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Aircraft

De Havilland of Canada Ships Its First Dash 8

The new owner of the former Bombardier Q400 program introduces TAAG Angola Airlines as a previously unidentified customer for six Dash 8s.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Wescam’s Turret Business Hits New Highs

L3 Wescam has now delivered more than 4,600 of its MX-series of sensor turrets

Kratos' Valkyrie Flies Again

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Valkrie carried out a second flight lasting 71 minutes on June 11.
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Engines

Safran Unveils Add+ Engine with 3D Printing

Safran's Add+ demonstrator engine features uses additive manufacturing for 30 percent of its content
Engines

Safran Makes First Ground Run of Tech TP Engine

Safran's new turboprop engine is designed to be more electric, fuel efficient, and produce fewer emissions
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Rotorcraft

EASA Certifies Safran Arrano Engine For Airbus Helicopters' H160

New Safran Arrrano 1A helicopter engine will be 15 percent more efficient and require less time to maintain
Aircraft

Boeing Weighs 777X Timing while GE Works Engine Fix

GE Aviation is redesigning a component on the GE9X after discovering a compressor stator wearing prematurely.
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Avionics

Airbus Picks Thales FlytX Suite for H160M

The new Thales FlytX avionics suite combines touchscreen technology with artificial intelligence helping pilots fly more efficiently.
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Rotorcraft

French Military To Consolidate Light Helo Fleet with Multi-role Cheetah

The H160M has been named the Guépard, or Cheetah, by its launch customer the French ministry of defense.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ITT Cannon Highlights Latest Connectivity Lines

The lines come as ITT Cannon works to keep up with growing demand for in-flight connectivity.
Avionics

Avionica's New Terminal Makes Dual-dissimilar Satcom Possible

Avionica is introducing a new SwiftBroadband satcom terminal, as well as an STC for new cybersecurity features.
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IAI Introduces New Multi-sensor Air Defense Radar Variant

IAI has launched a new version of its ELM-2084 air defense radar that incorporates more sensors for better capability in cluttered environments.
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Aircraft

Greene Tweed Displays Seals, Elastomers and Composites

UK company’s high-performance materials include first elastomeric seal that meets fireproof-rated standards.

Lightweight Launcher Makes Debut at Paris Air Show

Rocket pod maker Arnold Defense has added a 12-round launcher to its portfolio.
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Aircraft

Airbus takes small narrowbody to next level

Pilot Report: Airbus A220: A clean sheet designed airliner optimized for 100-150 seats.
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Leonardo Introduces MAIR Threat-warning System

Leonardo has introduced its MAIR distributed aperture protection system, which provides a detection bubble around an aircraft.
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Aircraft

Air Antilles To Introduce Viking 400 to Caribbean

Bridger Aerospace, meanwhile, has now converted options for six CL-415EAF enhanced aerial firefighters.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Seabury Capital Builds Up Management Team

The additions will help to provide a broader spectrum of offerings and services for the aviation, aerospace & defense, and maritime markets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Marshall, Stratasys Print Certified Parts For C-130

Marshall Aerospace and Defence is using additive manufacturing to make components certified for in-flight aircraft interior applications.
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Aircraft

Leonardo and Diamond Intro Maritime Surveillance DA62

Leonardo is integrating its Gabbiano Ultra-Light TS radar and ATOS mission system onto the DA62 for low-cost maritime surveillance missions.
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Malaysian Aviation Industry Seeks Niche in Competitive Age

Malaysia is hoping its National Aerospace Blueprint 2030 will continue to gain momentum in Europe, following a respectable 6.7% growth figure.
Regulations and Government

Russia’s Changed Customs Canon Causes Cabotage Confusion

The country is attempting to standardize its nebulous cabotage position, according to FltOps Group.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Joins Online Marketplace

The company which has 11 facilities worldwide, is the latest to subscribe to MRO Insider.
Rotorcraft

Schumer Calls For Mandatory FDRs in All Helicopters

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for mandatory flight data recorders in helicopters in wake of last week's crash in NYC.
Airports

VNY Recognizes GA Firms For Noise Abatement

The Friendly Flyer Award was handed out to 36 companies at Van Nuys Airport, while eight others also received Legacy awards.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Makes Paris Air Show Debut

The airframer's new flagship entered service last fall.
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IndiGo Opts for CFM LEAP-1A in $20 Billion Deal

Indian airline IndiGo switches to CFM by placing the engine manufacturer's largest-ever order.
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Aircraft

FlightAware: ADS-B Equipage Rises Slightly in May

Seventy-three percent of turbine-powered aircraft registered in U.S. were equipped with ADS-B Out in May, FlightAware says.
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Charter & Fractional

Episode 22: Otto's Pilots Part 2 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

I’m an old Marine and Marine’s don’t leave our people behind.
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Aircraft

Neeleman's ‘Moxy’ to Fly A220-300s

GECAS will lease nine A220s to David Neeleman’s new venture