Embraer celebró el pasado 19 de agosto el 55º aniversario de su creación, periodo de tiempo en el que ha fabricado unos 9.000 aviones entregados en un centgenar de países.
EE.UU. compra para donar a Djibuti dos Cessna Caravan equipadas para misiones especiales
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation anunció la adjudicación de un contrato por parte del Comando de Contratación del Ejército de EE. UU. para dos aviones turbohélice Cessna Grand Caravan EX.
El satélite EUTELSAT 36D, transportado en un BelugaST al lugar de lanzamiento
Airbus
El satélite geoestacionario de telecomunicaciones EUTELSAT 36D, construido por Airbus, ha sido transportado desde Toulouse (Francia) a Sanford (Florida, EE.UU.) a bordo de un Airbus BelugaST (A300-600ST).
Leonardo achieve first 100% SAF flight with AW139 helicopter
Leonardo Company
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Boeing: Northeast Asia air traffic, fleet growth to outpace economic expansion over next 20 years
Boeing
Boeing says air travel in Northeast Asia, driven by proximity to emerging markets in Asia Pacific, will see growth over the next 20 years that will outpace regional economic growth.
Boeing Business Jets unveils premium cabin selections for VIP jets
Boeing
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) customers have a new way to customize cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7, reducing costs and accelerating delivery of new VIP jets, the company announced today.
Airbus partners with DG Fuels to foster sustainable aviation fuel production in the United States
Airbus has become a strategic partner with DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo Family aircraft
Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft.
Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture
Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali, has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Textron Aviation receives order for five Beechcraft King Air in support of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Textron Aviation announced it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft.
Airbus and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power electronics for aircraft electrification
Airbus
Airbus, a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics Research & Development to support more efficient and lighter power electronics, essential for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles.
Volaris discloses 25 A321neos
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline and all-Airbus operator Volaris has disclosed 25 A321neo from a purchase agreement signed in October 2022. These aircraft bring Volaris total backlog to 143 A320neo Family aircraft, which will support the airline’s continuous fleet renewal and expansion, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.
India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 Family aircraft
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation.
Tecnam to postpone the P-Volt programme
Tecnam P-VOLT project
After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam has concluded that the time for P-Volt is not yet ripe, although research activities will continue to explore new emerging technologies.
Air Tractor to roll out modified paint scheme, standard color options for customers
Air Tractor
In an effort to meet historic demand, Air Tractor airplanes will be produced with a modified paint scheme, offering customers standardized color options, reports Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch.