March 2016

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2016

Boeing Announces More Job Cuts to US Aviation Division

Another US company downsizes while the Obama Administration claims that the economy has recovered and is booming. On Tuesday, defense and aviation giant Boeing announced…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2016

Embraer Defense & Security selects Rheinmetall Germany as tranining devices provider for the KC-390 Program

Embraer Defense & Security announced today that it has selected the German company Rheinmetall Defence Electronics Simulation and Training to develop and deliver the Training…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2016

Colombian Air Force Increases Mission Capability with Acceptance of Seventh Bell Helicopter Huey II Kit

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Colombian Air Force (COLAF) had accepted their seventh Huey II Kit – continuing to…

General Aviation News March 31, 2016

Bell Helicopter Delivers Bell 429 to Chihuahua State Government

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of a Bell 429 to the Chihuahua State Government. The Bell 429 is…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2016

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016: Airbus reveals full-scale cabin mock-up of A330neo, showcasing new “Airspace by Airbus” cabin brand

Airbus showcases its new cabin innovations at this years’ Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany – the world’s largest event dedicated to the aircraft interiors…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2016

Finmeccanica signs contract worth over 100 million euros with the Philippine Navy for AgustaWestland AW159 helicopters

The helicopters will be delivered in 2018 and will perform anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare primary missions The contract also includes support and training package …

Civilian aviation news March 30, 2016

Cessna delivers Citation CJ3+ to fractional operator AirSprint Inc. in Canada

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, this week delivered a Canadian registered Cessna Citation CJ3+ aircraft to…

Civilian aviation news March 30, 2016

Air New Zealand mulls Virgin Australia exit

Air New Zealand announced it was considering selling its stake in Virgin Australia, saying it wanted to look at other uses for the capital it…

Civilian aviation news March 30, 2016

Ryukyu Air Commuter Unveils Bombardier Q400 Cargo‑Combi Aircraft in Okinawa

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated today with Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan as the airline unveiled two of its Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft…

Civilian aviation news March 30, 2016

“Lining up” for innovation: A new non-destructive testing tool takes off with the Airbus A350 XWB

An easy-to-use testing tool for inspecting the composite airframe of Airbus’ popular A350 XWB jetliner has become a commercial success itself, with key airline customers…