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Honeywell Expands Flight Services to Offer Future Air Navigation System Testing

Honeywell’s GoDirect Datalink service now includes Future Air Navigation System testing for general and business aviation customers Honeywell launched a new Future Air Navigation System testing capability as part of its GoDirect™ Datalink services. The new built-in tool...

Airbus to open first US West Coast training center

Airbus acquires flight training center in Aurora, Colorado Move expands Airbus flight training availability for North American operators Airbus has more than tripled its number of training locations worldwide in only three years In a move to further expand its global training capacity, Airbus has acquired the Strategic Simulation Solutions flight training center in Aurora, Colorado, a...

British European Aviation (BEA) Named Newest Piper Dealer

Piper Aircraft has announced the appointment of British European Aviation Group (BEA) as the exclusive Dealer for the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Islands. These territories represent some of the most active private aviation markets in Europe. "As the exclusive leasehold owners of Wycombe Air Park, BEA has 24/365 access to a General Aviation friendly airfield whic...

Sikorsky S-92® Featured in New Science Channel Series "Mega Machines"

The S-92® helicopter produced by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, takes center stage in the debut of the new Science Channel series "Mega Machines." This debut episode airs Thursday, Jan. 4, at 10 p.m. EST/PST on the Science Channel. The engineering-focused show highlights the robust design and reliability of the S-92 and features Cougar Helicopters...

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc Announce Orders for Four 787 Dreamliners

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced orders for (4) 787-9 Dreamliners – valued at $1.1 billion at list prices – that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international service. The orders, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website, include two 787s purchased in December 2016and two purchased thi...

Egyptian Aviation Academy adds Beechcraft piston aircraft to modernize training fleet

Textron Aviation announced it has received an order for two Beechcraft Baron G58 and two Beechcraft Bonanza G36 aircraft from Egyptian Aviation Academy. These aircraft will join the academy’s exclusive Textron Aviation fleet as they continue to modernize their training platforms. “The Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron are proven platforms ideally suited to train stude...

Boeing, flydubai Finalize Order for 175 737 MAX Airplanes

Largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history pushes total MAX orders above 4,200 Airline to fly several models of 737 MAX family to suit its growing network Boeing and flydubai finalized the purchase of 175 737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal – which includes options for an additional 50 jets – is valued...

Boeing Shares Sneak Peek of Aerial Refueler for MQ-25 Competition

Boeing Shares Sneak Peek of Aerial Refueler for MQ-25 Competition Boeing for the first time is showing what it believes is the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) best suited for refueling U.S. Navy jets operating from aircraft carriers. Through its MQ-25 competition, the Navy is seeking unmanned refueling capabilities that would extend the combat range of deployed Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boe...

Boeing, Neos and AerCap Celebrate Delivery of Airline's First 787 Dreamliner

Boeing, Neos and AerCap today celebrated the delivery of the leisure carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Neos is leasing the 787-9 through an agreement with AerCap and becomes the first Italian operator of the airplane. "With a significant portion of the 787 produced in Italy we are proud to be the country's first operator of the Dreamliner," said Carlo...

Aerion and Lockheed Martin Join Forces to Develop World's First Supersonic Business Jet

Two leaders in supersonic technology, Aerion and Lockheed Martin announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to define a formal and gated process to explore the feasibility of a joint development of the world's first supersonic business jet, the Aerion AS2. Over the next 12 months, the companies will work together to develop a framework on all phases of the program, including...

Airbus delivers 50th A320 Family aircraft assembled in the U.S.

Alabama workforce also celebrating meeting goal to produce four A320 Family aircraft a month Less than two years after Airbus delivered the first A320 Family aircraft from its Airbus A320 Family U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, the company today delivered its 50th aircraft. The A321, designated MSN 7943, was delivered to Delta Air Lines. The milestone was celebrated by t...

Boeing, Avation PLC Deliver Philippine Airlines' 10th 777-300ER

Boeing and leasing company Avation PLC celebrated the delivery of Avation's first Boeing airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines. This airplane is the 10th 777-300ER for Philippines' national carrier. "The Boeing aircraft will serve our long-haul operations, a move designed to primarily enhance the total...