Content Archive: July 2014
Charter & Fractional
Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order
Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.
Aircraft
Kobe Steel Forges A350 Gear Win
Japan-based Kobe is to provide titanium landing gear forgings for the new Airbus twin-jet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Taps UTAS for Support And New EFB
UTC Aerospace Systems has won new business supporting Airbus’ Flight Hour Services.
AgustaWestland Helicopters at Farnborough Epitomize Dual-role Concept
The technologies and materials adopted in the AW139 were selected according to safety standards that are equal to or higher than military requirements.
Aircraft
AgustaWestland Orders Add Up At Farnborough
Company also announces million-hour milestone for AW139 fleet.
Textron Aviation Shows Off Special Mission Line-up
The company is showing a King Air 350ER, a Grand Caravan EX, an AT-6 turboprop, T-6C Texan trainer and the new Textron AirLand Scorpion tactical jet.
Bombardier Forecasts Bizjet Dip, But Commercial Up
Bombardier’s commercial and business aircraft forecast projects a healthy number of deliveries during the next 20 years, although down from last year.
Eastern Air Lines Signs MoU With Mitsubishi For 20 MRJ90s
Japanese manufacturer plans U.S. flight test center at Grant County International Airport at Moses Lake, Washington.
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Takes Shape As First Flight Approaches
Brazil has been committed to the KC-390 since 2010, and finalized its order for 28 in May. The first delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2016.
