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ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter debuts at Singapore Airshow

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from Airbus Corporate Helicopters is making its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow.The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the product of a highly fruitful collaboration featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin and applied by skilled cr...

LCI signs framework agreement for up to 21 latest generation helicopters from Leonardo

LCI announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Leonardo, comprising of 10 firm plus 11 options. The innovative agreement covers the latest generation light-intermediate AW169, intermediate AW139 and super-medium AW189 helicopters, which will...

Wisk and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, partner to bring autonomous Air Taxis to the Greater Houston region

Wisk Aero and the City of Sugar Land, Texas, have entered into a partnership to bring autonomous Advanced Air Mobility to the Greater Houston region. Under this new partnership, Wisk and Sugar Land will identify and assess a location at the Sugar Land Regional Airport for the development of vertiport infrastructure that would allow for Wisk’s autonomous air taxi operations. Th...

Embraer and Scoot sign agreement for Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning

Embraer and Scoot signed a contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning, a tailored expendable spare parts inventory management program designed to assist customers reduce operational costs by optimizing inventory levels. The ECIP agreement, coupled with the Pool Program that Scoot has earlier signed for, will provide comprehensive support for Scoot’s incoming fleet of nine E190...

Microflite adds new five-bladed H145

Australian commercial aircraft operator Microflite has ordered a second five-bladed H145 to support its growing training, commercial, utility, fire observation and rescue operations.Microflite is Airbus’ largest civil helicopter customer in Australia, currently operating an Airbus fleet of 20 rotorcraft ranging from single-engine H120, H125 and H130, to twin-engine H135 and H145. The op...

JetSMART selects Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power additional 35 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

JetSMART has selected GTF engines to power an additional 35 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including nine A321XLR aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide JetSMART with GTF engine maintenance through an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. JetSMART, an ultra low-cost carrier, selected the GTF engine to power 70 A320neo family aircraft in June 2019. The airline also op...

STARLUX orders A350F and more A330neo widebodies

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft. STARLUX Airlines operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet that already includes the A350-900, A330neo and A321neo. The A350F will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest cargo routes. Currently under development, the A350F can carry...

Financial year 2023 a superlative one for Pilatus Aircraft

The 2023 financial year was marked by major successes for Pilatus. Thanks to high, unbroken demand, 148 aircraft were delivered despite the ongoing challenges of the operating environment. With total sales of 1.478 billion Swiss francs, operating income of 240 million Swiss francs and new orders worth 1.513 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus closed the past year with record results. Hansueli Loosli,...

Bringing eVTOLs to Asia, starting with the Philippines - Lilium partners with PhilJets

At Singapore Airshow 2024 Lilium and PhilJets signed a MoU. The agreement includes the intent to purchase 10 Lilium Jets, as well as a future strategic collaboration on the establishment of an eVTOL operation network across the Philippines and other Southeast Asia countries, such as Cambodia. As part of the agreement, Lilium and PhilJets will partner to develop a future service...

Airbus forecasts strong demand for freight market in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific region continues to demonstrate robust economic growth and dynamic trade activities, Airbus forecasts demand for around 400 widebody freighters in the region, over the next 20 years, including new-builds and conversions. This represents more than 25% of global demand for 1,490 widebody freight aircraft in the above 40 tonne segment. Crawford Hamilton, Airbus Head o...

Gulfstream G700 surpasses 50 city-pair records

Gulfstream G700 surpassed 50 city-pair speed records en route to the Singapore Airshow. G700 achieved its 50th speed record on a carbon-neutral flight connecting Los Angeles to Nice, France, traveling 5,197 nautical miles/9,625 kilometers in 10 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The industry-leading aircraft then set its 51st speed record — also a carbon-neutral flig...

Bombardier announces new Smart Services offerings for Defense customers with predictable, customizable maintenance options

Bombardier expanded its cost-per-flight-hour program with the introduction of Smart Services Defense for its growing special mission, medevac, head-of-state, and government operators.Smart Services Defense is ideally suited for Bombardier Defense clients who may require a specific maintenance plan considering their high utilization or unique operating profiles. With some&n...

Successful start for INTEGRAL E, electric French two-seater

Take-off time for AURA AERO all-electric two-seater INTEGRAL E is approaching fast. Today, on the tarmac of Toulouse-Francazal airport, the engine of the INTEGRAL E prototype was ignited. Event's godfather, Louis Burton, a French sailor who had come as a friend, and who is himself committed to the decarbonization of boating. INTEGRAL E power-up, first pr...

Honda Aircraft Company to introduce Certified Pre-owned Program in Asia at Singapore Airshow

Honda Aircraft Company is set to introduce Certified Pre-owned program to the Asian market at Singapore Airshow. Honda Aircraft Company CPO comes with a rigorous 208-point inspection and a comprehensive maintenance process, ensuring unparalleled peace of mind, backed by an OEM-endorsed product. In addition, it promises direct interaction with Honda Aircraft’ experts throughou...

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