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In support of UKSAR2G Search and Rescue programme Bristow to purchase six AW139 helicopters

Bristow Group signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to support the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Aircraft’s deliveries are expected to start in 2023 and to be completed in 2024, join...

Dornier Seawings and Gulf Enterprises sign extensive agreement

An agreement, which will enable the most advanced amphibian aircraft to enter the Middle Eastern market was signed At MEBAA Show 2022 by Dornier Seawings and Gulf Enterprises. The agreement sets out a strong partnership between both companies in sales & marketing, operational and...

Pilatus delivers first PC-12 NGX to Tradewind Aviation

Tradewind Aviation took delivery of their first PC-12 NGX during a ceremonial handover at the Pilatus US subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. The delivery marks the first of twenty PC-12 NGXs to be delivered to Tradewind’s headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, over the next five years. Pilatus and Tradewind Aviation executives gathered to celebrate the milestone at Rocky Mountain Met...

ACJ partners with Citadel to extend its Service Centre Network

Airbus Corporate Jets has signed a partnership agreement with Citadel Completions LLC, based in Chennault International Airport, Louisiana, USA, to enter the ACJ Services Centre Network. Citadel will provide to ACJ customers a wide spectrum of capabilities, including maintenance, engineering, modification and upgrade services. The signature took place at MEBAA Show 2022. The ACJ Service Ce...

The Helicopter Company signs HCare In-Service contract for fleet of six ACH160 helicopters

The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an HCare In-Service contract to cover its future fleet of six ACH160 helicopters.When delivered, the ACH160s will be deployed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for corporate transportation ser...

Air Greenland became latest A330neo operator and Flight Hour Services customer

Air Greenland took delivery of an A330-800 widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type. The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet, reducing operating cost, improving environmental efficiency while offering an unrivalled passenger experience.  Air Greenland’s A330neo will comfortably accommodate 305 passengers, featuri...

Final Boeing 747 airplane leaves Everett factory

The last Boeing 747 left the company's widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023. Kim Smith, Boeing Vice President and general manager, 747 and 767 Programs, said: "For more than half a century, tens of thousands of dedicated Boeing employees have designed and built this magnificent airplane that has truly changed the world. We are proud that this...

Embraer Executive Jets brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to MEBAA 2022

Embraer is back to MEBAA 2022 showcasing Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 for the first time! Since the last appearance at the show in 2018, Embraer has enjoyed great momentum in capturing a competitive market. Embraer has experienced strong sales throughout the year while holding a solid and growing backlog. In 2021, Embraer set forth new ESG goals and commitments. Embraer’s ambitious goals...

Expansion in UK market with eVolare -Lilium signs binding contract including pre-delivery payment for up to 20 aircraft

Lilium announced a contract with eVolare, a subsidiary of Volare Aviation, one of the UK largest helicopter and private jet operators. This partnership includes a firm commitment for ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets, with an option to purchase an additional ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets. eVolare will be Lilium lead partner and launch operator in the UK for sales of the Lilium Jet t...

AURA AERO launches the glider tow-plane version of INTEGRAL E

AURA AERO, a pioneer in decarbonized aviation, has signed a partnership agreement with the French Gliding Federation, who confirms its intention to buy one INTEGRAL E, in its tricycle version. The aim of the FFVP is to use this aircraft daily as a glider tow-plane within a gliding club. This new aircraft, from the INTEGRAL range, will be the first French electric tow-pl...

The shape of things to come - Embraer revealed new sustainable aircraft concepts

Embraer revealed new aircraft concepts as part of the company’s progress report on Energia - Embraer’s initiative to get the aviation industry to net-zero by 2050.  A year on from Embraer’s Sustainability in Action in event, which detailed the study of four new aircraft concepts powered by new technologies and renewable energies, the company has been focusing on two 19-30 se...

Serious talks & prospective partners for $10 billion A320 upgraded fuel efficiency wingtip market - Tamarack at MEBAA 2022

Tamarack Founder and CEO Nick Guida is having serious and confidential talks with single aisle aircraft manufacturing organizations, carriers, lessors, and service organizations at MEBAA 2022. Some of the several interested OEM’s are based in the MENA region. Others have international operations based in Asia, North America, Europe and elsewhere.  Nick Guida commented: &ldq...

Rega orders 12 additional five-bladed H145s for its mountain bases

Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters. This new order follows an initial contract for nine H145s, announced in March this year. By 2026, Rega will operate an all-Airbus fleet consisting of 21 five-bladed H145s. Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus He...

Japan orders two more Boeing KC-46A tankers

Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, bringing the total on contract for Japan to six. Boeing delivered the first KC-46A tanker to Japan in October 2021, and a second in February 2022. Designed to refuel all allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures, the pr...

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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign landmark MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines

Turkish Airlines has taken another major step in its fleet expansion strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CFM International for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and a long-term...

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Samson Sky taps renowned Italian automotive designer for switchblade flying car interior design

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Aviation Capital Group places order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Aviation Capital Group, the Newport Beach, California-based global aircraft asset manager, has signed a firm order for 75 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing its cumulative orders for...

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