October 2018

Civilian aviation news October 17, 2018

Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145

Amsterdam, Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145’s Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three…

Civilian aviation news October 17, 2018

C Series Aircraft Lands at École nationale d’aérotechnique to Start New Training Mission

The CS100 aircraft donated by Bombardier was welcomed by hundreds of students at the École nationale d’aérotechnique This aircraft will enhance aerospace technical training by…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 16, 2018

Textron Aviation debuts new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today unveiled the new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention &…

Civilian aviation news October 16, 2018

German HEMS Operator DRF Luftrettung to expand its H145 fleet

At Helitech, Airbus Helicopters and DRF Luftrettung have signed a contract about the delivery of three H145s in 2019. This will bring the H145 fleet…

General Aviation News October 16, 2018

Racer high-speed demonstrator passes preliminary design review milestone

Airbus Helicopters continues to progress with the development of its Racer (Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) technology demonstrator, funded by European Union’s H2020 framework through the…

Civilian aviation news October 16, 2018

Helitrans expands H125 fleet with four additional helicopters

Norway’s helicopter operator Helitrans has acquired four light single H125 Airbus helicopters for a wide range of missions that cover power line construction and firefighting…

Civilian aviation news October 16, 2018

SAF expands fleet with an order for six light single and light twin helicopters

French Alps-based civil operator SAF Group has ordered six new Airbus’ helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) operations, mountain rescue, aerial work and passenger transport….

General Aviation News October 15, 2018

Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 Business Jet Program on Schedule for Delivery in 2019, with Flight Testing 70% Complete

The Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft offer more range, larger cabins and a smoother ride than competitor aircraft Seventy per cent of total flight test hours complete, with…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 15, 2018

Aviation News

October 2018

Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145

C Series Aircraft Lands at École nationale d’aérotechnique to Start New Training Mission

Textron Aviation debuts new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup

German HEMS Operator DRF Luftrettung to expand its H145 fleet

Racer high-speed demonstrator passes preliminary design review milestone

Helitrans expands H125 fleet with four additional helicopters

SAF expands fleet with an order for six light single and light twin helicopters

Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 Business Jet Program on Schedule for Delivery in 2019, with Flight Testing 70% Complete

Boeing Business Jets Delivers First BBJ MAX Airplane

Kuwait Airways: newest customer of the A330neo

Airbus, Delta Air Lines partner on Skywise open-data platform and predictive maintenance services

Boeing Delivers SpiceJet’s First 737 MAX Airplane