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Aircraft

BBJ Max Order Book Grows to 20 with Seacons Trading

The BBJ Max 7 will join a BBJ NG and Gulfstream G550 in the Seacons Trading fleet.
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Fleet Tops 325

The 429 fleet has flown more than 330,000 hours
Rotorcraft

First EMS Eagle 407HP Delivered

AirLife Denver Is Sector Launch Customer
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Aircraft

SyberJet To Fly SJ30i with New Avionics in Coming Weeks

The SJ30i, which will also have new interior designs, is expected to enter service in mid- to late-2019, SyberJet said.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the $64 Billion Question

Is China’s emergence the challenge of an unwelcome competitor, the opportunity of a mutually beneficial business relationship, or a little of both?
Aircraft

First BelugaXL Takes Flight

Maiden flight takes big transport over southwestern France
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Regulations and Government

Northern Ireland Leveraging Strong Aerospace Heritage

With a long aviation history, UK province continues to hit above its weight in the industry thanks to Bombardier’s role as catalyst.
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Naval Cable Provider Looks for Aerospace Opportunities

The temperature molding techniques can extend the maintenance cycle, the company claims.
Safety

Thales Hologarde To Provide Counter-UAS Ops at CDG

The system will prevent both accidental and nefarious intrusion around airports.
Airlines

ST Engineering Aerospace Has Confidence In A321/320 P2F Product

Singapore company believes tie with Airbus and growing regional freighter demand will lead to success for its narrowbody P2F program.
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ATC

GPS Continues To Bring Airspace Modernization

Advantages include improved performance and cost savings.
Training and Workforce

Simulator Manufacturers Enjoy Bumper Sales

The rising tide of commercial aircraft deliveries is creating a cresting wave for simulator manufacturers as well.
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Aircraft

African Airlines Eye New Aircraft

It may not have received much attention over recent years, but African airlines are poised to grow and order aircraft.

M&A Heats Up As Civil, Defense Sectors Strengthen

MRO is an area that is gaining interest among would be suitors.

GECAS Announces Portfolio Sale and Financing Agreement

GECAS announces closing of STARR 2018-1 and financing agreement with PAL.
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Aircraft

Airbus 'BLADE Runner' Exceeds Expectations

Applying the technology to a future generation is more feasible than previously thought, Airbus has suggested.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Thompson Aero Seating Looks to Double Production

Company focuses on business and premier-cabin seating and is confident its customer-focused approach will continue to fuel rapid growth.

J W Kane Excited By Airbus CSeries Involvement

Precision engineering companies in Northern Ireland are set to reap a dividend from the ramp-up expected in CSeries wing production in Belfast.
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Aircraft

Invest Northern Ireland Extolls Virtues of Province’s Burgeoning Aerospace Ecosystem

With Invest NI taking a well-organized and proactive approach, the industry in Northern Ireland is becoming stronger every year.
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Engines

P&WC Expands Oshkosh Education Sessions

The engine maker for the first time will hold aircraft model-specific information sessions at AirVenture
Airports

SGS First Airport in Minnesota to Sell Unleaded Avgas

SGS has begun selling UL94 avgas provided by Swift Fuels.
Training and Workforce

Alsim Set To Begin Production in U.S. as Growth Continues

Alsim will begin producing simulator products in the U.S. next year.
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Rotorcraft

Bell and Subaru Team on Commercial 412EPX

The Bell Subaru 412EPX will support the UH-X program in Japan.
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Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Submits UltraFan Engine for Boeing's NMA

Rolls-Royce has proposed its UltraFan engine, which is still in development.

Aerobility Showcases Airplane Build Program

At this year's Farnborough Airshow, Aerobility is showcasing its project called Building a Dream.
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Safety

Tekever's AR5 soars over the sea

UK-based Tekever's AR5 drone already is providing long-duration maritime surveillance for the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Aircraft

Derwent Dual-drive Booster Could Halve NOx Emissions

A group of former Rolls-Royce engineers has a new engine architecture that will save fuel and cut NOx.
Aircraft

Textron Bizav Deliveries Jump 20 Percent in Q2

Order flow has been solid across both jet and turboprop lines.
Aircraft

Tackling New FAA Process, Textron Eyes 3Q Longitude Nod

FAA's new certification process has doubled the number of ground and flight test conditions, requiring thousands of new documents, Donnelly says.
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Aircraft

Empire Test Pilots' School Overhauls Fleet

The Empire Test Pilots' School is acquiring three new trainer types to provide the backbone of its fleet.
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