Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, released that its Gogo Biz service will expand to include voice capabilities, beginning October 1st. Gogo Biz was originally launched in 2009 as an Internet-only service in the business aviation market. Because Gogo Biz operates on Aircell’s air-to-ground technology, its
Turbomeca (Safran) unveiled for the first time the Ardiden 3G engine installed on a prototype of the Russian helicopter Kamov 62, at the MAKS air show. The maiden flight is scheduled for the next few weeks. The Colombian operator Vertical de Aviacion ordered five Kamov 62 helicopters on the opening day of the air show.
HEICO CORPORATION reported that net income increased 25% to a record $28.9m for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, up from $23.1m for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, net income increased 18% to a record $72.6m from $61.4m for the first nine months of fiscal 2012.
Unique Airmotive Services (UAS) announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has given UAS their EASA certificate (Cert #EASA.145.6499). This approval will allow UAS to pursue a number of International Airlines as well as International Maintenance and Repair Organizations (MRO’s) for the repair and overhaul of their APU’s and Accessories.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Ilyushin Finance Co (IFC) signed two firm contracts for the delivery of 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The first contract included five SSJ100 LR aircraft in 103-seat configuration. An increased passenger capacity will be provided by means of slimmer seats installation. The first deliveries are expected at the end of
On August 27 a three-party delivery contract for six Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft was signed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), UTair Aviation and VEB-Leasing at the International Aviation Space Salon MAKS. The delivery of the aircraft is scheduled for 2014. Pursuant to the contract VEB-Leasing purchases from SCAC six Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft totaling
Turbomeca (Safran) announced the signature of a MRO Licence Agreement with Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA), paving the way for UWCA to become a Repair and Overhaul Facility in Russia for Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 and Ardiden 3G engines, powering Ka-226T and Ka-62 Helicopters respectively. Ural Works of Civil Aviation will be approved for performing
Russian airlines Aeroflot, UTair and aircraft leasing firm Aviation Capital Services (ACS) have ordered a total of 126 avionics suites from Honeywell Aerospace (HON) for installation on their latest fleets. Honeywell’s avionics suites feature the latest systems to maximize safety, increase passenger comfort and reduce pilot workload. Deliveries start in 2013 and include: 16 avionics
UK-based passenger aircraft seat manufacturer Acro Aircraft Seating has announced that KLM Cityhopper (KLC) and Fokker Services have signed a contract to replace the seats on the airline’s entire Fokker 70 fleet with its new Acro Ultra seats. Distinguished by its light weight and slim design of the seatback, this is the first time that
Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry (HEAI), Embraer’s joint venture with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), reported that the first Legacy 650 large executive jet assembled in China, successfully completed its maiden flight August 26th. Delivery of the first Legacy 650 is scheduled for the end of 2013. Embraer’s test pilots flew the aircraft for about
