Textron Aviation announced the next generation Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 business jets. Unveiled on the eve of this week’s National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the updates to the entry-level light jet and the midsize business jet usher in the next generation of aircraft design and technology, increasing comfort and productivity for passengers and pilots.
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota fleet surpasses one million flight hours
The Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota fleet has exceeded the 1 million flight-hour mark, some 15 years after the first Lakota UH-72A entered service for the U.S. Army and following the first delivery of the newest UH-72B to the National Guard, as announced at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) trade show in Washington, D.C.
Airbus launches extra high performance wing demonstrator to fortify decarbonisation ambition
Airbus has launched an extra-performing wing demonstrator project focused on accelerating and validating technologies that will improve and optimise wing aerodynamics and performance for any future aircraft.
ATR kick-starts 40-year anniversary with CEO video
Stefano Bortoli, CEO of ATR, shares all that makes the pride of ATR, starting with the employees, who work every day to make the company successful. ATR represents 40 years of collaboration, innovation, excellence and opportunity. We call it 40 years of making a difference.
ATR and Braathens Regional Airlines Partner with Neste to Accelerate 100% SAF Certification
As part of their commitment to meet the challenges of decarbonisation of the aviation industry, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), turboprop manufacturer ATR and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer Neste will partner to achieve the collective aim of accelerating the certification of 100% SAF of ATR aircraft to fly with 100% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel – a key pillar of the industry’s decarbonisation strategy, which has an immediate impact in reducing CO2 emissions.
Aircraft Lessor Griffin Global Asset Management Orders Five Boeing 737-8 Jets
Boeing and Griffin Global Asset Management today announced the aircraft lessor is expanding its commercial aircraft portfolio with five new 737-8 jets. The purchase is Griffin’s first direct order with Boeing as it sees strategic opportunities to place the airplanes during the market recovery.
Airbus celebrates the 1,000th aircraft covered by Flight Hour Services with flyadeal
Airbus
flyadeal, the low-cost Jeddah-based airline owned by Saudi Arabian Airlines, signed a long-term Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement to support its A320 fleet.
Ampaire demonstrates first hybrid electric aircraft in Scotland
Ampaire
Ampaire, a leader in electric aviation, celebrates the first hybrid electric flights in Scotland today, crossing the Pentland Firth from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) on the Orkney Isles to regional airport Wick John O’Groats Airport (WIC) in the north of mainland Scotland.
Skye Aviation orders 15 Bye Aerospace eFlyer 800s
eFlyer 800 / Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace announced that Skye Aviation, an aircraft leasing company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has completed purchase deposits for 15 eFlyer 800 aircraft.
Britten-Norman eyes new export opportunities
Britten-Norman
Britten-Norman has acquired a fleet of BN2T-4S Islander aircraft which have previously served with distinction in the UK military.
Leonardo celebrates 50 years of the first flight of the A109
First fly A109 / Leonardo Company
Leonardo celebrates today the 50th anniversary of its A109 helicopter, an iconic product which represented a revolution in the life of the company. The type enabled Italy to become one of the world’s only nations with an OEM capable of autonomous design, development, manufacturing of helicopters, which became highly successful in both national and export markets.
Embraer delivers 14 commercial and 20 executive jets in 2Q 2021
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog totaled USD 15.9 billion, a 12% increase compared to the backlog at the end of the first quarter, and which represented a return to pre-pandemic levels.
‘The Black Knight’: Diamond DA50 RG
Hear from the first DA50 RG aircraft owners, pilots, and the Diamond aircraft designer, who share their insights on this exciting new modern aircraft! Launching in North America at Oshkosh 2021, the Diamond DA50 RG takes modern general aviation to another level with the twin turbo charged Jet-fueled 300HP Continental CD-300 Engine and modern avionics of the Garmin G1000 NXi.
Cirrus Aircraft unveils G2+ Vision Jet with up to 20% enhanced take-off performance and inflight wifi connectivity
Cirrus Aircraft today unveiled a re-imagined Vision Jet – the G2+ Vision Jet – featuring optimized engine performance for expanded mission capabilities, Gogo® InFlight WiFi for a connected cabin experience, and bold, new colorways for added ramp presence.
Blachshape premieres the new BK160 trainer
BK160 / Blackshape
Blackshape, the Italian aircraft manufacturer will exhibit at «EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021» following a streak of commercial successes and significant progresses in delivering its industrial plan.