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Eurocopter completes another successful Heli-Expo 2012, launching the latest helicopter evolution and logging 191 bookings.
Eurocopter has wrapped up a highly successful 2012 Heli-Expo exposition, marking 20 years of helicopter excellence announcing orders and commitments for 191 rotary-wing aircraft, as well as spotlighting the latest innovation in production, safety and services. The high point of Eurocopter’s activity at Heli-Expo – the world’s largest helicopter industry event – was its rollout…
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PIAGGIO AERO TO ATTEND SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2012.
Piaggio Aero will display its P.180 Avanti II executive aircraft at the third edition of Singapore Air Show, running from 14 to 17 February 2012 at the Changi International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Singapore. The Singapore Air Show, Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event, is one of the top three air shows in the world…
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EASA certifies the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (RRJ-95B).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 3 February 2012 to the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) a Type Certificate for the RRJ-95B known as Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) aircraft. This EASA certificate recognises that SCAC has demonstrated compliance for this aircraft with the EASA Type Certification Basis with applicable airworthiness and…
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GULFSTREAM G650 COMPLETES CERTIFICATION MILESTONES FOR SPEEDS, HYDRAULICS AND FLY-BY-WIRE FLIGHT CONTROLS.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650continues 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, the four aircraft in the flight-test program had accumulated more than 2,675 flight hours over 820…
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO VANOUVER.
As Vancouver celebrates its 125th birthday this year, Virgin Atlantic gives the city a very special present as the airline announces the launch of a new route from London Heathrow. The new service will commence on 24th May 2012 and will operate four times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Initially the…
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BELL HELICOPTER DELIVERS FIRST 407GX.
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has delivered its first Bell 407GX to a long-time Bell 407 customer, AVEMEX, S.A. de C.V., located in Toluca, Mexico. AVEMEX has been operating Bell 407 helicopters for nine years. “The delivery of the first Bell 407GX is the culmination of the promise that…
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Building a More Competitive European Aviation Sector – Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Legislation.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged European policymakers to focus aviation efforts on measures to shore-up the competitiveness of Europe’s aviation sector. “Safety and security must always come first. But at this critical time for European economies it is important that policies focus on measures that support economic growth and job creation, enhance competitiveness…
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arrives in Singapore.
Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, touched down here today for the Singapore Airshow. The airplane will be on static display Feb. 14 -17. The Dreamliner demonstrated its long-range capabilities a few days ago, flying nonstop from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Bangkok‘s Suvarnabhumi International Airport — a distance of7,679 miles (12,358 km). The…
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BELL HELICOPTER INTRODUCES THE 525 “RELENTLESS” SUPER MEDIUM HELICOPTER.
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the world’s first “super-medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. “Today, we celebrate with our customers – not only the launch of this new product – but the result of our collective efforts to define a new class of helicopter that…
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Finnair seeks partner to accelerate Nordic Champion strategy, aims for significantly lower costs in European traffic.
Finnair begins discussions with potential cooperation partners on forming a joint venture for a cost effective expansion of the company’s presence in the Nordic countries. The potential joint venture would accelerate Finnair’s Nordic Champion strategy, and the aim is to establish new bases and expand the company’s network in the Nordic Countries. “The potential joint…
