30 years of cooperation means a real long-standing partnershi, an amazing level of business relationship. This is the case for Bombardier Aviation and FACC. Over the years, FACC has developed into a renowned partner to Bombardier through continuous innovation and efficient state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Latest news of this cooperation:Bombardier Aviation has commissio...
The definitive agreement was signed between World Fuel Services Corporation and Universal Weather and Aviation to acquire Universal’s UVair® fuel business. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The total deal price is approximately $170 million, a portion of which is payable over three years,...
Rosoboronexport has invited 120 delegations from 65 countries to the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2019, according to the press service of the company. “MAKS has become the main platform for demonstration of new Russian military aircraft. Traditionally, the salon serves as a starting point for many important negotiations on the supply of airplanes, helicopters, air defense s...
First South America First PC-24 Super Versatile Jet was delivered to the lucky Chilean customer Ignacio del Rio! The Super Versatile Jet flies under Chilean registry. It was the 40th PC-24 delivered since the new business jet was certified in December 2017. Ignacio del Rio, already a Pilatus owner flying a PC-12 NG, will keep both aircraft and operate them out of his...
Russian Helicopters Holding Company three new civilian products at the MAKS 2019 International aviation and space salon. The medium-sized multi-purpose Ka-62, the first serial Mi-38 helicopter, and a light-weight Ansat, whose VIP cabin is designed in the Aurus brand style, will be presented at the show for the first time. The Ka-62 medium-sized multi-purpose helicopter will make its debut...
Asiana Airlines has signed a comprehensive component support contract with Lufthansa Technik AG. Under the terms of the new agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide Total Component Support (TCS®) for the entire fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including the A321neo version joining the fleet in the future. The ten-year contract started in July 2019 and covers a maximum of 79 air...
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will represent its advanced commercial, military and transport aviation products during the International Aviation and Space salon MAKS, which will take place in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region, from August 27 to September 1, 2019. «During this important home-run event, we demonstrate to public our leading products. With the consistent UAC strategy implementatio...
Get ready to celebrate 15 years of Etihad Airways service to its largest and busiest market, India. The airline’s milestone coincides with the third visit to the UAE of India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, highlighting the importance of the partnership between the two countries. Etihad launched daily flights between the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and the Indian city of Mum...
A new TotalCare® Flex agreement was signed between Rolls-Royce and Air Canada that will ensure the availability of the airline’s Trent 700 until fleet retirement. The agreement marks a new milestone for TotalCare Flex, designed for owners and operators of mature engines. It is the first to be signed for the Trent 700, which entered service in 1995, and...
The LAROS-31 design bureau has been working on the development for about three years. As a basis for the project, the design bureau specialists took a series of the best Soviet-era sports aerobatic aeroplanes Su-26, Su-29 and Su-31, which were produced by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in 1983-1997. The project roadmap consists of two stages. The first phase included work on improving the aerodynamic...
The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390. Additionally, services and support and a flight simulator are included in the contract as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capabilities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of public interest. Deliveries are sche...
The official expansion of Gulfstream Aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations at Wisconsin's Appleton International Airport was announced with the opening of a newly built aircraft maintenance facility. The facility has been operational since Aug. 10. The nearly 190,000 square-foot/17,652-square-meter building, northeast of the airport terminal, was co...
Each story has the beginning... Beginning of a way, of a journey, of success, of everyday work.. Business story, the story of a company is rarely easy and without any difficulties. What matters - to follow the way, to do the best, learning and improving. DC Aviation wrote its 20-years success story with highest demands on safety and service performance. How the story began? DC Avia...
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks. The A220 for EgyptAir will provide passengers with superior comfort, its innovative cabin design featuring the widest economy seats of any single-aisle aircraft,...
“Diamond Aircraft is honored to have Embry-Riddle select the Diamond DA42-VI for their Prescott and Daytona campuses,” said Scott McFadzean, chief executive officer of Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. “Embry-Riddle has been at the leading edge of aeronautical training for decades, and Diamond represents the leading edge of general aviation aircraft, with an all-composite design,...
Boeing Company will announce new strategic initiatives and sign agreements with Russian partners at the International Aviation and Space Salon, according to the press service of the American aerospace manufacturer. “Agreements will be signed with Russian partners and will strengthen long-term obligations within the framework of the company's partnership with the Russian aerospace indu...
Garmin International, Inc. announced it will certify the GFC™ 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter. The attitude-based (AHRS-derived) flight control system boasts a number of helicopter-tailored features, including attitude hold, Garmin Helicopter Electronic Stability and Protection (H-ESP™), dedicated return-to-level (LVL) mode, hover assist, as wel...
Vistara and a JV of Tata and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai. Dubai is Vistara’s second international destination in its network, with which the airline becomes the only one to offer the choice of Premium Economy class for travel between India and the UAE (in addition to Business and Economy class). Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Chief Commissione...
L.J. Aviation has expanded its fleet with its latest addition of two industry-leading Challenger 350 aircraft. The high-performing Challenger 350 business jets join the company’s existing fleet of 40 aircraft and are available for charter in the Mid-Atlantic States. “We are thrilled to receive our Challenger 350 aircraft,” said Ed Kilkeary Jr...
Impossible Aerospace announced that its US-1 "flying battery" quadcopter became the first aircraft of its kind to cross the northern Nevada desert without recharging in repeated 72-minute flights across the playa on August 6, 2019. This flight marked yet another public demonstration for the US-1, first unveiled at Interdrone 2018. The aircraft used for the flight w...
Qantas has announced three ultra long-haul research flights to gather new data about inflight passenger and crew health and wellbeing. The flights form part of planning for Project Sunrise – Qantas’ goal to operate regular, non-stop commercial flights from the east coast of Australia (Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne) to London and New York. The three flights over three months will...
