasing an array of innovative defence and security solutions destined for the global market at their booth C158 in Hall 5A at Eurosatory this year. Airbus Helicopters’ display includes a scale mock-up of the H160M th...

London Oxford Airport scoops ‘Best Business Aviation Airport’ accolade for second time at prestigious Sapphire Pegasus Awards

London Oxford Airport scoops ‘Best Business Aviation Airport’ accolade for second time at prestigious Sapphire PegasusAwards The London Oxford Airport and Oxfordjet FBO team was in celebratory mood at the third annual European Sapphire Pegasus awards held during the EBACE convention in Geneva when they were awarded the accolade of ‘Best Business Aviati...

G. Ziemelis - A New Era of Narrow Bodies to Revolutionize Long Distance Travel

The growth of commercial air transportation has ushered in new trends in how people travel, and with it, new sub-industries have emerged. The airline transportation market is growing at an unprecedented rat. In 2016, for instance, airlines carried a 7% increase in passengers over 2015. With new passengers comes new demands. Because of this growth, new routes are rapidly opening and airports that w...