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Germany plans to buy six Lockheed C-130J aircraft for 900 million euros

The German government plans to buy six Lockheed Martin C-130J military transport planes for around 900 million euros ($966 million) starting in 2019 under a joint operating agreement with France, German government documents show. Germany and France first began working on the deal i...

Embraer Legacy 450 sets speed records between California and Hawaii with AirSprint

Embraer’s Legacy 450 mid-light business jet set speed records on its recent flights between California and Hawaii, according to the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The Hawaii trip was a first for both the aircraft and the passengers from Calgary-based AirSprint, which operates Canada&rs...

Boeing, U.S. Army Sign $3.4B Contract for 268 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Boeing and the U.S. government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the U.S., will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant savings to taxpayers. This is the first multi-year agreement for the Apache “E” variant. The Army will receive 244 remanufactured Apaches while 24 new ones will go to the inte...

Airbus’ first fully owned training facility in Asia

Airbus is setting up a greenfield training facility at Aerocity, New Delhi, to support India’s growing need for Airbus aircraft pilots and maintenance engineers. The ground-breaking for the Airbus India Training Centre was performed by P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Tom Enders, CEO, Airbus in the presence of Jayant Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of...

Avanti EVO - the fastest turboprop in the world

For last couple of decades, the face of world aviation has not changed. Banal forms ans similar types replaced design solutions of the past. During the visit,organized by Strasbourg International Airport management I had amazing opportunity to discover a unique arrow-shaped form Avanti EVO aircraft, whose appearance completely destroyed my habitual idea of modern master of the sky. Tha...

Embraer aims to get its nose in front with technology push

The Brazilian plane maker Embraer is looking to technology with a decision to form innovation teams in Silicon Valley and in Boston, in the United States. The company said technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality and autonomous vehicles would be the focus of a programme aimed at "transforming global air transportation". The objective is to explore bus...

Russian Helicopters intends to develop new light helicopter for US and European markets

Russian Helicopters plans to develop a new light helicopter with the weight up to two tonnes to be offered on the US and European markets, press service of the holding said on Wednesday. "This is a new market segment for Russian Helicopters holding and we therefore face several tasks. Firstly, to develop a product attractive for commercial customers and for private use. Secondly, to enter...

Henkel Selected by Textron Aviation to Provide New Material to Protect Composite Aircraft Components

Henkel announced it has been selected by aerospace manufacturer Textron Aviation Inc. to provide its new high-impact surfacing film to help protect composite components against lightning strikes; used in the manufacturing of several of its leading turboprop and business jet products. This innovative film adhesive produces a 30 percent weight savings compared to other surfacing films, is resistant...

Gulfstream G550 selected to launch air rescue services in Beijing

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its Gulfstream G550 aircraft has been selected to launch state-of-the-art medevac services in Beijing. The Gulfstream aircraft will be outfitted with top-of-the-line medevac equipment in support of the Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center. “The G550’s tremendous performance, outstanding cabin environment and interior flexibility are ideal f...

Bombardier Receives EASA Certification for Ka-band High-speed Internet Retrofit on Global Aircraft

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that its Ka-band high-speed internet system, the industry’s fastest in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity worldwide* available today, was certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for retrofit on all Bombardier Global aircraft models. The Ka-band high-speed internet system lets passengers on board Global aircraft browse...

Vision Systems unveils second generation of electronically dimmable window and latest smart interactive window

Following the establishment of Smart Lite, a new division devoted to the design, production and commercialization of electronically dimmable solutions last September, Vision Systems is proud to disclose its latest innovations at AIX 2017: Nuance V2, the new generation of Electronically Dimmable Window (EDW), and Acti-Vision Window, the smart interactive window shortlisted at the Crystal Cabin Awar...

Boeing Wins Five-Year Contract to Sustain Republic of Korea F-15K Fleet

Boeing has received a five-year contract to continue long-term sustainment of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-15K aircraft, supporting to the fleet’s readiness. “This approach guarantees materials and technical support required for aircraft maintenance over many years while managing costs,” said Tim Buerk, director, F-15 sustainment in the Far East r...

New South Korean carrier KAIR Airlines orders eight A320s

South Korean start-up carrier KAIR Airlines has announced that it has selected the A320 Family to launch its new low cost operation, with a firm order for eight A320ceo. The new airline will be based in Cheongju in central South Korea and will focus primarily on services to international destinations in North East Asia. “We see enormous potential for the development of a low cost mo...

Boeing, CDB Aviation Lease Finance Announce Order for 30 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Boeing and CDB Aviation Lease Finance (CDB Aviation) announced an order today for 30 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, valued at $3.3 billion at current list prices, was previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. Both sides agreed to take this opportunity to broaden communication and strengthen cooperation in various fields, bringing the partnership to...

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

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Embraer and Austrian Airlines strengthen E-Jets fleet support with new component pool agreement

Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embrae...

Airbus and Air France-KLM finalize joint venture for A350 component support

Airbus has launched Alpha Component Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture with Air France dedicated to delivering comprehensive A350 component support services. Jointly operated by Airbus and Air Fran...

Western Aircraft marks dual Pilatus milestones with 300th PC-12 delivery and 30 years of authorized sales & service excellence

Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, is celebrating a trio of significant achievements in 2026 that underscore its enduring partnership with Pilatus. The mil...