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EA-18G moves to Operational Evaluation
Growel trials. photo: US Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — In a culmination of milestones over the past year and a half, the EA-18G Growler has moved to Operational Evaluation (OpEval).
The Growler, replacing the EA-6B Prowler,… Continue reading
Eurocopter announces the Sale of 10 EC155 B1 Dauphins and 5 AS350 B3 Ecureuils at Airshow China in Zhuhai
Photo: Eurocopter
The world’s no.1 helicopter manufacturer affirms its leading position in the civil and parapublic markets in China
Eurocopter and its subsidiary in China sign for 10 EC155 B1s with Citic Offshore Helicopter (COHC), the main offshore operator and… Continue reading
Boeing Forecasts Long-Term Growth in Air Cargo Traffic
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 04, 2008 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] said that world air cargo growth will expand at a 5.8 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic tripling through 2027, according to Boeing’s… Continue reading
BOC Aviation orders 20 A320 family aircraft
A320 prototype 1987 leBourget France. archive Aviationnews.eu
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing unit of Bank of China, has placed additional firm orders with Airbus for 20 A320 Family aircraft. The announcement was made today at the Zhuhai Air Show… Continue reading
Rolls-Royce wins $400M orders in China from BOC Aviation and Sichuan Airlines
Rolls-Royce today announced orders worth more than $400 million from customers in China. BOC Aviation, the leading Asia-based aircraft leasing company, has selected market-leading Trent 700 engines worth $180 million for five Airbus A330 freighters. Rolls-Royce also has a $230… Continue reading
Pratt & Whitney Wins US$233 Million Order for V2500 Engines from Sichuan Airlines
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – November 4, 2008 – Sichuan Airlines has selected the International Aero Engines V2500 SelectOneâ„¢ engine to power 18 Airbus A320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2009 and 2012. The agreement includes a long-term V2500Select® aftermarket… Continue reading