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Cirrus Vision on final approach as P1 takes flight

Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision SF50 has entered the final stages of a 10-year certification effort, following the maiden sortie on 5 May of the first production model. The six-seat aircraft, designated P1, took to the skies above Duluth, Minnesota after undergoing what Cirrus describes as a &ldqu...

Boeing Co Airbus Group — Possible Choices for Aircastle’s 10 Jet Order

Aircastle Limited, a company that acquires and leases commercial aircraft, along with its Japanese partner is looking to acquire and lease as many as 10 new jets. Among various contenders, Boeing Co. and Airbus seem to have the lead. Aircastle seems inclined toward single-aisle commercial aircraft t...

Russian Helicopters to display three newest drones at HeliRussia-2016 show

The holding company Helicopters of Russia (affiliated with the state-run corporation Rostec) will put on display its newest remote-controlled helicopter and multicopter, as well as an upgraded convertiplane, the holding company’s press-service has told TASS. "Visitors will be able to see a remote-controlled helicopter, a multicopter and an upgraded convertiplane. All were designed by...

This is GRIPEN E

Defence and security company Saab unveils Gripen E, next generation fighter. Over previous versions of the Gripen, Gripen E has a significantly improved avionics system. The capability to carry more weapons and the improved range performance, is possible by a more powerful engine and the ability to carry more fuel. Gripen E is equipped with a highly integrated and sophisticated sensor suite includ...

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited obtains its francization certification from the OQLF

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL), a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is proud to announce that it has obtained its francization certification from the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), attesting that BHTCL meets the criteria of the Charter of the French Language regarding the use of French as the language of work. A ceremony was held at the Mira...

Gulfstream G650ER adds another speed record

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. yesterday announced that the Gulfstream G650 ER recently claimed another city-pair record, this time linking Sydney to Los Angeles. The G650ER departed Sydney Airport at 7:11 a.m. local time on March 11 and landed at Los Angeles International Airport at 1:51 a.m. local time on March 12. The 6,620-nautical-mile/12,260-kilometer flight took 12 hours and...

Bell Helicopter announces delivery of seven Bell 429s to Swedish National Police

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company is delighted to announce the delivery and entry into service of the Swedish National Police’s seven Bell 429 helicopters. The fleet is being used for law enforcement and search and rescue, including mountain rescue, across Sweden. “This is now the largest Bell 429 fleet in operation in the European Union,” said Jakub Hoda, Bell Helicopte...

Antonov An-225, the world’s biggest plane, makes a stop in Dubai

The world’s largest plane touched down in Dubai on Tuesday. At roughly 2pm, the Antonov An-225 Mriya landed at Al Maktoum International Airport, after having recently landed in Perth, Australia where it was delivering a 117-tonne generator — which is as large as a small bedroom. The plane was holding no cargo and is only making a stopover before heading to Italy, according to an...

Saab ready to reveal first Gripen E

Saab is on course to conduct the first flight of its lead Gripen E test aircraft before year-end, with the jet to be revealed at its Linköping site in Sweden on 18 May. “Having a roll-out of a new aircraft is a dream for a CEO,” Saab chief executive Håkan Buskhe told journalists in Stockholm the day before the event. The company believes a potential market exists to produ...

GE Aviation enters experimental, kit-built market

GE Aviation is entering the market experimental-rated kit-built aircraft, supplying the H80 turboprop for a high-performance remake of the Turbine Aircraft Legend. The newly-branded Turbine Venom is expected to make a public debut in late July at the GE pavilion of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The tandem, two-seat aircraft originally laun...

Boeing, China Airlines Celebrate Delivery of World's First Co-Branded 777

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and China Airlines yesterday celebrated the delivery of the world’s first co-branded 777 during a ceremony in Everett, marking the carrier’s 10th 777-300ER (Extended Range). “We are delighted to celebrate 100 years of Boeing by working together with Boeing to accomplish the first co-branded livery 777-300ER,” said Steve Chang, Vice President of Corporate...

Rockwell Collins unveils ADS-B driven airspace modernization packages for Pro Line 21™-equipped King Airs

Rockwell Collins has unveiled three Pro Line 21™ upgrade packages for King Air turboprops that give operators more flexibility in equipping their aircraft for next-generation airspace and procedures. The upgrades are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)-validated and available now through all Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers. The th...

Airbus Helicopters highlights its Emergency Medical Services capabilities at HeliRussia 2016

Airbus Helicopters will participate in the international helicopter industry exhibition HeliRussia 2016 held in Moscow on May 19-21. “Airbus Helicopters, as a leader with over 50% of the market share in the EMS segment, is ready to contribute to the development of the emerging market of emergency medical services in Russia,” said Emeric Lhomme, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Vostok...

Embraer eyes WTO challenge to Bombardier state funding

May 16 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA may challenge the state funding received by Canadian rival Bombardier Inc at the World Trade Organization (WTO), a senior executive told Reuters on Monday. Paulo Cesar Silva, the head of Embraer's commercial aviation unit, said in a telephone interview that favorable government financing has given Bombardier an unfair advantage in sales campaigns where...

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