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ATR Blagnac Training Center receives renewed FAA Certification

This certification enables ATR to train pilots for US operators in Toulouse ATR Blagnac Training Center has just received the renewal of its Part 142 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US authority in charge of regulating all aspects of civil aviation. As part of th...

The second MC-21-300 aircraft joined the flight test program

On May 12, 2018, the maiden flight of the second MC-21-300 test aircraft took place at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the affiliate of Irkut Corporation (a UAC member). The testing results of the first test aircraft were taken into account in the production of a new aircraft. The duratio...

TsAGI explores promising two-fuselage aircraft

TsAGI aerodynamics continues to research a promising medium-transport, two-fuselage aircraft. It is a cargo-capable aircraft for loads up to 40 tons, including outside, under-the-wing loads. These aircraft can be used as spacecraft carriers. The project is being developed within the framework of the State program “Development of&nbs...

Boeing Details More Than $54 Million in Grants and Philanthropic Investments

Contribution Part of Previously Announced $300 Million Tax Reform Package Puts Company on Path to Exceed $200 Million in Corporate Giving in 2018 Announcement Coincides with Launch of 2018 Boeing Global Engagement Portfolio Boeing announced details for $54 million in grants and philanthropic sponsorships to nonprofits in the U.S. and around the globe. As part of the company'...

Embraer X Unveils First eVTOL Concept

Embraer X, an Embraer organization dedicated to developing disruptive businesses, today unveiled its first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept. The unveiling was made during Uber Elevate 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Embraer X is engaged in several projects, including the development of eVTOL concepts through a cooperation with Uber and other companies to exp...

Bombardier Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 jets can now feature 4G Wi-Fi System Following Bombardier and Duncan Aviation Collaboration

New Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 jets can now have the AVANCE L5 system installed to access the Gogo Biz 4G Wi-Fi, the fastest air-to-ground network System also available as a retrofit on in-service Challenger 300/350 and Challenger 604/605/650aircraft at both Duncan Aviation and Bombardier facilities Gogo Biz 4G is up to three times faster than tradi...

Boeing, Lufthansa Group Complete Order for Four 777 Airplanes

Order includes two 777-300ERs for SWISS and two 777 Freighters for Lufthansa Cargo Boeing and the Lufthansa Group completed an order for four more 777 airplanes, valued at $1.4 billion at list prices. The purchase is part of the aviation company's plans to modernize its fleet with newer widebody airplanes. "The order for the new long-haul aircraft highlights th...

FACC expands US site in Wichita

The FACC subsidiary FACC Solutions Inc. is a highly qualified maintenance company for aircraft components in the USA offering aftermarket services with a focus on the modification and repair of components and systems for aircraft. By expanding the Wichita location the enterprise takes another successful step towards its defined customer service strategy. Since 2014, the Wichita location h...

Bombardier Provides Enhanced Worldwide Customer Experience with Extensive Series of Customer Support Events

Bombardier to host more than 25 customer support events in 2018, including Maintenance & Operations (M&O) conferences, Advisories, Product and Service Focus Groups, Local Airport Area Roadshows Series of five M&O conferences to be hosted worldwide, including in Hong Kong, the U.S. and Croatia Opportunity for customers and operators to learn more about the latest in Bo...

Piaggio Aerospace at EBACE 2018

Piaggio Aerospace will participate in the 18thedition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), the premier business aviation event in Europe. The Airshow will bestaged in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palexpo, between 29thand 31stMay. Piaggio Aerospace will be present at the indoor display (booth T123)and will exhibit its Avanti EVO at the Static Display (SD_10)...

Angolan Consortium Signs Firm Purchase Agreement for Six Bombardier Q400

Air Connection Express, Transportes Aereos S.A to operate the six new turboprops Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has signed a firm purchase agreement for six new Q400 aircraft with African Aero Trading on behalf of the consortium forming Air Connection Express, Transportes Aereos S.A, based in Luanda, Republic of Angola. Based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft, the...

Airbus announces orders & deliveries for April 2018

THE MONTH IN REVIEW: APRIL 2018 Airbus booked orders for a total of 68 A320 and A330 family jetliners in April while making 51 deliveries from across its commercial aircraft product lines. During the month, customers for A320neo-series jetliners reached the 100 mark, and three additional airlines joined the list of carriers operating A320 Family aircraft in the NEO version. The new business...

Four DA40 NG Training Aircraft for the Austrian Armed Forces

On the 3rd of May 2018 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH handed over two of in total four single engine DA40 NG for flight training to the Austrian Armed Forces. The acceptance ceremony took place at the airport Zeltweg (Austria), in the presence of the Austrian Federal Defence Minister Mr. Kunasek and the Austrian Federal Minister for Transport, Innovation and Technology Mr Hofer. The aircr...

Bombardier Signs Contract with American Airlines for 15 Firm CRJ900 Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines, Inc. (“American”). The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$ 719 million. Upon delivery, American will be benefiting...

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