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Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Aircraft

March 6, 2019

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2019

Sikorsky Unveils New S-92 Variants

The new variants include an upgrade kit for fielded S-92s and a new production model featuring larger cabin windows.

Aircraft

March 5, 2019

Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.

Aircraft

March 5, 2019

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Honeywell Outlook Calls For Modest Helo Deliveries

Only two of five regions reported gains in purchase plans, according to Honeywell's Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook.

Aircraft

March 4, 2019

Global 7500 Sets Bizjet Range Record

The aircraft has an advertised range of 7,700 nautical miles.

Aircraft

March 4, 2019

Enstrom 480B Validated for Canadian Ops

Enstrom Helicopter is working with a Canadian launch customer for the 480B.

Aircraft

March 3, 2019

New Life for the B-52

The U.S. Air Force is planning on keeping its B-52 strategic bombers for at least another 30 years, and beyond the retirement of the B-1 and B-2.

Aircraft

March 2, 2019

Sukhoi Delivers Last Classic “Flanker” to Russian MoD

The Komosomolsk-upon-Amur factory revealed that it has delivered the last of the baseline Su-27 "Flanker" family to the Russian forces.

Aircraft

March 2, 2019

F-35C Achieves IOC; Singapore Details Initial F-35 Buy

The last of the three Lightning II variants to achieve IOC has reached the milestone, while Singapore is now talking numbers for its first F-35 purchase

Aircraft

March 1, 2019

Demo Flight: HondaJet Elite

The HondaJet Elite brings new performance and global expansion possibilities to Honda Aircraft.

Aircraft

March 1, 2019

British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.

Aircraft

February 28, 2019

Enstrom Expects a Stronger 2019 from Sales Outside U.S.

Enstrom Helicopters also continues certification testing on its delayed TH180 piston-training helo.

Aircraft

February 27, 2019

MC-21 Serial Production Delayed Until 2021

Russian officials site sanctions and a need to switch to local suppliers for the Irkut narrowbody’s schedule slip.

Aircraft

February 27, 2019

Boeing Inks Major Deals at Trump-Kim Summit

Orders for a total of 110 Boeing airplanes follow the FAA’s award of a Category 1 safety rating to Vietnam.

Aircraft

February 27, 2019

Embraer Shareholders Approve Joint Venture with Boeing

More than 96 percent of participating shareholders vote in favor of the transaction between the Brazilian and U.S. airframers.

Aircraft

February 26, 2019

Air Vanuatu Signs For Four A220s

Airbus wins its first orders of the year for the former C Series jet.

Aircraft

February 26, 2019

Piper Aircraft Marks 2018 as 'Exceptional Year'

The Florida-based airframer saw gains in certain billings and deliveries, as well as in backlog and employment.

Aircraft

February 25, 2019

Beriev, Indian Airlines in Be-200 Talks

India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme sets aside 18 routes for seaplane operations.

Aircraft

February 25, 2019

Textron Aviation Expands Premiair's Service Authority

Premiair will provide authorized service to Textron Aviation's entire product line, including Hawker jets.

Aircraft

February 25, 2019