Airbus Helicopters has reached new heights: the latest version of the H145 has set its skids down on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 6,962 meters (22,840 feet). This is the first time a twin-engine helicopter has landed at this altitude, confirming the performance and the extensive flight envelope of the
Robinson Helicopter Company announced that the R66 Turbine fleet has surpassed 1,000,000 flight hours. The R66 with a Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine achieved the million-hour mark without a single reported in-flight engine failure. This accomplishment demonstrates a level of reliability that exceeds EASA’s stringent requirements for single-engine helicopters performing commercial operations. Certified in October 2010,
FPG Amentum, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing / management company and Munich-based asset and lease manager LHI Group have announced the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300. This is the second aircraft in a two-aircraft transaction, following the first delivery during the second quarter of 2019. Both aircraft were acquired new in a sale and leaseback transaction
JetBlue’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, has officially entered scheduled service marking the start of a new and exciting future for the airline’s modern fleet. Featuring increased fuel efficiency, an extended range and the very best in customer comfort, the aircraft will benefit the airline’s customers, crewmembers and investors. The new aircraft officially entered scheduled
After many months of working closely with Adria Airways (Adria) in Slovenia a to improve its financial condition, on September 24, AeroCentury gave notice to Adria of the termination of its leases for two CRJ 900 aircraft with immediate effect, due to the accumulation of substantial payment defaults by the airline under its leases with
The Pearl 15, the latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s business aviation engine portfolio, has received official certification by Transport Canada (TCA). The engine, which was developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, is the exclusive engine option for the newest members of Bombardier’s Global business jet family, namely the
SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s cargo division, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) as the India-based carrier expands its air cargo operation to better serve one of the world’s most populated regions, and offer new route options. “We are expanding the markets we currently serve, particularly in the Middle East, Hong Kong and
Textron Aviation has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its innovative super-midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Longitude, paving the way for customer deliveries. FAA Type Certification follows the most robust flight, structural and component qualification testing completed on a Citation to date. The experimental and demo fleet completed close to 6,000 hours of flight time. In addition to 11,000
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Airbus A321-200neo LR aircraft on long-term lease to Air Astana. Featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1133G engines, this aircraft is the first of seven A321-200neo aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ALC’s order book with Airbus. Air Astana is the principal airline and flag carrier of
Bombardier’s Global aircraft platform has achieved a significant in-service milestone with the U.S. Air Force in special-mission configuration. A fleet of four modified Global aircraft has collectively flown 100,000 hours since entering service. These aircraft are an integral part of the Air Force’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program, an airborne communications relay that extends
