Bombardier today unveiled the newest member of its industry-leading business jet portfolio with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the industry’s healthiest cabin for safety, comfort and performance beyond compromise.
Embraer and NAC agree first passenger to freight conversion deal for up to 10 E190F/E195F
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, will be a launch lessor of Embraer’s E-Jet Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversions.
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification
The latest update to the best-selling midsize business jet family of the 21st century has entered into service. Textron Aviation has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 business jet and this week delivered the first customer aircraft to a longtime Citation operator in the Midwest.
ATR 42-600S: Phase 1 of the STOL conversion nears completion
The new 30 to 50 seater aircraft will be capable of landing on runways as short as 800 meters. Phase one of the conversion of the ATR 42-600 prototype into a 42-600S STOL variant is nearly complete.
Swiss Flight Services introducing the Tecnam P2012 in its fleet
Tecnam announced the delivery at the end of Aero 22 of the first P2012 Special Mission Sentinel to Swiss Flight Services, one of the major aerial survey operators in Europe.
Daher launches the TBM 960 very fast turboprop aircraft with digital power
Daher yesterday in Sun’n Fun Aerospace Expo (Lakeland; Florida) unveiled the latest high-end version of its TBM pressurized single turboprop aircraft family – the TBM 960 – which incorporates Pratt & Whitney Canada’s advanced PT6E-66XT engine and a fully digital e-throttle, along with a digitally-controlled cabin that incorporates an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows.
Deutsche Aircraft selects Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the flap and spoiler actuation system for the D328eco aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH today announces its partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, to develop and supply the flap and spoiler actuation system for the D328ecoTM aircraft, a game-changing platform that paves the way towards a zero-emission flight objective.
Boeing and Airbus Helicopters sign strategic H-47 Chinook partnership to support Germany’s STH requirements
Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega orders nine five-bladed H145s
El Gyro-Tractor: autogiro para fumigación aérea
ELA Aviación certifies the Eclipse Evo autogyro in Germany
We are really proud to announce a new milestone in the world of gyrocopters. The best rotorcraft created by ELA Aviación, has obtained the Type Certificate in Germany. The Eclipse Evo is a Business Class gyro and the only one certificated for 200km/hr (125mph).
Singapore Airlines acquires seven Airbus A350F freighter
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing selects Honeywell engine to power Defiant X
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced Honeywell as the engine provider for Defiant X, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.
Bionics allow teammates to suit up for safety
Futuristic safety gear is helping airplane mechanics stay safe as they perform long hours of tough work with their arms stretched over their head.
Diamond Aircraft DART program update
Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.