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The 300th Kodiak delivery marks a new milestone for this rugged and capable multi-role workhorse, underscoring Daher’s commitment to its future as part of the company’s single-engine turboprop-powered aircraft product portfolio.
Another Bombardier Challenger VP-BBA in a new branded livery has joined the Sirius Aero aircraft fleet.
The European Business Aviation community supports the European Commission’s proposal to update the rules on coordination of safe and free movement in the EU focusing on a ‘person-based approach' but considers that after 2 years of experience of the covid-19 pandemic, this approach should avoid the repetition of inefficient actions and measures.
Airbus Helicopters reinforced its support and services with three European customers at the European Rotors trade fair in Cologne, Germany, further demonstrating the company's commitment to providing solutions that respond to operator requirements.
FAI Technik GmbH, the expanding German MRO supplier and part of the FAI Aviation Group was honoured in the 2021 Middle East Aviation Awards on 16th November when it scooped the Innovation in Engineering Category for its work on Project Pearl, a multi-million Euro refurbishment of a pre-owned Bombardier Global Express.
RAS, the long-established and internationally respected aircraft interior, exterior, and completions company based at the UK’s Biggin Hill airport, has announced its receipt of EASA Part 145 approval.
Nova Capital, the European independent helicopter and aircraft lessor, has announced the award of a sale and leaseback facility for six factory new Airbus H145D3 helicopters in emergency medical services configuration, including two options.
Urban air mobility (UAM) company, Blade India has entered into a partnership with Airbus, to further expand its on-demand helicopter services. To meet the significant demand and response in India, Blade will be inducting five new H125 to its fleet initially.
The premiere of the new trade fair for rotorcraft, EUROPEAN ROTORS, exceeded the expectations of the organisers: The show floor was completely booked with over 150 exhibitors, the number of visitors had reached the maximum allowed by the authorities and the extensive conference programme was very well received.
Turkish aviation start-up Mavi Air, founded by Alex Sahni, is preparing to launch helicopter shuttle services for the Turkish Riviera around the city of Bodrum.
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Textron Aviation announced its new single-engine turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali, took to the skies for the first time. The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali.
«Russian Helicopters» Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Bangladesh have signed a contract for the delivery of two cutting-edge Mi-171A2 heavy multipurpose helicopters. Under the terms and conditions of the contract, the two rotrcrafts are to be delivered to the customer in Q1 2023.
Jet Aviation announced that five of its global MROs have been named Designated Maintenance Facilities (DMFs) by Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney. The company’s five newly appointed Pratt & Whitney DMFs are located in Singapore; Cairns, Australia; Hong Kong, Manila, The Philippines; and Basel, Switzerland.
Bell Textron Inc. announced the sale of the first Bell 505 NXi in Slovakia to WELLPHARMA S.R.O., marking the second Bell 505 sale in the country in 2021.
Airbus has signed a trilateral agreement with Thales and Diehl Aerospace for the joint development of the flight control computers of CityAirbus NextGen. The central flight control system of CityAirbus NextGen, the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) being developed by Airbus, will combine extraordinary computing power with lightweight design and highest safety standards.
Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz have signed a renewal of the highly successful design collaboration which introduced the concept of partnerships between the automotive and aerospace industries in 2010.
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group and Chairman of Dubai Airports; Comlux, one of the leaders in business aviation, transaction and completion services, announced the signing of an agreement with Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, to develop a hangar facility at MBRAH that spreads across 12,000 square meters of land.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings through the third quarter of 2021.