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Air Partner to exhibit at Logitrans Turkey in November 2018 following recent success in region

Gulfstream to showcase G650ER and Medevac aircraft at Airshow China

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will demonstrate its leading position in aircraft performance, technology and flexibility at the upcoming Airshow China in Zhuhai with a display of its flagship G650ER and a G550 modified by Gulfstream for medevac and airlift missions. Making its Air...

Airport you don’t want to leave: Changi adds Aviation Industry Award to its list

Even rushing passengers do not mind getting lost, if it is among petal clouds, dancing raindrops, flower gardens... Or, generally speaking − in Singapore Changi Airport. Known as a destination in its own right, Changi is recognized in Aviation Industry Awards 2018 as the No.1 airport in the wo...

Leonardo boosts helicopter leadership in China with orders for 15 AW139s

Leonardo announced today that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for 15 AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai in the presence of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Social Po...

Dubai HeliShow 2018 to attract strong international participation

The Dubai HeliShow will be held from November 6 to 8, 2018, at the E2 Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South. Set to be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the event will provide an ideal platform to analyse the emerging trends; to learn about the latest technological inno...

ATR to display ATR 42-600 at Zhuhai Airshow

ATR is set to release its Chinese Turboprop Market Forecast for next 20 years Market leading turboprop manufacturer ATR will attend the Zhuhai Airshow in China from 6-11 November and an ATR 42-600 with a specially designed Chinese livery will be on static display. ATR’s presence at Zhuhai represents its commitment to helping enhance regional connectivity with its aircraft family th...

Euramec and Skylegs to provide online flight operations platform for China aerospace

Euramec Hangzhou R&D Center to deliver 2019 China-centric solution Euramec, the European provider of advanced flight simulation solutions, announced today at its Hangzhou R&D Center to roll out China’s first international certified online flight operations platform for the growing Chinese aerospace market. Aircraft operators will have access to an end-to-end aircraft mana...

Mi-171A2 and Ansat to take part in Airshow China and go on a demo tour of countries in Southeast Asia

The holding company Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will for the first time be presenting full-scale equipment samples at the exhibition in Asia - the Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters will be participating in the Airshow China 2018 flight program. Following the airshow, the helicopters will go on a demonstration tour of countries in Southeast Asia. The Mi-171A2 and Ansat mo...

Airbus to highlight innovative products and services at China Airshow 2018

Airbus will be participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai from 6th to 11th November, presenting a broad portfolio of innovative products and services that meet the aerospace industry’s requirements for today and tomorrow. The Airbus stand will be located in the Main Hall, Booth H4CA, where cutaway models of the A330neo and A350-1000, Airbus&rsqu...

Embraer “Shark” Profit Hunter E190-E2 starts its China demo tour and debut at 2018 Zhuhai Airshow

The Embraer E190-E2 demo aircraft with a striking “shark” paint scheme begins its demonstration tour of China November 1st, ending November 20th, as part of the E190-E2 worldwide demonstration tour. The aircraft will visit several challenging airports in China to show the capabilities of the world’s quietest, cleanest and most efficient new generation single-aisle aircraft in the...

MEBAA SHOW 2018 TO SHOWCASE BEST OF BUSINESS AVIATION

Business Aviation in the Middle East to be on Display December The Middle East can expect the biggest, brightest and best players in the business aviation market to be on display when the MEBAA Show 2018 takes place from 10-12 December at DWC, Airshow Site. With the addition of new features to the event for the first time, in addition to the return of some popular inclusions, this year’s...

How to manage booming capacity – Asian aviation case

Aviation market in Asia: setting the scene Asia is one of the most important aviation markets as it undoubtedly ascending. The number of air passengers in Asia keeps continuously growing, concurrently driving global air traffic. Aggregate factors, implicating fast economic development, liberalization of the market, growing middle class and bigger salaries – all largely contribute to...

AMTC 2018: Kopter’s SH09 perfectly suited for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

Kopter is very pleased to showcase its SH09 helicopter in HEMS configuration at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Phoenix, AZ, October 22-24th. The SH09 stands out as a new generation, single turbine helicopter with safety, cost efficiency and mission capability above and beyond known standards. Aspects that are all critical to any air medical transport mission today. Central to an...

Keeping pace with the evolving rotorcraft industry

Helitech International brand evolves as the Vertical Flight Expo & Conference in 2019 16 October 2018 – 2019 will mark a new era for Europe’s largest event for the rotorcraft industry as it undergoes a name change to keep pace with the evolving rotorcraft industry. After this year’s event closes its doors, Helitech International will assume a new identity as the ...

First Dassault FalconConnect installation completed

New service offers simplified, seamless flying office communications experience – The first aircraft equipped with Dassault's new FalconConnect integrated onboard communications system, a Falcon 2000LXS, has been retrofitted by Dassault Aviation. FalconConnect is a package of comprehensive inflight communications services designed to provide seamless connectivity for passengers...

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