Russian Helicopters launches tests of VRT300 UAV 20 April 2018 VR-Technologies design bureau, part of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) started bench tests of the main systems and assemblies of the VRT300 unmanned helicopter. Aircraft flight tests are scheduled to begin by the end of 2018. To date, functional and technical configuration of […]
Alsim announces new Airliner simulator 20 April 2018 Alsim, the 24-year-old global flight simulator manufacturer, announced their newest and largest flight training device to date, ‘The Airliner’, at the World Airline Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando, Florida. Developed for advanced airline pilot training programmes at high-end flight schools and training centres, the Airliner is a […]
Drukair opts for the A320neo 20 April 2018 Drukair, the flag carrier of Eastern Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, has signed a purchase agreement for one A320neo to support its growth plans and complement its existing fleet of three A319s. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap-1A26E1 engines optimised for high altitude operations and will […]
Boeing Australia leader honoured for contributions to aerospace 19 April 2018 Boeing Phantom Works International Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jane Hunter has been honoured at the A18 Airspace Awards, receiving the Outstanding Contribution to the Aviation/Aerospace Sectors – Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia award. The award recognised the critical role Jane has played in the advancement […]
Good news on baggage for airline passengers 19 April 2018 Airlines around the world have once again improved the rate of baggage delivery, this is according to the SITA 2018 Baggage Report published today. This continues the improvement trend of more than a decade which has seen baggage mishandling drop by 70 percent since 2007. […]
Air New Zealand continues reign as Australia’s No.1 company 19 April 2018 For the second consecutive year, proudly Kiwi airline Air New Zealand has been recognised as Australia’s most reputable company in the Reputation Institute’s annual Australia Corporate Reputation Index. In ranking first, Air New Zealand has trumped homegrown carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia which […]
Bombardier delivers first Challenger 650 to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega 18 April 2018 Bombardier is pleased to announce that it has delivered the first Challenger 650 aircraft converted into an air ambulance, to long-standing customer Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. The Swiss air ambulance service will take possession of two more Challenger 650 aircraft this year, replacing its […]
Sikorsky details German team for heavylift helicopter competition 18 April 2018 Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced its German industrialisation plan for competing in the German Air Force “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber” (STH) Programme with the heavy lift helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion. Rheinmetall Group, which has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Sikorsky, will lead in-service […]
Delivery of C-27J Spartan battlefield aircraft completed 18 April 2018 The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today welcomed the 10th and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF Base Richmond. Minister for Defence, Senator Marise Payne, and Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, congratulated RAAF on completing the upgrade to the Australian […]
Primera takes delivery of its first A321neo 16 April 2018 Primera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo at an event in Hamburg in the presence of Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and president of Primera Travel Group and Kimon Sotiropoulos, vice president Sales Northern and Central Europe from Airbus. […]