IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation.
Tecnam to postpone the P-Volt programme
Tecnam P-VOLT project
After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam has concluded that the time for P-Volt is not yet ripe, although research activities will continue to explore new emerging technologies.
Air Tractor to roll out modified paint scheme, standard color options for customers
Air Tractor
In an effort to meet historic demand, Air Tractor airplanes will be produced with a modified paint scheme, offering customers standardized color options, reports Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch.
Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight testing with ‘Explorer’ airplanes, announces 2023 plan
Boeing
Boeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test program to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety. The company announced its 2023 plan to assess 19 technologies on the Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator, while also adding «Explorer» airplanes that will focus tests on specific technologies.
Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters
During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters.
The Spanish Air Force buys another 16 PC-21s & associated simulators
Pilatus Aircraft
The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, decided to purchase 24 PC-21s in early 2020. The final PC-21 of this order was delivered to Spain in mid-2022. The Spanish Air Force has now decided to buy another 16 PC-21s.
Airbus delivers first ACH160 Exclusive helicopter
ACH 160 / Airbus
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter.
VISTA X-62 advancing autonomy and changing the face of air power
The X-62A VISTA Aircraft flying above Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Photo Credit: Kyle Brasier, U.S. Air Force)
The Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A, a one-of-a-kind training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft.
Leonardo: Guardia di Finanza’s first newly-configured AW169M delivered
Leonardo
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Police Force with general capability in economic and financial matters as well as the only maritime Police Force in Italy) celebrated today the delivery of the operator’s first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids.
Boeing, United Airlines finalize 737 MAX and 787 order, including record purchase for 100 Dreamliners
Boeing
Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier is investing in its future fleet with an order for 100 787 airplanes, with the option to purchase 100 more. The deal is the largest 787 Dreamliner order in Boeing history. United is also purchasing 100 737 MAX jets, exercising 44 existing options and placing 56 new orders.
ORC takes delivery of its first ATR 42-600 covered by an ATR GMA
ORC (Oriental Air Bridge), Japanese regional airline, today took delivery of its first ATR 42-600 covered by an ATR Global Maintenance Agreement contract (GMA).
Silk Avia introduces first ATR aircraft in Uzbekistan
Market-leading aircraft manufacturer ATR and Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s new regional airline, have signed Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the acquisition of five new ATR 72-600, three directly from ATR and two from a lessor. In addition to this agreement, the airline will soon start its operations with three used ATR 72-600.
Airbus no longer maintains 2022 commercial aircraft delivery target, confirms financial guidance
Airbus
Based on its November deliveries of 68 commercial aircraft and the complex operating environment, Airbus SE considers its target to achieve “around 700” commercial aircraft deliveries in 2022 to now be out of reach. The final figure is not expected to fall materially short of the “around 700” delivery target.
Bristow to purchase six Leonardo AW139 helicopters
Leonardo
Leonardo announced that Bristow Group has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to support the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation («UKSAR2G») programme by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).