The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed Airbus H145s to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system that will enhance the mission capabilities and the safety of operations.
El Gyro-Tractor: autogiro para fumigación aérea
ELA Aviación certifies the Eclipse Evo autogyro in Germany
Eclipse Evo / ELA Aviación
We are really proud to announce a new milestone in the world of gyrocopters. The best rotorcraft created by ELA Aviación, has obtained the Type Certificate in Germany. The Eclipse Evo is a Business Class gyro and the only one certificated for 200km/hr (125mph).
Singapore Airlines acquires seven Airbus A350F freighter
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the Singapore Airshow by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer.
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing selects Honeywell engine to power Defiant X
Boeing Defiant X / Boeing
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced Honeywell as the engine provider for Defiant X, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.
Bionics allow teammates to suit up for safety
Futuristic safety gear is helping airplane mechanics stay safe as they perform long hours of tough work with their arms stretched over their head.
Diamond Aircraft DART program update
DART / Diamond Aircraft
Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.
Airbus Helicopters and Kongsberg sign long-term collaboration agreement to support Norwegian Armed Forces
NH90 / Airbus
Airbus and Kongsberg of Norway have signed a long-term strategic agreement to collaborate over support and services for the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Airspace Customer Definition Centre at Airbus Hamburg
Iraqi Airways receives its first A220-300
A220 / Aibus
Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first out of five A220-300 aircraft from Mirabel, Canada. Upon entry into service, Iraqi Airways will become one of the first airlines to operate the A220 in the Middle East region.
Department of Defense exercises options for 36 TH-73A helicopters
TH-73A / Leonardo Company
Leonardo welcomes the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Defense to award AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. a $159.4 million USD firm-fixed price modification to the previously awarded contract for the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System. This modification exercises options for the production and delivery of 36 TH-73A helicopters Lot III and initial spares.
Aviation Capital Group commits to 20 A220s and 40 A320neo Family aircraft
Airbus
Global full-service aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), wholly owned by Tokyo Century Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 A220s and a firm contract for 40 A320neo Family aircraft, of which five are A321XLRs.
U.S. Navy, Boeing complete first carrier tests for MQ-25
Boeing
U.S. Navy and Boeing have successfully maneuvered the Boeing-owned T1 test asset on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier for the first time – an early step forward in ensuring the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler will seamlessly integrate into carrier operations.
Gulfstream G500 and G600 demonstrate steep approach, celebrate certification milestones
Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced performance accomplishments for its next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.
French Sécurité Civile to expand fleet with two Airbus H145s
Airbus
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has ordered an additional two five-bladed H145s destined to equip the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior that performs rescue and air medical transport services throughout France.