Bombardier Defense recently marked a significant milestone by delivering the sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab, the Swedish defense supplier. Saab will now undertake the task of transforming this aircraft into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye, destined to serve in the Swedish Air Force. This collaboration between Bombardier and
Daher has delivered a turboprop-powered Kodiak 100 to the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, which becomes a new customer as well as the initial operator of this multi-mission aircraft equipped with a composite five-blade propeller. The North Carolina Forest Service will utilise its Kodiak 100 as a “load aircraft,” which carries equipment and supplies
In a ground-breaking move towards sustainable aviation, Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity, has announced the launch of Ecojet, the world’s first electric airline, powered entirely by renewable energy. This revolutionary initiative is set to transform the aviation industry by making emission-free air travel a reality for the first time. Ecojet’s fleet will consist of
Airbus Helicopters has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Airbus Helicopters and the Chinese helicopter industry. With this certification in place, the company is now authorised to commence H175 deliveries in China, a highly demanding market for civil helicopters
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27
Rex has recently finalised lease agreements for two more Boeing 737-800NGs, bringing its current fleet of 737 aircraft to nine. These additions are part of Rex’s strategic plan to enhance its domestic network and facilitate expansion. The new planes are expected to arrive in the country by the end of July and mid-September, respectively. The
In the afternoon of July 14, 2023, a second C919 aircraft was officially delivered to China Eastern Airlines. A “three certificate” issuance and delivery ceremony was held for the China Eastern Airlines‘ C919 aircraft in the flight test complex building of the Zhuqiao base of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) Relevant personnel and
Delta Air Lines (Delta) is continuing with its plans to streamline its fuel-efficient fleet with the announcement of its execution of options for 12 new Airbus A220 single-aisle jets. Including these options, the American carrier has 70 A220s on order which, when delivered, will see Delta’s fleet grow to 131 A220-family aircraft. “The A220-300 offers
Coulson Aviation has been selected as the only private helicopter operator for the fifth consecutive year to support Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to fight wildfires. Contracting with Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County fire departments with its fleet of Very Large Helitankers, pilots and support crews, this new contract extends Coulson’s support of
Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by AvMet International (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. The fleet will support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology programme for cloud seeding. AvMet and its partners Weather Modification International (WMI) and Fargo Jet
