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First A330 MRTT Phénix for France makes maiden flight

Airbus Defence and Space has today successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The aircraft, which will be known in French service as Phénix, is the first of nine ordered by the French Defence Procurement Agency DGA, plus another three expected to be confirmed. It is the second new standard A330 MRTT to fly, featuring structu...

Air BP renews contract at Albert Picardie Airport

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, continues to strengthen its presence in France with the announcement today that it has renewed its contract to provide fuel operations at Albert Picardie Airport (BYF/LFAQ) for 15 years. The contract which is effective immediately, follows 10 years of successful collaboration between the two companies. The contract renewal rein...

H145M completes first flight with HForce weapon system

At the end of August, the H145M performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon system designed by Airbus, the H145M can be equipped with all kind of guided and ballistic armaments such as missiles and laser guided rockets, guns, machine guns and rockets. The qualification of HForce for use on the H145M is planned for 2018. &ldqu...

All Nippon Airways takes delivery of its first A321neo

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) had taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming the launch operator of the version of the aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines. ANA’s A321neo is configured for 194 passengers with 8 premium class seats and 186 economy class seats. ANA will start scheduled commercial services on domestic routes from Octobe...

Qantas chooses Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A380 fleet

Improving passenger comfort on Qantas’ A380 operations while maximising customer value Qantas has reached an agreement with Airbus to upgrade its 12 flagship A380 cabins to further improve passenger comfort on long-haul operations while maximising economics. In particular, the new interior takes advantage of the A380’s large floor area to most efficiently embody Qantas’ latest...

New agreement with United Airlines increases A350 XWB order to 45

Long-time customer grows future with Airbus, changes models United Airlines has increased the number of A350 XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A350-1000 to 45 A350-900 widebody aircraft to replace older, less efficient aircraft, supporting future growth at the airline. The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of t...

First civil customer Nolas takes delivery of an H135 with Helionix

The Norwegian air ambulance operator Norsk Luftambulanse AS (NOLAS) is the first civil customer to receive an H135 equipped with Helionix. Six additional H135s with Helionix will be delivered to NOLAS in 2017 and 2018. In December 2016, the UK MoD was the first military customer to receive the new H135 with Helionix. NOLAS won a national HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) tender in No...

Cannes is the Place to Be in September for Flight Ops Professionals' Training Needs

Flight and ground operations professionals in business aviation will be headed to Cannes this September to harness the unique training opportunities on offer at AIR OPS Europe. "This is a not to-be-missed chance for business aviation operations professionals to get trained up on the latest knowledge and techniques in the industry," says Brandon Mitchener, EBAA CEO. "Not...

EAD Aerospace expands SUMS STC portfolio with addition of B777

EAD Aerospace (EASA DOA PART21 FRA21 J&G), an Eclipse company, has just received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) covering the installation of its Satcom Universal Mounting System (SUMS) solution on a B777 aircraft. Working directly with Inmarsat, EAD Aerospace developed the complete solution, produced the engineering package and received the STC within a tight timeframe, allowin...

Airbus delivers first U.S.-produced A320 to Spirit Airlines

The first delivery of an A320 aircraft from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility has taken place in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The aircraft, delivered to Spirit Airlines, is the 37th overall delivery from the U.S. facility since production began in July 2015. The previous 36 aircraft were A321 aircraft, making this delivery another important milestone for Airbus. Executives from Airbus...

CHC signs HCare full-by-the-hour contract for H175

CHC Helicopter signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for an HCare Smart full-by-the-hour (FBH) contract. It will support a smooth entry into service for CHC’s first medium-twin H175. CHC Helicopter has signed an HCare services contract to cover the operator’s H175 helicopter, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Under this nose to tail contract, Airbus Helicopters is entrusted with prov...

AIR OPS Europe 2017 – Europe’s Premier Event for BizAv Flight Operations Professionals Again to Be Held in Cannes

The second edition of AIR OPS Europe will once again be held in Cannes, 20-21 September. Europe’s premier event for business aviation flight operations and ground professionals, this is where schedulers and dispatchers come to do business, network and learn. “Business aviation ground handlers, airports and FBOs come to Cannes learn about best practices, create sales opportunities an...

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