On August 16th the first A380 for China Southern Airlines took to the skies for the start of a final phase of flight and ground tests. The tests are being carried out from Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg, where the aircraft has undergone painting and full cabin furnishing. During the upcoming programme of flights, all cabin systems
AgustaWestland has appointed Helipark in São Paulo, Brazil, as an AgustaWestland Authorised Service Centre for its range of commercial helicopters. The appointment of Helipark in Brazil will be followed in the coming months by the appointment of additional AgustaWestland Authorised Service Centres in other countries of Latin America, including Argentina, Chile and Colombia further expanding
Boeing released that Japan Airlines will expand Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage to its future Boeing 787 fleet. AHM is a software system that monitors, collects and analyzes airplane data to give airplane customers valuable, real-time maintenance information. This information allows Japan Airlines to initiate the needed maintenance immediately upon arrival at the airport gate.
Bombardier released that a European airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a firm order for four Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners. The transaction includes options on an additional four Q400 NextGen aircraft. Based on the Q400 NextGen aircraft list price, the firm order is valued at approximately $126 million.
Japan Coast Guard, Eurocopter Group and Eurocopter Japan have signed a contract for the supply of three additional EC225 helicopters to the Japan Coast Guard. These aircraft will be the first civilian helicopters to be equipped with the most advanced mission system, to be deployed for search and rescue as well as law enforcement missions.
Thai Airways International (THAI) finalized a firm order for six 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. The order completes an agreement to purchase Boeing 777-300ERs announced during the Paris Air Show in June. At list prices, the order is valued at $1.7 billion. THAI currently operates nearly every 777 model produced, including the 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-300 and 777-300ER.
Gazprom Avia and PowerJet signed an agreement for the support of 20 SaM146 propulsion system dedicated to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100). This Customer Support Agreement plans out the general contractual terms to be applied between Gazprom Avia and PowerJet concerning product support, documentation, training, on-site support and engine warranties. It will enable PowerJet to
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and -Gazprom komplekt- signed а contract at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS, for the purchase of 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95LR aircraft to upgrade the fleet of Gazprom Avia. The order is valued at $323 million at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013.
Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. The final flight occurred on August 13th onboard ZA102, the ninth 787 to be built. Capt. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for the 787 program, brought ZA102 back to its home base at Paine Field in Everett, following a 90 minute
At the International Aviation and Space Salon -MAKS 2011- in Zhukovsky, a financial leasing agreement was signed between JSC VEB-Leasing, subsidiary of State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), UTair airline and JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. According to the terms of the agreement JSC VEB-Leasing purchases 24 SSJ100 aircraft from JSC SCA and transfers
