June 2013

General Aviation News June 20, 2013

Airbus books almost US$70 billion at Paris Air Show 2013

466 Airbus aircraft orders & commitments across all product families; A320neo Family retains 60 percent market share; A350 XWB, A330 and A380 all continue to…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Spirit Airlines to grow fleet with largest Airbus single-aisle model

U.S. low-cost carrier signs firm order for 20 A321ceo aircraft 1st North American carrier to feature Space-Flex cabin option, room for more seats Spirit Airlines…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Airbus, United Airlines reach agreement for 35 A350-1000 aircraft

Airline orders 10 more A350s, converts order for 25 A350-900s to -1000 model United Airlines and Airbus have announced that the airline will add 35…

General Aviation News June 20, 2013

Boeing, Sikorsky Form Joint Venture to Offer Saudi Rotorcraft Logistics and Training

Boeing Sikorsky International Services established to strengthen Kingdom’s aerospace support industry Boeing and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. have formed a joint venture to compete for sustainment…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Air Lease Corporation orders five ATR 72-600s

The U.S. leasing company brings their portfolio of ATRs up to 21 aircraft The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and the leasing company Air Lease Corporation…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Hong Kong Aviation Capital signs for 60 A320neo Family aircraft

Aircraft financier confident in market demand for efficient NEO Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a fast growing aircraft leasing company based in Hong Kong, has…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Life Link III Signs Contract For Six AW119Kx Helicopters Plus Six Options

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Life Link III has signed a contract for six AW119Kx single-engine helicopters plus six options. AgustaWestland Philadelphia will assemble…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

ERA Group Signs Contract for 10 AW189 Helicopters Plus Options at the Paris Airshow

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Era Group Inc. (“Era”) has signed a contract for ten AW189 helicopters plus options. This contract confirms and increases…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2013

Starspeed Signs Contract for a Second AW169 Helicopter

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Starspeed Ltd. of the UK has signed a preliminary sales contract for a second AW169 light intermediate helicopter. The…

Military Aviation News June 20, 2013

Mauritanian Air Force Orders AW109 Power Helicopters

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company,announced an order by the Mauritanian Air Force for an undisclosed number of AW109 Power twin-engine helicopters that will be used for…

Civilian aviation news June 19, 2013

United Dreamliner diverted due to possible oil filter problem

(Reuters) – United Airlines said on Tuesday that a Boeing Co 787 on its way to Tokyo from Denver was diverted to Seattle after an…

Military Aviation News June 19, 2013

Theft of F-35 design data is helping U.S. adversaries

(Reuters) – The theft of sensitive design data by hackers targeting programs like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter takes away a big U.S. advantage by…

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