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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX for SCAT Airlines

SCAT will be the first in Central Asia to fly the new and improved 737 airplane Kazakhstan carrier expects double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and environmental performance Boeing and SCAT Airlines celebrated the delivery of the Kazakhstan carrier’s first 737 MAX 8 airplane, one of six that the airline will operate as it expands its fleet and service. SCAT has long oper...

Pilatus Appoints Cutter Aviation as Authorized Sales and Service Center for Southwestern United States

Cutter Aviation joins the award-winning Pilatus network to provide sales and service for the PC-12 and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in the Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado region. As part of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd’s continuous efforts to remain the top-ranked service network in business aviation, the company announced that Cutter Aviation will become its newest Aut...

Honeywell provides flight operators with high-speed connectivity at low cost with new satellite communications systems

Honeywell announced that it is providing business jet, airline and helicopter operators with better connectivity choices thanks to the introduction of the Aspire 150 and Aspire 350 satellite communications systems. With Aspire 150 and 350, pilots can maintain up-to-date information throughout their flight path, and operators can use this Connected Aircraft technology to experience global, seamless...

Boeing HorizonX Invests in Australia-based Nanosatellite Communications Startup Myriota

First non-U.S. investment by Boeing HorizonX Ventures; 10th investment since its launch in April 2017 Direct-to-orbit connectivity enables IoT accessibility for remote locations Myriota joins Boeing's growing technology ecosystem in Australia Boeing announced its investment in Adelaide, Australia-based Myriota, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup seeking to revolutioniz...

Boeing Delivers World's First 787-10 Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines

787-10 will be the most efficient widebody airplane flying today; first jet to enter service soon Singapore Airlines will be first to operate all three models of Dreamliner family Boeing and Singapore Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global standard for fuel efficienc...

Boeing, All Nippon Airways Finalize Order for Two 777 Freighters

Amid strong growth in air cargo, carrier adds large 777s to complement medium-sized 767s Order marks the first 777 Freighters to be operated by a Japanese airline Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced the Japanese carrier has placed a new order for two 777 Freighters valued at $678 million according to list prices. While ANA is a major operator of the 777 passenger...

Honeywell Expands Connected Aircraft Reach With Versatile New Router

Honeywell is expanding its industry-leading range of Connected Aircraft offerings and setting a new benchmark with the launch of its newest connectivity solution, the GoDirect™ Router. The router is roughly half the size and weight, and one-third the current price, of comparable products. By enabling redundant connectivity in an easy-to-install package, the new router offers the broades...

Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9

Boeing and the Lion Air Group celebrated the very first 737 MAX 9 to be delivered. The airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air, where its added capacity will help the airline launch several international routes. "The 737 MAX 9 is a perfect fit for our growing business in Thailand," said Capt. Darsito Hendro Seputro, CEO and Chairman of Thai Lion Air. "The 737 h...

Gogo Business Aviation Hits Milestone with 100th Business Jet Now Flying with AVANCE L5 System

Gogo Reaches Mark in Six Months, Bringing 4G Experience to 35 Popular Business Jet Models It took just six months for Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, to reach a major milestone with the 100th installation of a Gogo AVANCETM L5 system. The install was recently completed by Constant Aviation on an...

Flying Colours Corp. ramps up production six-fold as doors open at new St. Louis facility.

Flying Colours, the North American MRO, completions and avionics business has officially opened the doors of its new St. Louis, MO., facility. Manufacturing at the new facility, which primarily supports the design, build and finishing of woodwork monuments for large business jet cabins, has already begun. The first components will be delivered to an undisclosed customer before the end of March....

Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight

Boeing's new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight today. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test program leading to certification and delivery in 2019. "Everything we saw during today's flight shows that the MAX 7 is performing exactly as designed," said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager of the 737 MA...

Jeppesen Terminal Charts Now Available Through Honeywell GoDirect Flight Bag Pro Platform

Jeppesen data enhances GoDirect user experience on iPad or front panel avionics for business aviation operators Boeing through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today announced the continued integration of data services for business aviation operators with the introduction of Jeppesen’s global digital terminal chart data to the Honeywell GoDirect Flight Bag Pro electronic flight bag platform....