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Bundeswehr orders seven H145s
Bundeswehr orders seven H145 search and rescue helicopters 13 December 2018 The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven H145 helicopters to replace the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) obsolete Bell UH-1D search and rescue fleet. The aircraft will be delivered in 2020 and will be stationed at the […]
Three more A330 MRTTs for France
France orders three more Airbus A330 MRTT tankers 13 December 2018 Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further three A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft. The aircraft, known as Phénix in French service, constitute the third and final tranche of the multi-year contract […]
German Heron 1 contract extended
Germany extends contracts for Heron 1s in Afghanistan and Mali 12 December 2018 Germany has extended the successful operation of the Heron 1 drones by Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH, a company of Airbus, until mid of 2020. These contracts have been signed with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support […]
First 787-9 for Royal Air Maroc
Boeing delivers first 787-9 for Royal Air Maroc 11 December 2018 Boeing today delivered the first 787-9 for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the 787 Dreamliner family to the airline’s fleet. Boeing says the new aircraft offers more seats and more range, which will help Morocco’s flag carrier grow its international business. […]
Japan signs for second KC-46 tanker
Boeing on contract for second KC-46 for Japan 10 December 2018 The US Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s second Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. Boeing was awarded the initial FMS contract for Japan’s first aircraft and miscellaneous logistics services in December 2017 following […]
More HCare for Lithuanian AF Dauphins
Lithuanian Air Force renews Dauphin HCare Infinite contract 10 December 2018 The Lithuanian Air Force (LAF) has renewed its HCare Infinite material management contract for its fleet of three Dauphin AS365 N3+ search and rescue (SAR) helicopters following achievement of 97 percent average fleet availability over a three-year period. These helicopters entered service performing SAR […]
Another record for G650ER
Gulfstream G650ER establishes New York-Dubai record 10 December 2018 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation today announced that the ultralong-range Gulfstream G650ER has completed a record-breaking flight en route to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show in Dubai. The aircraft bested the previous world speed record by one hour and 48 minutes. The […]
Boeing announces BBJ 777X business jet
Boeing launches longest-range business jet BBJ 777X 10 December 2018 Boeing Business Jets today announced it is launching the BBJ 777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that it says can fly more than half way around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built. “Our most exclusive customers want to travel […]
First F-35s arrive at Williamtown
First F-35s arrive in Australia 10 December 2018 By Nigel Pittaway The first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters to be permanently based in Australia arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown this morning. The two aircraft (A35-009 and 010) had earlier set a record on their trans-Pacific ferry flight from the United States, with the […]
Avolon firms order for 100 A320neos
Avolon firms up order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft 7 December 2018 Dublin, Ireland headquartered aircraft lessor Avolon has firmed up an order for 75 A320neos and 25 A321neos. The agreement is the single largest order for Airbus aircraft ever placed by the company. The agreement takes Avolon’s cumulative orders with Airbus to 284 aircraft […]
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