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Airbus Files Patent For Unusual Hybrid Vertical Takeoff Aircraft

Australian government auditor slams Tiger attack helicopter

The Australia National Audit Office (ANAO) has issued a report that is highly critical of the army’s fleet of 22 Airbus Helicopters Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). The 64-page report details a range of issues. It identifies 76 “capability deficiencies,” of which the...

China, US and Europe Pledge Support for Global Aviation Emissions Pact

By 2021 airlines will need to either cut emissions or offset them with credits. China, the United States and Europe all pledged support on Saturday for a new deal to curb carbon dioxide emissions by airlines which is due to be finalized at a meeting of the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organi...

35 Years After First Flight Of The BAe 146/AVRO RJ

On September 3, 1981 the first BAe 146 regional jetliner took to the skies from the British Aerospace airfield at Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The aircraft – and its later-build successor, the Avro RJ – was destined to become Britain’s most successful jet airliner. A total of 394 aircraft were built, with the final new-build aircraft delivered from the Woodford, Cheshire productio...

Airbus shows ACJ319 at Jet Expo in Moscow

Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ319, operated by MJet on VVIP charters, at the Jet Expo* show in Moscow. Part of the ACJ320 Family, which has the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, the ACJ319 is in widespread service worldwide with companies, individuals and governments. “Cabins are very important in the business jet world, and the comfort, space and freedom t...

Propelling safety to the fore at Helitech International 2016

While the helicopter accident rate continues to decline, tragic accidents this past year continue to push safety to the forefront for the global helicopter industry. Helitech International will host some of the industry’s leading figures to share their knowledge and assess the opportunity to further improve safety across all of the industry’s sectors – from aerobatic displa...

Alexandre de Juniac Takes the Reins at IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. “I am excited to be taking on this great responsibility. IATA plays a critical role...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Arrives in Cuba on First Scheduled Flight in Over 50 Years

As part of the Obama Administration’s historic effort to normalize relations with Cuba, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today arrived in Cuba on the first scheduled flight to the island in over 50 years, a JetBlue Airways flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Clara. In addition, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today finalized its selection of eight U.S. airlines to begi...

Joe Sutter, 'Father of the Boeing 747', dies

Joe Sutter, the man who led development of Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, has died aged 95. Boeing's commercial aircraft boss Ray Conner said Sutter was "an inspiration" not just to Boeing but "to the entire aerospace industry". The 747, which ushered in the long-haul travel era, first flew in 1969 before making its commercial debut in 1970. It only lost its status as...

Algeria shows Mi-28NE helicopters for the first time

The Algerian Ministry of National Defence (MDN) confirmed on 30 August that it has received its first Mil Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters when it released coverage of Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaïd Salah inspecting Ain Oussera Air Base, 135 km south of Algiers. Two Mi-28NEs were seen fitted with the optional N025E mast-mounted radars and pods for 87 mm S-8 rockets. Lt...

Textron Aviation highlights continued investment at LABACE 2016

Textron Aviation Inc. announced its extensive aircraft lineup at this week’s Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, showcasing its continued investment in new products and customer support capabilities in the region. Textron Aviation, with its in-country channel partner, TAM Aviação Executive, is displaying its broad product lineup, including t...

Dassault’s Falcon 8X Makes Initial Appearance at LABACE

Dassault’s new flagship, the 6,450 nm Falcon 8X which was recently certified by FAA and EASA, will make its maiden appearance at the Latin American Business Aviation Association and Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo from August 30-September 1. Entry into service in the early fourth quarter with Brazilian ANAC certification expected in the coming months. “The Falcon 8X has broken new ground,” sa...

Aeroflot Flies Delegation of British Veterans to Russia for 75th Anniversary Celebration of Artic Convoys

A delegation of British veterans traveled aboard Aeroflot today to the Russian city of Arkhangelsk to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first Arctic convoy. During World War II, British ships escorted merchant vessels to Arkhangelsk and Murmansk in order to deliver essential supplies to the Soviet Union. Today’s delegation consists of 20 veterans and accompanying family and friends,...

Brazilian Bizav Hopes For Rebound As LABACE Numbers Drop

Organizers of the 13th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition that opens on August 30 in São Paulo put a brave face on the economic headwinds facing Brazil’s industry at their pre-show press conference today. “When an airplane's in a dive, you first try to level it out, and only then do you try to climb,” Ricardo Nogu...

Southwest Plane Engine Explodes Mid-Flight

A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando, Florida, was diverted after a problem with an engine. Spokesman from the airlines, Chris Mainz, said the flight landed in Pensacola, Florida, around 9.40am Saturday. Mainz says there were no injuries to the 99 passengers and five crew members. A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando was diver...

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TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

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AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

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AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

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