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H135 receives FAA certification for Helionix avionics suite

Dassault Aviation Launches Falcon 6X, Setting New Standard In Long-Range Large-Cabin Segment

Dassault Aviation unveiled the Falcon 6X, the most spacious, advanced and versatile twinjet in business aviation. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Pure®Power PW800 engines have been selected to...

Pegaso firms up H175 follow-on order

Also becomes launch customer of the FlyScan data analysis software in the Americas Mexican Oil&Gas operator Transportes Aéreos Pegaso has signed for an additional H175, bringing to four the number of orders it has placed for this super-medium. De...

Airbus Helicopters partners with Blade to boost Urban Air Mobility business

Strategic alliance and investment in Blade will expand new market opportunities for on-demand helicopter services Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade, Inc. (“Blade”), a digitally-powered aviation leader servicing 22 core routes in 7 U.S. states, have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter flight experiences, paving the way for enhance...

HNA General Aviation Sees Demand Growth during Chinese New Year

As many of China’s more the 1.3 billion citizens seek for more reliable and comfortable ways of traveling during the peak season of the massive Chinese New Year, called the largest annual human migration, HNA General Aviation Investment Group (HNA General Aviation) saw demand for its helicopter and private jet charter services expanding across de country. HNA General Aviation’s...

Metro Aviation places order for 25 Airbus EC145e helicopters to meet demand for lower-cost, twin-engine operations

Airbus Helicopters Inc. announced Tuesday that Metro Aviation Inc. had ordered an unprecedented 25 EC145e helicopters that it will place into service providing air medical transport and other aerial services. It is one of the larger commercial helicopter orders ever booked by the U.S. based company. Metro was the first customer in the world for the lighter weight and lower cost version of the E...

Citation Latitude extends reign as most delivered midsize business jet

Textron Aviation Inc. announced that, for the second consecutive year, the Cessna Citation Latitude earned the title as the category’s most delivered business jet. Citation Latitude 2017 deliveries increased by 30 percent from 2016, to 54 deliveries, further cementing its position as one of the world’s best-selling business jets since its entry into service in 2015. &...

Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces in Collaboration with Rotortrade a Certified Pre-Owned Engine Program Tailored for Three of its Most Popular Helicopter Engines

Operators thinking of buying a pre-owned AW139 or AW109 helicopter will now have the option of a 500-hour/one-year engine warranty under P&WC's new Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) engine program for PT6C-67C, PW206C and PW207C engines. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. Initially being launched in collaboration with global helicopter dealer Rotortrade, aircraft deale...

ConnectJets delivers first Avanti EVO in UK

ConnectJets, Piaggio Aerospace’s exclusive sales agent for the British Isles, today confirmed the first delivery of an Avanti EVO to a UK customer. The aircraft will be available in Europe for charter through ConnectJets supplementing private use by the owner. The aircraft departed Riviera Airport, in Villanova d’Albenga, Northwest Italy, home of Piaggio Aerospace&rsq...

FAI Technik reports record results in 2017

The MRO division expands capacity and completes most challenging conversion project to date FAI Technik, the maintenance division of Germany’s FAI Aviation Group, has reported record financial results in 2017 achieving revenues of €9.7M for the first time in the company’s history. The division’s revenues mark a significant increase of 40% compared with 2016. ...

Bell launches new Bell 407GXi

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced the introduction of the Bell 407GXi at Heli-Expo 2018. The Bell 407GXi incorporates new avionics, an upgraded engine, and new executive interior design options. “We are always looking at ways to innovate our current product line to provide our customers with the most capable, dependable, and technologically advanced aircraft in the market...

Honeywell forecasts 4,000 to 4,200 new civil helicopter deliveries over next five years

With a better long-term global economic outlook this year, customers are holding firm in their intentions to invest in new helicopter purchases over the next five years. In its 20th annual "Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook," Honeywell forecasts 4,000 to 4,200 new civilian-use helicopters will be delivered from 2018 to 2022, aligning with the five-year forecast from...

Rotortrade Leads the Way

Rotortrade Services, a leading independent helicopter dealer and sole global distributor of Leonardo’s pre-owned helicopters announces record results for 2017 and several industry firsts. Rotortrade through its six offices and various partners around the world has reported the sale of 26 aircraft in 2017 with close to double the number of transactions made in over 20 different countries....

Falcon Aviation increases its MRO capabilities: Adds Bombardier Q400 Base Maintenance at its Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi MRO Facility.

Marks its third year of fixed wing operations for ADNOC from Al Bateen. Falcon Aviation, one of the UAE’s leading aviation companies specialising in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is further broadening its MRO expertise having obtained GCAA approval to start Bombardier Q400 base maintenance in its Fixed Wing Hangar at its Al Bateen Executive Airport HQ, Abu D...

Falcon 8X to Debut in Abu Dhabi

Dassault Aviation will showcase its new flagship business jet, the ultra long range Falcon 8X, at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018, one of the Middle East’s leading business aviation shows. It will be the first appearance of the 6,450 nm/11,945 km trijet at this three-day event, which opens on February 26th at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi The first Falcon 8X was handed over in late 20...

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