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GE Aviation Delivering on Unprecedented Commitments

GE Aviation will enter the Farnborough Air Show on Monday with a wave of new product and technology introductions while expanding its factory network to deliver on a record $154 billion industrial backlog of product and services. Calling the past 10 years a “unique era” in commercial...

Safran Signs Global 3-Year Material Repair Agreement with Unison Industries

Safran Aircraft Engines signed a 3-year Material Repair Agreement with Unison Industries in support of the maintenance of CFM56 engines*. The agreement extends through 2019 and covers ignition and power generation components in support of Safran Aircraft Engines MRO locations in France, Be...


The Untold Story Of How Bicycle Design Led To The Invention Of The Airplane

Many aviation pioneers—including the Wright Brothers—were also dedicated cyclists. Here's what they learned from bike design. In the early 20th century, many in the scientific establishment insisted that a true flying machine was physically impossible. Nevertheless, cyclists could already "fly" at an altitude of five feet or so. The owners of "mechanical horses,&q...

Farnborough Air Show tests waning aircraft markets

The world's biggest air show is due to start in England on Monday amid pressure on the industry's leaders to juggle growing concerns over jetliner demand and record production plans. The Mecca of international aviation this week is at the airport of the small town of Farnborough, southwest of London. Since 1948, an international air show is held here every two years, in 2018 it will be...

Virgin Galactic to restart flight tests of commercial spaceship

Virgin Galactic Ltd., the commercial space company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, is set to resume test flights next month in a new spaceship that replaces the craft that crashed in a fatal accident two years ago. The company is due to complete ground tests in August and move to testing the vessel in the skies while attached to an aircraft, according to Jonathan Firth, vice president a...

Farnborough shows how UK remains aerospace pioneer

The UK may lack an independent aircraft-building industry these days, with the famed constructors of the early jet age long gone or subsumed, but its aerospace industry continues to be a major global player. So while the Farnborough air show is very much a global stage, it is worth remembering that it also serves as a vital shop window for the UK’s home-grown talents. Until very recent...

Volga-Dnepr Gulf welcomes back Iron Maiden Ed Force One

On 27th of June Air Atlanta-Icelandic Boeing 747-400 aircraft customized for Iron Maiden Rock Band “Ed Force One” arrived at Volga-Dnepr Gulf (VD Gulf) hangar to for C-check and reapplication of new livery after completion of the band’s “The Book of Souls World Tour”. For the last four months “Ed Force One” flew all over the world and landed in more tha...

First UK public exhibitions of enhanced Pilatus PC-12NG get demo flight bookings

The Swiss manufactured Pilatus PC-12NG has gained the UK and Ireland distributor Oriens Aviation sales leads after exhibiting at the Festival of Speed and Aero Expo. The 2016 version of the popular turboprop has now a higher cruise speed of 322 mph and additional unique features and abilities which set it apart from other executive aircraft of its size. For 2016, there are now six unique BMW desig...

Textron businesses to feature broad product lineup at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

Textron Aviation Inc., Textron AirLand, Textron Systems, Bell Helicopter , TRU Simulation + Training and Textron Airborne Solutions, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS)—one of the leading aerospace events in the world—which will be held July 11-15 at the Hampshire Airport. “The Farnborough Airs...

GlobeAir wins Austrian Export Award 2016

GlobeAir, the Austrian based leading air taxi operator in Europe with the world´s largest fleet of Citation Mustang jets, won the prestigious Export Award 2016 presented by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. The annual ceremony, organized by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, which represents the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research, and Economy, was hel...

The Next Aviation Adventure to Follow: Youngest-Ever Solo Around the World Flight

Many generations have gone by since the world-riveting exploits of Charles Lindbergh, since the tragic mystery of Amelia Earhart, since the still underappreciated achievement of Jerrie Mock (the self-described flying housewife from Columbus, Ohio, who in 1964 became the first woman to fly solo around the world). But attempts at record-setting aviation feats continue. The most notable of the pas...

Investigators determine likely cause of Norwegian H225 crash

The Accident Investigation Board of Norway (AIBN) has determined the fatal crash of Airbus Helicopters H225 (EC225LP), LN-OJF, on April 29 near Turoy, Norway, was most likely caused by a fatigue fracture in one of the eight second stage planet gears inside the twin-engine helicopter’s main gearbox (MGB). The AIBN’s most recent preliminary report which it released on June 28, its fou...

Investigative Committee: technical fault, pilot error key versions of Il-76 incident

Technical fault and pilot error are the key versions of the incident with the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s Il-76 aircraft in the Irkutsk Region, a senior investigator told TASS. "Investigative bodies have organized a pre-investigation check over the failure to get in touch by the Il-76 plane. Two versions are considered: aircraft technical fault and pilot error. The versions are pr...

IATA releases statement on Atatürk Airport terrorist attack

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at last night’s attack at Atatürk Airport Istanbul, Turkey. “Once again, innocent travelers have been attacked in a cowardly and murderous act. Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families and friends,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO. "Air transport brings people...

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The countdown begins: tickets now live for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26

The Air Charter Association is announcing tickets for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26 are now officially on sale. Taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, ACE is a partnership between The ACA,...