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Rockwell Collins Adopts Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced a renewed agreement with Rockwell Collins  to extend their PLM journey using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as the PLM foundation. Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative aviation and h...

Daher’s TBM air taxi takes center stage at France Air Expo Lyon

With European skies now opened to commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft, Daher is using its presence at this week’s France Air Expo Lyon event to highlight the TBM aircraft family for fast and efficient air taxi service. France Air Expo Lyon is the only gathering of its type in France devoted to general aviation, running from today through June 10 at Lyon...

Leonardo: Helikorea orders three grandnew helicopters for EMS

The GrandNew helicopters add to the two AW169s already in service by HeliKorea Entirety of EMS fleet in South Korea consists of Leonardo helicopters More than 50 Leonardo helicopters are on order by Korean customers ​ The GrandNew light twin helicopter expands in the Republic of Koreawith the order of three units by HeliKorea for Emergency Medical Service. The or...

Graham Williamson– TAG Aviation still the island of stability

I am proud to say that a discussion with the President Aircraft Management and Charter TAG Aviation Europe G. Williamson became a tradition for us. EBACE is not at all the same without meeting Graham at the very beginning. So let us share some points of our discussion on the TAG Aviation year review. Q. G.Williamson, once again we are at EBACE, so just an obvious question – wh...

Textron Aviation receives certifications, announces performance increases for Turbo Skyhawk JT-A

Textron Aviation announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have certified the Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A with next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, paving way for deliveries to customers in Europe and the U.S. The company also announced the aircraft, equipped with the proven Continental CD-155 engine, has exceeded initial...

Cebu Pacific orders more A321s

Seven A321ceo to meet growth on domestic and regional services Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A321ceo to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing order for 32 A321neo. The aircraft will start joining the carrier’s fleet next year. “We are very excited about adding th...

Deer Jet partners with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts for 787 Dream Jet "Europe Dream Journeys"

After the success of its first "Hong Kong to Tahiti Dream Journey", Deer Jet has partnered with Hilton Hotels Worldwide, part of parent HNA Group's portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, to include exclusive luxury hospitality services in its bespoke travel itineraries on board the 787 Dream Jet. The result of the Deer Jet and Hilton partnership is to offer premium busi...

Jet Aviation awarded two Medevac conversions for Embraer Legacy aircraft in Basel

Jet Aviation has recently been awarded two medical evacuation (Medevac) conversions at its maintenance facility in Basel. An Embraer Legacy 600 is being converted for a customer in Asia. For a customer in the Middle East, an Embraer Legacy 650 conversion is underway. Jet Aviation developed and owns a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that ensures short reconfiguration cycle periods...

Helitech International puts the spotlight on the next generation of aviation professionals

Youth aviation in focus at Helitech International as Aviation Skills Partnership returns to support the Learning & Skills Zone Helitech International announces the return of the popular Learning & Skills Zone, an area dedicated to covering the career and development opportunities for young people looking to make their way in the rotorcraft industry. Hosted by Aviation Skills Partner...

New Lockheed Martin Initiative to Prepare Students for Space-related Careers

With NASA planning to send the first crew to Mars in the 2030s, today's students will grow up to create the spacecraft and science to get them there. Middle school students in California and New Jersey have already begun, winning a national Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) video challenge competition to design the living quarters for astronauts' six-month journey to the red planet. The challeng...

Hartzell five-blade prop specially designed for PC-12 passes 200 milestone

Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new Top Prop five-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since introduction 18 months ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more than 160 of the new propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s flying with Hartzell's new five-blade propellers. New Pilatus...

Rolls-Royce opens new Airline Aircraft Availability Centre – supporting its “on time, every time” vision

Rolls-Royce has opened its new engine services Airline Aircraft Availability Centre, combining the latest in digital data management and technology innovation, marking another step towards its vision that every aircraft it powers departs and lands on time, every time, and does so as efficiently as possible. Using industry-leading data analytics, the Airline Aircraft Availability Centre, in Derb...

Boeing to Showcase New Airplanes and Services at Paris Air Show

Boeing confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane will participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show, which runs June 19-25 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The 737 MAX 9 completed its first flight in April, while Boeing and Malindo Air celebrated the first delivery of the 737 MAX 8 last month. The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history, accumulating more...

Airbus organises start-up event in Singapore

Airbus’ first start-up event held over the weekend of 2-4 June in Singapore, attracted around 80 participants from the region, competing on aerospace concepts that could lead to greater innovation in the industry. Held in partnership with SGInnovate, a Singapore government agency supporting entrepreneurial start-ups, the participants worked day and night to fine-tune their ideas. The e...

First Japanese-Built F-35A Officially Unveiled at Nagoya Facility

The first Japanese-assembled F-35A was unveiled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today. The Japan F-35 FACO is operated by MHI with technical assistance from Lockheed Martin and oversight from the U.S. Government. Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony including Japanese and United States government an...

VistaJet International – each flight is a new story to share

Let us lead you once again back to EBACE 2017 and share a part of our discussion with VistaJet International. I must confess, that already first steps on board of every VistaJet aircraft are making me feel comfortable, relaxed and home. It is a true pleasure to meet them everywhere in the world, during exhibitions or just welcoming clients flying with them. Q. VistaJet  team, yo...

Éric Trappier appointed ASD President

The AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) announced the appointment of Mr Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, as President of the Association. Éric Trappier has been serving as Vice-President of the ASD Board since 2015. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Trappier said: “I’m delighted to take on the mantle of ASD President. AS...

Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins Bring Airshow® Moving Map to Business Aviation

Moving maps are one of the most popular features of any inflight entertainment system and today Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins bring Airshow® moving maps to customers in the business aviation market. Airshow is the aviation industry’s leading moving map application, and will now be available to Gogo’s customer base for use in business aviation cabins without...

Infrastructure, Smarter Regulation Key to Success for Latin American Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America to maximize the many benefits aviation generates by addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies and applying Smarter Regulation principles. "With passenger growth in Latin America expected to double by 2034, the air transport industry’s contribution to regional GDP could jump from $140 billion t...

Gulf rift threatens air travel disruption across region and beyond

Air travel across the Gulf region and beyond faces major disruption following the move by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain to sever ties with Qatar, accusing the tiny oil rich state of supporting terrorism. Saudi Arabia on Monday banned Qatari airlines from its airspace, while Abu Dhabi's state-owned Etihad Airways and Dubai's Emirates Airline said they wo...

XTI Aircraft Company to Exhibit at Paris Air Show

 XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) announced today it has been selected by the Paris Air Lab Programming Committee to exhibit at the Paris Air Show.  The exhibit space is hosted by the French Aerospace Industries Association in coordination with Starburst Accelerator, a major aerospace, defense and security investment fund and consulting firm.  In addition to exhibiting in the Concorde Hal...