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Singapore Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for up to 15 Airbus A330s
Singapore Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins avionics, including its WXR-2100 MultiScan™ Threat Detection System and GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver(MMR), for up to 15 new Airbus A330s. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2013.
“Singapore Airlines continues to select our most advanced… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin’s Fighting Falcon Evolves With New F-16V
Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16 today at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit – all… Continue reading
GULFSTREAM G650 COMPLETES CERTIFICATION MILESTONES FOR SPEEDS, HYDRAULICS AND FLY-BY-WIRE FLIGHT CONTROLS
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 continues to make significant progress in the flight-test program on the path to type certification later this year from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
As of Jan. 25,… Continue reading
Vietnam’s Southern Vietnam Helicopter Corporation acquires its fourth Eurocopter EC225 helicopter for offshore oil and gas operations
The Southern Vietnam Helicopter Corporation of Vietnam (VNH South) signed a contract today with Eurocopter South East Asia for its fourth EC225 heavy helicopter. This acquisition follows closely on its last purchase of the same aircraft type six months ago,… Continue reading
Boeing, New European Airline Volotea Agree to 717 Leasing Deal
- All-717 fleet to be basis for low-cost carrier serving small, midsized cities
- Modern, fuel-efficient twinjet ideally suited to European market
Boeing 717 test aircraft, Photo: M. van Leeuwen ZAPP
The Boeing 717 will be the foundation for new European low-cost… Continue reading
Bell Boeing Delivers First Block C V-22 Osprey to U.S. Marine Corps
Latest Osprey variant features new weather radar, improvements in electronic warfare systems, situational awareness and aircrew comfort
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter,a Textron [NYSE: TXT] company, has announced… Continue reading
ATR selects Fokker Services Asia as ‘MRO Network’ member
On the occasion of the Singapore Airshow, the European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Fokker Services Asia today announced the signature of an agreement covering airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services of ATR aircraft operating in South East Asia at… Continue reading
Airbus “talks the talk” on environmental efficiency
Airbus’ commitment as a leader in reducing the air transport industry’s environmental impact is being highlighted during daily presentations by company managers at the Singapore Airshow’s “Green Pavilion” exhibit.
Its corporate strategy – which is based on a life-cycle approach… Continue reading
Bhutan’s Drukair orders an Airbus A319 with Sharklets
Drukair, the flag carrier of landlocked Eastern Himalayan mountain Kingdom of Bhutan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an Airbus A319 aircraft fitted w ith fuel saving Sharklets to complement its existing fleet of two A319s.
Surrounded by… Continue reading
Airbus to launch A330P2F cargo conversion programme with ST Aerospace and EADS EFW
Airbus, ST Aerospace and EADS EFW have signed an MoU for a strategic partnership to develop the A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme. This agreement, setting out the project’s foundation and granting Authorisation To Offer[1]for the A330P2F, was signed by… Continue reading
Airbus Military signs contract with Indonesia for nine C295 aircraft
Airbus Military has signed today a firm contract with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) to supply nine C295 military transport aircraft for delivery to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
The contract between PT DI and the Ministry of Defense of… Continue reading