-60W
The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter achieved first flight today at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Florida site, an important step toward bringing this all-new aircraft to service members to perform critical search and rescue operations.
Boeing receives second U.S. Navy contract for F/A-18 service life modification
Boeing
Boeing has received a one-year contract, which also includes a one-year option for 2020, to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 fleet under the Service Life Modification (SLM) program. The $164 million contract for FY19 funds the standup of a second SLM line in San Antonio, Texas, complementary to the line established last year in St. Louis.
Textron Aviation displays special mission strength; showcasing air ambulance configured Citation Latitude at EBACE
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation company, is showcasing its first air ambulance configuration of the popular Citation Latitude at its static display at the 2019 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, highlighting the company’s strength in special mission capabilities across its wide range of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft.
Airbus celebrates delivery of its 12,000th aircraft – an A220-100 to Delta Air Lines
Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 12,000th aircraft ever in its 50-year history. The aircraft was an A220-100, assembled in Mirabel, Canada and handed over to U.S.-based Delta Air Lines.
Airbus delivers ACH145 helicopter for use on super yachts
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has delivered the first of two ACH145 helicopters to an existing private customer as the first step in a fleet renewal programme. The two aircraft will be primarily flown from super yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions on behalf of the owner who is a highly experienced user of Airbus helicopters.
Bombardier unveils leading-edge soleil lighting system on its award-winning Global 7500 aircraft
Bombardier
Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled the Soleil lighting system, the industry’s most advanced cabin lighting technology, on the award-winning Global 7500 business jet.
The HondaJet Elite receives canadian type certification
Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Canada’s Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. HondaJet Elite deliveries in the region will begin immediately.
HK Bellawings Jet Limited of Hong Kong firms up order for four more Bombardier Global 7500
Bombardier
Bombardier is pleased to announce that Hong Kong aircraft management company HK Bellawings Jet Limited firmed up an order for four Global 7500 business jets. This news comes as the flagship Global 7500 aircraft arrives at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), its first airshow since entering service.
Icelandic Coast Guard upgrades to Airbus H225 rescue helicopters
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG) with the entry into service of two Airbus H225 heavy search and rescue (SAR) helicopters as the first step in a renewal of the agency’s helicopter fleet.
The Retrolley, an innovative solution to in-flight waste
Bombardier’s Global 7500 aircraft breaks key speed record between Los Angeles and New York
Bombardier
Bombardier announced today that the Global 7500 jet once again proved its unparalleled performance by breaking a significant speed record between Los Angeles and New York, a key city pair.
Quiebra WOW, aerolínea islandesa de bajo coste
Vaisala’s Automated Weather Observing System to 31 Airports in Argentina
EANA
Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, has signed a contract with the Argentine Air Navigation Service Provider (EANA), a state-owned company under Argentina’s Ministry of Transport, for AviMet® Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) including Runway Visual Range Systems to 31 airports across Argentina.
Airbus Jetblue sustainable fuel project
Airbus is committed to support the global aviation targets and the three CO2 emissions goals, announcing in 2009.
La Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea ordena que el Boeing 737-8 MAX deje de volar en la UE
La Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea informó hoy que ha emitido una directiva de aeronavegabilidad mediante la cual suspende todas las operaciones de vuelo de todos los aviones Boeing modelo 737-8 MAX y 737-9 MAX en la Unión Eiuropea. Islandia y Suiza se han adheridi a la medida