Airbus Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
Designed to be more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, Boeing is studying the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept through a collaboration with NASA as part of the Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research program. / Boeing Creative Services illustration
Boeing revealed the newest Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), which researchers say will fly higher and faster than the previous TTBW concepts. The new configuration is designed to offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency while flying at Mach 0.80.
Boeing
Boeing delivered 69 737 airplanes in December and set a new annual record of 806 deliveries in 2018, surpassing its previous record of 763 deliveries in 2017. Even as Boeing delivered more jetliners, the company again grew its significant order book with 893 net orders, including 203 airplane sales in December.
Bombardier
Bombardier celebrated the entry-into-service of its award-winning Global 7500 business jet, during a special event held at its recently renamed Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, in presence of selected customers, suppliers and representatives from the industry.
Global 6000 / Bombardier
Bombardier is pleased to announce the sale of four Global 6000 business jets to an undisclosed customer. This transaction is valued at $310 million U.S., according to current list prices and including a contract for services.
Embraer
Embraer and Republic Airways, the world’s largest E-Jet operator, have signed a contract for a firm order of 100 E175 jets. This agreement was announced as a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the Farnborough Airshow, in July.
Boeing
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 DEFIANT helicopter the companies have developed for the U.S.
Airbus
Airbus has delivered the 400th A320 Family aircraft from its Final Assembly Line Asia (FALA) in Tianjin, China. The A320neo was delivered to national flag carrier Air China, based in Beijing. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF latest generation engines, the aircraft features a comfortable two-class cabin layout with 158 seats: 8 business and 150 economy.
Airbus
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is displaying an ACJ319 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show, highlighting the full-size living space on offer. Operated by K5 Aviation and available for VVIP charter, this particular ACJ319 is making its airshow debut.
Airbus
Airbus efectuó el pasado 15 de febrero con uno de sus A321LR, en proceso de certificación, un vuelo directo entre París y Nuevo York, solo 14 días después del primer vuelo del nuevo modelo. El fabricante quiere así demostrar que esta versión puede abrir nuevos mercados y operar en rutas del Atlántico Norte muy transitadas con los más altos niveles de eficiencia y comodidad.
Airbus Defence and Space
La empresa financiadora de leasing Stellwagen, filial al 100% de Acasta Enterprises Inc. («Acasta»), una compañía pública canadiense, ha firmado un pedido en firme de doce aviones de transporte Airbus C295 en la primera venta a una empresa de alquiler que ha conseguido Airbus Defence and Space.
Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space, la joint venture entre Thales (66%) y Leonardo (33%), un actor principal en el mercado de satélites, sondas científicas e infraestructura orbital, confirmó ayer la adquisición de una participación minoritaria de la compañía francesa Airstar Aerospace, una compañía líder en la construcción de aeronaves y estructuras flexibles de todo tipo operando en todas las altitudes.