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Israel Aerospace Industries’ Heron UAS Has Reached Full Operational Capability Under the German Armed Forces in Afghanistan
The German Air Force recently announced that the “Heron”, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)’ advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS), has achieved full operational capability (FOC) under its activities in Afghanistan.
It’s a significant milestone for the program, where IAI provided its… Continue reading
Heli-Union Takes Delivery of Two S-76C++â„¢ Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the delivery of two S-76C++â„¢ helicopters to Heli-Union for use in offshore oil missions. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
The contract for these aircraft was signed in November 2010. With this delivery,… Continue reading
Bell Helicopter’s 407GX and 407AH Make International Debut
PARIS, FRANCE (June 20, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will display its newest helicopters, the 407GX and 407AH, at the Paris International Air Show, June 20-26, 2011, at Le Bourget, Paris, France, making it the first international… Continue reading
GE Capital Aviation Services signs order for 15 ATR 72-600, plus 15 options
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric [NYSE: GE] and European turboprop manufacturer ATR, today announced a new order for 15 ATR 72-600s, plus 15 options. The deal is valued at approximately… Continue reading
First China Southern Airlines A380 rolled out of paint shop
The first A380 for China Southern Airlines has been rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg bearing the airline’s distinctive livery.
The aircraft is the first of five A380s ordered by the airline. China Southern Airlines will become… Continue reading
Bell Helicopter Huey II Fleet Surpasses 300,000 Flight Hours
PARIS, FRANCEÂ (June 20, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced its Huey II fleet recently surpassed the 300,000 flight hour milestone.
“This significant accomplishment is testament to the supportability and multi-mission capability of the Huey II,”… Continue reading
Major Network Carrier Places Firm Order for 10 CSeries Aircraft; Will Take First CS100 Aircraft Delivery
Airline becomes sixth customer for the CSeries aircraft program
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a major network carrier will be the first operator to take delivery… Continue reading
Boeing Statement on Air Lease Corporation Agreement for up to 33 Airplanes
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today at the Paris Air Show that Air Lease Corporation (ALC) will purchase up to 33 airplanes. The agreement calls for 14 firm orders and four options for Next-Generation 737-800s, as well as five 777-300ERs (Extended… Continue reading
Boeing Signs Orders and Commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinentals
LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced orders and commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinentals. Â Placed by two undisclosed customers, the combined deals are… Continue reading
Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Six 777-300ERs
LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Qatar Airways today announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes at the international 2011 Paris Air Show. The order is valued at $ 1.7 billion… Continue reading
SAS orders 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
SAS has signed a firm order for 30 A320neo Family aircraft, as part of its strategy to streamline its fleet with more fuel-efficient new aircraft. These new A320neos will join the airline’s existing fleet of eight A321s and four A319s,… Continue reading
Saudi Arabian Airlines orders more Airbus A330-300s
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has placed a firm order for four additional A330-300 aircraft in addition to the eight ordered in July 2008, taking the total order for the type to 12.
Saudi Arabian Airlines placed its… Continue reading