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Bombardier To Offer SmartSky on In-service Bizjets

Bombardier Business Aircraft has teamed with SmartSky to offer the SmartSky 4G LTE-based network on in-service Learjets, Challengers and Globals. Bombardier’s service center network will sell and install the equipment for SmartSky 4G, a new network that is set to become operational later this...

Boeing, Air Europa Celebrate Delivery of the Airline's First 787 Dreamliner

Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital are celebrating the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today. Air Europa leased its first 787 through an agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery is also the first Dreamliner to SMBC Aviation Capital. The newest add...

CH-53K project expands to 120kts and two test helicopters

Sikorsky's first CH-53K King Stallion has achieved speeds of 120kts as the heavy-lift helicopter development project presses forward with flight envelope expansion and adds a second test aircraft to the mix. The Lockheed Martin-owned rotorcraft manufacturer says its second triple-engine giant achieved flight on 22 January, and the two developmental aircraft have logged 35 flight hours since...

Japan Coast Guard orders an additional H225

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of an additional H225. JCG, which already operates five H225s, has ordered this additional aircraft as part of its fleet renewal plans. The helicopter is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2018. This H225 will be equipped with the most advanced search and rescue mission systems and operated in security enfo...

Airbus says FDI rules undermine Indian drive to build defence hub

Government rules restricting foreign ownership in the Indian defence sector to 49 percent are undermining New Delhi's drive to lure greater investment in manufacturing, a senior executive at European conglomerate Airbus Group said on Monday. Pierre de Bausset, president of Airbus Group India, said his company needed to own a majority share in joint ventures to justify more investment and th...

Bell Helicopter’s Service Network to Grow in Turkey

Bell Helicopter announced that Genel Havacılık A.Ş. is nearing completion of its application to become appointed as a Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Turkey. “Bringing on Genel Havacılık as an authorized CSF reinforces our commitment to enhancing the regional support customers need to continue their operations,” said Jakub Hoda, Bell Helicopte...

Boeing Co 777X: Is the Transition Worthwhile Enough?

Boeing Co. has been investing heavily in its 777-X and other transition programs, developing new facilities, and signing contracts for the plane’s different parts. The strategic decision has forced the aircraft manufacturer to lower its 2016 production guidance as well; it has revised down the outlook from 765 aircraft to a 740-745 range. The company aims to shift its focus toward its new...

Airbus Tied Boeing in February -- and Still Managed to Lose

Airbus sold two A320s in February. That's better than zero -- but it rounds down to zero.  In soccer, 2-2 is a pretty exciting game. In airplane sales -- not so much. Yet it just happens to be the score that airplane-building archrivals Boeing and Airbus racked up last month. For four long weeks (up until last week), Boeing had very little to say about its airplane sales. In fact, I...

Rafale exports boost Dassault's 2015 defence sales

Dassault has attributed a 12-fold year-on-year increase in defence sales to its success with exports of the Rafale multi-role combat aircraft, having secured orders from Egypt and Qatar in 2015. Defence order intake at the French manufacturer for the 12 months to 31 December was €8.3 billion ($9.2 billion), up from €693 million in 2014. It attributes the “large increase” t...

First Ultra Long Range Falcon 8X Set for Delivery to Indian Operator by end of 2016

Dassault Aviation will present its fleet of Falcon large cabin, long range business jets at India Aviation, India’s biggest civilian aviation Exhibition. The fifth edition of this prestigious event, which opens on March 16 at Hyderabad Begumpet Airport, will feature Dassault’s popular 4,000 nm/7,410 km range Falcon 2000LXS widebody twinjet.  Dassault is the Indian market leader...

Boeing to strengthen competencies in Saudi aviation sector

  American aerospace giant Boeing has pledged to develop infrastructure and strengthen competencies in the aviation sector of the Kingdom.  “It is working closely with several government and private sector agencies in the Middle East, especially in the Kingdom at the moment,” said Charlie Miller, Boeing’s vice president for International Corporate Communications...

Jetpack Aviation’s JB-9 Is The Mother Of All Jetpacks

In the last few years, we have come across several gravity-defying jetpack designs that offer users the invaluable ability to fly. Remember Martin Jetpack, a one-person aircraft that Dubai is planning to use for fighting fires? Or x2 Sport, an innovative underwater jetpack that is ideal for snorkeling and deep-water diving. None, however, comes close to the new JB-9 jetpack. Designed by US-based J...

Would a Bigger Airbus A350 Be a Boeing 777X Killer?

The so-called A350-8000 might be more fuel efficient than Boeing's 777-9 -- but that wouldn't make it more popular. After initially downplaying the idea, Airbus executives have started to seriously consider launching an even larger version of the new A350 widebody jet. This new model -- tentatively named the A350-8000 (or perhaps the A350-1100) -- would compete with the 7...

Embraer sees growth potential in Indian business jets sector

There is a lot of potential for the growth of business jets sector in India but the country has to overcome bottlenecks like lack of parking space at the airports, a top executive of Embraer Executive Jets said. “India is a big country with infrastructure challenges and we see a lot of potential. However, there are bottlenecks and restrictions to operate business jets like lack of parking...

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Airbus Global Services Forecast 2026-2045: a long-term industry outlook

Airbus forecasts that demand for aviation services will more than double between 2026 and 2045, exceeding US$420 billion in value. Driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, the sector wi...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

Air Tahiti has received a new ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine All-Business Class cabin, becoming only the second airline worldwide to introduce this premium configuration on an ATR aircr...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A32...

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HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

  AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have joined forces to integrate advanced avionics capabilities into the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL programme. Throug...

Airbus Global Services Forecast 2026-2045: a long-term industry outlook

Airbus forecasts that demand for aviation services will more than double between 2026 and 2045, exceeding US$420 billion in value. Driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, the sector wi...

Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernizatio...

TECNAM unveils leadership transition as Giovanni Pascale Langer becomes CEO and Paolo Pascale Langer assumes Presidency

The Board of Directors of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. has unanimously appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as Chief Executive Officer, while Paolo Pascale Langer, who...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

Air Tahiti has received a new ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine All-Business Class cabin, becoming only the second airline worldwide to introduce this premium configuration on an ATR aircr...

Airbus secures CASA design approval, expanding its Australian capabilities

Airbus has secured 21.J Civil Design Organisation Approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), marking a significant milestone for its local operations and enhancing its abi...