Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M new-generation airlifter during a flight test campaign in Spain. The test campaign took place in daylight conditions with a minimum operating height of 150 ft, flight speeds as low as 125 knots and drops involving up to 20 tonnes of water from the
Embraer delivered 32 jets in the second quarter of 2022, of which 11 were commercial and 21 were executive jets (12 light and nine large). As of June 30, the company has delivered a total of 46 aircraft (17 commercial and 29 executive). The firm order backlog at the end of 2Q22 stood at US$17.8
The Kodiak 900 has made its world debut at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 25, with Daher’s introduction of this larger, faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100 – filling out the company’s airplane product line in joining the TBM 910 and TBM 960 very-fast turboprop aircraft. Inheriting the Kodiak 100’s remarkable qualities as
Los Angeles-based Ampaire has announced the successful completion of an 1,880-statute-mile mission from Los Angeles to Oshkosh in Wisconsin. The journey included a record-breaking 1,135 non-stop flight for an electric-hybrid aircraft between Mojave in California and Hays in Kansas on July 21. Compared to a standard Cessna Skymaster, the EEL produced fuel savings of approximately
German Airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has selected the A320neo family to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The agreement will cover 41 aircraft, via lease and via direct purchase. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. “After we will have replaced our entire long-haul fleet with state-of-the-art two-litre aircraft by the beginning of 2024,
After departing the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, made its debut landing at London’s iconic City Airport (LCY), demonstrating the aircraft’s steep approach capability. The visit, in anticipation of the aircraft’s certification for steep approach into London City at the end of this year, included ground handling tests and other preparations for the
BOC Aviation has announced the placement of six Airbus A320neo aircraft with South American ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART Airlines SpA (JetSMART). All six aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® PW1100G-JM engines and are scheduled for delivery in 2024. “We are excited to work with BOC Aviation in the management of our fleet plans towards
Rex has taken delivery of another SAAB 340 turboprop, further bolstering its fleet of aircraft operating to regional and rural destinations in every State in Australia. The 34-seat aircraft, registered VH-ZPO, arrived in Australia from the United States on July 20 and will enter service once final engineering and regulatory checks have been completed. Rex’s
Dublin, Ireland-based AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced at the Farnborough International Airshow that it has ordered five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, bringing the global leasing agent’s total orders to 125 of the 787 that are owned or on order. Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap, said, “AerCap is the world’s largest 787 customer and
Saltchuk Aviation has placed an order for up to four more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The deal includes three firm orders and one option for the efficient medium wide-body freighter. “We continue to see long-term air cargo trends that support fleet growth in the markets served by our three air cargo brands, and are
