Boeing begins certification testing on 747-8 performance improvements
May 21, 2013
A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve…
NetJets announced as official launch partner of the new Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft
May 20, 2013
NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, was announced as the international launch partner of the new Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at a special event at the European Business Aviation…
Honeywell’s new HTF7350 engine to power Bombardier Challenger 350
May 20, 2013
Honeywell has announced that its HTF7350, the latest engine to join its successful HTF7000 series, will power Bombardier’s new Challenger 350* super midsize business jet. In addition to…
Fifth FAA-conforming HondaJet achieves first flight
May 20, 2013
Honda Aircraft Company released that its fifth Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conforming HondaJet, equipped with a production interior matching the final customer aircraft, successfully completed its first flight…
Airbus selects TIBCO Spotfire
May 20, 2013
Airbus has chosen the TIBCO Spotfire Analytics platform to support its A350 XWB program. TIBCO Software I is one of the leading providers of infrastructure software for companies…
United Technologies completes divestiture of P&W Power Systems unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
May 20, 2013
United Technologies has completed the divestiture of its Pratt & Whitney Power Systems unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Divesting Power Systems…
Comlux Aviation Services selected by Jet Premier One for maintenance and cabin rework of ACJ 319
May 20, 2013
Comlux Aviation Services, the US based maintenance and refurbishment center of Comlux the Aviation Group, has been awarded the scheduled maintenance and cabin rework contract from Jet Premier…
Aircell launches certification program for In-flight Connectivity in Europe
May 20, 2013
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, has signed an agreement with P3 Voith Aerospace GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, to develop…
Vertis Aviation adds two additional ultra-long range jet aircraft to fleet
May 20, 2013
Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation business the 28 East Group, announced a significant expansion to its exclusively marketed charter fleet with the addition of…
328 and Turkish Technic complete first joint conversion project
May 20, 2013
328, part of the 328 Group, has successfully completed in partnership with Turkish Technic an extensive Gulfstream GIV interior refurbishment for the Turkish Government. This marks the first…
1st Boeing P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft arrives in India
May 17, 2013
The first Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived on May 15th, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight…
GKN Aerospace creates complex composite wing structure using new manufacture and assembly processes
May 17, 2013
GKN Aerospace has successfully concluded a composite manufacturing and assembly research programme using of out of autoclave (OOA) processes and materials and PI shaped woven preforms. These technologies…
Exclases Russia signs contract for five AW139 helicopters
May 17, 2013
HeliVert, a joint venture between Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland, signed a contract with Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW139 helicopters, which will be assembled at the…
Bombardier extends Q400 Smart Parts agreement with Japan Air Commuter
May 16, 2013
Bombardier Aerospace has signed a comprehensive, five-year agreement with Japan Air Commuter to renew its Smart Parts program coverage for the Japanese regional carrier’s 11 Q400 turboprops. The…
Precision Conversions receives FAA certification for 757-200PCC Combi aircraft
May 16, 2013
Precision Conversions has received FAA certification (Supplemental Type Certificate #ST02278SE) for its 757-200PCC Combi variant. The Combi configuration includes 10 full cargo positions and seating for 54 passengers…
EirTrade Aviation completes 737-500 teardown at New Irish Facility
May 16, 2013
EirTrade Aviation Ireland, has completed the teardown of a 737-500 aircraft, for an undisclosed party, in their hangar at Ireland West Airport, Knock, Co. Mayo. This is the…
Embraer Executive Jets receives Phenom 300 production certificate for Melbourne
May 16, 2013
In a ceremony at Embraer Executive Jets’ Melbourne Campus, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presented Embraer a Production Certificate to assemble Phenom 300s in the United States. Previously,…
TransDigm to acquire Arkwin Industries
May 15, 2013
TransDigm Group (TDG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arkwin Industries, Inc., for approximately $286m in cash. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary…
SIA Engineering Group posts profit of $270.1m for full year 2012-13
May 15, 2013
SIAEC Group posted a profit attributable to owners of the parent of $270.1m for the financial year ended 31 March 2013, an increase of $1.0m on or 0.4%…
Petra Airlines entrusts A320 component support to AFI KLM E&M
May 15, 2013
Petra Airlines, a privately-owned Jordanian airline, set up by the RUM group and which began operations in 2010, has signed a contract with AFI KLM E&M covering component…
