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Rotorcraft

Era's AW139 Fleet Tops 200,000 Hours

Leonardo says it remains on track to deliver the AW609 tiltrotor to Era Group next year.
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Aircraft

Qatar Executive Adds Two Gulfstreams

The latest additions, including a G650ER and a G500, bring the Middle Eastern company's fleet of business jets to 18.
Aircraft

Mexico Approves Butler ADS-B STC for Older Learjets

Butler Aviation's STC for ADS-B Out applies to Learjet models 31, 31A, 35, 35A, 36, 36A and 60.
Aircraft

Airbus Says IAG Narrowbody Tender Remains Open to A320

An LOI covering 200 Boeing 737 Max jets does not guarantee Airbus won’t ultimately win a firm order for A320s instead, according to Airbus CEO Faury.
Regulations and Government

ECCAA Seeks FAA Guidance over St. Vincent 747-400 Registration Plan

One Caribbean’s request to put a 747-400 on the SVG register represents ECCAA’s biggest-ever certification challenge.
Rotorcraft

Japan Police Orders First Subaru Bell 412EPX

Companies co-developed helicopter for Japan Ministry of Defense.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters, Safran To Team On VTOL Technologies

Airbus and Safran are teaming on new eco-friendly VTOL technologies as part of the Horizon Europe program
Aircraft

KC-390 Aims at Airlifter Market

The KC-390 taps Embraer resources around the globe.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Lines Up Greener Future With UltraFan

Rolls-Royce is investing heavily in its UltraFan and the Advance technology program so it can be ready for airframers' next gen aircraft.
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Aircraft

Qantas Becomes Latest Customer for Airbus A321XLR

The deal involves a new firm order for 10 airplanes and a conversion of an existing order for 26 A320neos.
Training and Workforce

Women are Winners in CAE Flight Scholarship

CAE is trying to increase diversity among the pilot population with its new scholarship program.
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DLR's Falcon 20 Assists with Climate Change Research

DLR's Falcon 20 has been undertaking atmospheric research missions for more than four decades
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Aircraft

Viking Teams with Cascade on CL-215T, CL-415 Upgrade

Cascade will install and certify the avionics upgrade, produce integration kits, and complete at least 10 installations.

Visegrad4 Seek To Boost Their Air Power

Boosting defenses while also trying to maintain relations with Russia, due to needing to maintain legacy equipment, is not easy.
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No Alternative to Ballistic Missile Defense in Central Eastern Europe

It seems there's no alternative to ballistic missile defense in central Eastern Europe.
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Regulations and Government

One Aviation Requests Court Approval for Asset Sale

The proposed Section 363 sale would allow debtor-in-possession Citiking International, or a higher bidder, to buy the company’s assets out of bankruptcy.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Saint-Gobain Sully and Satair Renew, Expand Partnership

Saint-Gobain Sully and Satair renew, expand partnership
Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Cirrus Vision Jet AD

The new document reinforces the emergency AD issued in April after several incidents of improper activation of flight protection systems in the light jet.
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Rotorcraft

Shell Australia Renews Helicopter Transport with CHC

CHC has transported more than 50,000 passengers under previous agreements with Shell.
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Aircraft

KLM Inks Deal for up to 35 Embraer E195-E2s

Air France KLM subsidiary will receive its first aircraft in 2021.
Aircraft

AeroTec, magniX To Electrify Caravans

Modification work to install and certify the 750-hp magni500 electric propulsion system on Cessna 208 already underway

Aviation Sustainability Takes New Urgency in Paris

Paris Air Show highlighted featured the signing of agreements from key industry leaders increasing commitments to sustainability.
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Aircraft

American Airlines Orders 50 A321XLRs

The order includes the conversion of 30 of the airline’ s existing A321neo slots
Avionics

ADS-B Maker Appareo Acquires EFB Developer Aerovie

Acquisition allows integration of earlier Stratus receivers with Aerovie's electronic flight bag.
Training and Workforce

Decimomannu Selected as Second Base for IFTS

The Italian air force and Leonardo have selected Decimomannu as the location for their International Fighter Training School.
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AIM-9X Added to NASAMS Armory

Normally considered and air-to-air weapon, the AIM-9X has been successfully tested from the NASAMS launcher without modification
Aircraft

P&W’s GoFly Contest Nearing Last Phase

Winner of contest to build VTOL personal flying device to claim $100,000 Disruptor Award.
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Aircraft

Accipiter To Acquire 20 A320neo Aircraft

The purchase agreement marks the Dublin-based lessor’s first direct order from an aircraft manufacturer
Aircraft

ISR Saab Returns To Paris

CAE Aviation has acquired the fortmer Saab MSA demonstrator and further modified it for contract ISR work.
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Apollo Astronauts Land at Paris Air Show

Three Apollo astronauts recalled their lunar exploits a half-century later at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
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