Content Archive: May 2017

Aircraft

Redesigned Mi-8 On Display But Not Yet Certified

The Mi-171A2 borrows from the Mi-38: both helicopters appeared at the HeliRussia 2017 show.
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Aircraft

Belarus Buys More Russian Jets, Helicopters

The country has become the fifth to receive Yak-130s, and has renewed its fleet of Mil Mi-8s.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Breaks Ground On H135 Assembly Line in China

The assembly line is part of a $790 million, 2016 framework agreement that calls for the assembly of 100 H135s in China over the next 10 years.

Triumph, Bombardier Reach Settlement on Wing Dispute

Triumph CEO Crowley said it is "highly unlikely" that its Aerostructures unit (Vought Aircraft) will file for insolvency.
Accidents

Mix-up Leads to Landing on Occupied Runway

The King Air B200 landed on Runway 17 while ground personnel were there preparing to launch gliders.
Accidents

Learjet Fatal Occurred in a Circling Approach

The aircraft was less than a mile from Runway 6 when it turned right to circle for approach, but aircraft typically are 3.8-nm during the right turn.

Second Auction the Charm: Elvis’ Former JetStar Sold

Bidding failed to reach reserves during the first attempt to auction the airplane in 2008.
Aircraft

Russia's Irkut MC-21-300 Performs First Flight

Maiden mission from Irkutsk lasts 30 minutes
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo To Deliver 10 AW189s to Russia's Rosneft

Oil-and-gas giant could take a total of 200, if a larger deal goes through
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'Challenging Environment' Spurs Cuts at Falcon Jet

The company is shrinking its workforce by less than 6 percent.