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Luxembourg Defence orders two H145Ms

The Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg has ordered two H145M multipurpose helicopters for defence and security missions. Together with the helicopters, Airbus will also provide a training and support package to its customer. The helicopters will be delivered before the end of 2019 and will enter into service beginning of 2020. With a maximum take-off weight of 3.7 tonnes, the H145M can...

Norwegian to increase number of transatlantic flights from Ireland by over 35% next summer

Airline confirms summer 2019 schedule with new route and increases from Dublin and Shannon Flights from Cork Airport to Providence-Boston to return next summer Norwegian continues its growth in Ireland by announcing its new expanded 2019 summer schedule with 37% more weekly departures to the USA and Canada. Consumers can now book the airline’s lowest fares for travel to the US East...

First Boeing Apache, Chinook helicopters for India complete inaugural flights

Deliveries of 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters to India begin in 2019 Boeing and India recently took a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next year. “We look forward to delivering this phenomenal capability to India,” sai...

Leonardo and the Politecnico di Milano collaborate on the helicopter of the future: agreement for the development of sustainable innovative technologies

Signed agreement to explore the use of new materials for innovative mechanical components New steps forward for Innovation Hub, the 2016 agreement between Leonardo and Politecnico di Milano, with the significant target to reduce vibration and noise levels in the cabins and prospects for use in search and rescue and emergency medical services (Comfort project) An innovative research project...

Diamond Aircraft Re-Launches the Lycoming Powered DA40 XLT with Garmin G1000 NXi

Diamond Aircraft is re-introducing the DA40 Lycoming IO360 aircraft with the new Garmin G1000 Nxi and having the aircraft on display at EAA Airventure 2018, booths 9-14 from July 23 – July 29th, 2018. The Lycoming version of the DA40 has been upgraded with the new Garmin G1000 NXi, Mid-Continent Standby Attitude Module, USB ports for pilot and co-pilot and available reclining front s...

Airbus launches ab initio Pilot Cadet Training Programme

Programme to help meet global demand for pilots over the next 20 years. Mexico City-based pilot school Escuela de Aviacion Mexico to be launch partner Reflects Airbus’ commitment to support airline customers in contributing to long-term availability of qualified flight crew, strengthening flight crew basic flying skills* In its latest Global Services Forecast, Airbus predict...

French school Trimaille Aero Formation selects ALSIM for third time and buys 2 NEW ALX & AL250 simulators

Alsim is pleased to announce the sale of an AL250 and an ALX (Multi Engine Piston and Medium Jet) to French flight school Trimaille Aero Formation, located in Toussus-le-Noble, next to Paris. Trimaille Aero Formation trusted Alsim from the beginning, and did not hesitate to reiterate their confidence several times: before their latest acquisition of two new simulators...

Daher enhances its “Me & My TBM” cloud-based app for owners and operators of TBM very fast turboprop aircraft

The first upgrade to Daher’s “Me & My TBM” application for owners and operators of TBM very fast turboprop aircraft was unveiled today at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. This enhanced version has a redesigned main screen for better readability, larger touch areas for improved interface, and 3D visuals with a TBM silhouette whose movement more realistically reflects the...

328 Support Services GmbH and USA’s AMC Aviation sign Letter of Intent to develop multi-role/multi-mission humanitarian D328 turboprop

328 Support Services GmbH (328 SSG), the type certificate holder of the Dornier 328, confirmed today it has signed a Letter of Intent with AMC Aviation, the North Carolina, US based aircraft sales and leasing company to develop a multi-role/ multi-mission humanitarian version of the D328 turboprop.   Working with its partners, Jetran International and Jetcor Aviation Services, the group...

Magnetic MRO completes a painting project for a VVIP Business Jet

Magnetic MRO, global total technical care and asset management organisation, successfully completed a VVIP Business Jet repaint project for an undisclosed customer, once again proving itself in the VIP arena by painting a Bombardier Global 5000. “We approach every single paint project as a distinctive artwork as they all need a special attention and require customized solutions. However,...

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport reports operational results for 2018 FIFA World Cup

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, from June 13 to July 15, 2018, Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport welcomed 2.2 million passengers, which represents an 11.4% increase in traffic numbers over the previous year. The number of passengers on domestic flights amounted to 1.2 million people (+8.9%), while 1 million passengers took international flights to&nbs...

The BelugaXL airlifter brings a “smile” to Airbus’ production network

The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output – including the ramp-up in assembly rates for single-aisle and widebody commercial jetliners. With an instantly recognisable livery – featuring a whale-type smile that was chosen by Airbus e...

Eagle eyes - Project EAGLE sets its sights on helping autonomous aircraft see

Before tomorrow’s vision of autonomous flight takes off, its groundwork needs to be set. With EAGLE, autonomy’s basic building block – sight – is being developed by experts at Airbus Helicopters. Alone pilot, an injured hiker.  Faced with an unexpected humanitarian flight, the pilot engages his helicopter’s image-processing system; it flies them to a hospit...

easyJet passengers can now check-in luggage from home

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched a partnership with home bag drop service AirPortr, giving passengers travelling from London Gatwick the option to check their luggage in online and then have it collected from their doorstep by friendly, professional drivers and taken directly to the airport. Research shows that over three quarters of travellers would prefer to be luggage fr...

Effects of Beating the Summer Heat with Electricity

Have you switched on your air conditioner yet? If so, you are one of the millionsaround the world. Have you noticed any issues with your power flickering or even going out? Again, if so, you are one of the millionsaround the world. Every year, Power distributors and operators fight an intense battle with the weather and load conditions present in summer. From soaring temperatures to stro...

ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO INTRODUCE BOEING 787 DREAMLINER TO MOROCCAN CAPITAL RABAT

Three-class version of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features 8 private First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 199 Economy Smart Seats Reinforces Etihad Airways’ commitment to the Moroccan market Effective 3 October 2018, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330...

Boeing Delivers First Direct Next-Generation 737-800 to Jeju Air

Jeju Air becomes first low-cost carrier in Korea to own and operate 737-800 Delivery marks the first of three new 737-800 NGs the airline has on order with Boeing Boeing and Jeju Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first direct-buy Next-Generation 737-800 airplane during a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Center. With this delivery Jeju Air will become the first low-cost ca...

Stratos Aircraft introduces The Stratos 716

Stratos Aircraft presented an update on its VLJ program and introduced the Stratos 716 model. The Stratos 716 is an evolution of the 714 Proof of Concept (PoC) aircraft. “When we introduced the Proof of Concept aircraft last year the marketplace feedback was tremendous.” said Stratos CTO, Carsten Sundin. “It was clear that the market is looking for the performance and comfort we...

AVIAÂ partners with hullo Aircrew for easy access to ad hoc crewing

AVIAÂ, the world’s first global purchasing organisation for business aviation, is widening its supplier base with the addition of business aviation flight and cabin crew resource, hullo Aircrew, and its streamlined mobile application.  AVIAÂmembers have access to a dedicated hullo Aircrew client manager, responsive 24/7, to help with crewing issues.  They will b...

AMAC Aerospace inaugurates wide-body hangar in Milas-Bodrum

Swiss-based aircraft maintenance and modification giant, AMAC Aerospace has opened its second Turkey-based hangar in the southwestern province of Muğla. The 6,600-square meter hangar at the Milas-Bodrum Airport has the simultaneous maintenance capacity for 20 private jets. It will also be able to accommodate one wide-body aircraft, for example, a Boeing B777-200 or Airbus A330/A340; or...

Boeing Forecasts Unprecedented 20-Year Pilot Demand as Operators Face Pilot Supply Challenges

2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts a 20-year demand for 790,000 pilots Study cites fleet growth rates and tightening labor supply among reasons for increasing shortages Boeing training and crew solutions offer operators support for staffing challenges Boeing released its 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years. This represent...