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Pilatus Maintains Cruising Altitude and Writes another Chapter in its Success Story
Financial 2017 was an extremely busy year for Pilatus, and an exceptionally successful one, too. With sales of 986 million Swiss francs, 115 aircraft deliveries, a full-time workforce of over 2000 and – the absolute highlight – certification of the PC-24 at the end of the year, Pilatus achieved the goals. As a whole, financial…
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Jet Aviation completes acquisition of Hawker Pacific
Jet Aviation announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Hawker Pacific, a leading provider of Civil MRO, Fleet and FBO Services, and Aircraft Sales across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The transaction is valued at US$250 million. Rob Smith, president of Jet Aviation, said: “We are now in a position to further…
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Rostec to create VRT500 prototype by the end of 2019
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will produce light utility helicopter prototype, VRT500, designed by VR-Technologies design bureau, by the end of 2019. Helicopter rotor system strength tests are now underway. VR-Technologies’ specialists are going to start aerodynamic tests in the nearest time. The helicopter is expected to be supplied in the following configurations:…
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Fleet Complete: Yokota Air Base Receives Final C-130Js From Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently delivered the final two C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan. These C-130J-30s are flown by 36th Airlift Squadron crews at Yokota, and the new aircraft recapitalize the unit’s older C-130H fleet. The C-130Js are used to support critical peacekeeping and…
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Airbus Helicopters delivers 200th H145 helicopter to Norsk Luftambulanse
Last week, Airbus Helicopters delivered the 200th H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse (NOLAS). The Air Rescue Operator will use the helicopter for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Norway. The 200th H145 is the final H145 delivered to NOLAS under its current order, bringing the operator’s Airbus fleet to a total of eight H145s and seven H135s, all…
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Benetti successfully launches M/Y IRONMAN, the sixth fast 140’ model
M/Y Ironman, a 42 m semi-displacement fiberglass yacht in the Class product line, has been successfully launched in Viareggio. The interiors are by US-based designer Alfred Karram Jr. Benetti has successfully launched BF206 M/Y Ironman, the sixth FAST 140’ model built so far. This yacht in the Fast category has exteriors designed by Stefano Righini,…
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Seventh Sentinel satellite launched for Copernicus.
The second Sentinel-3 satellite, Copernicus Sentinel-3B, was launched today, joining its identical twin Sentinel-3A in orbit. This pairing of satellites increases coverage and data delivery for the European Union’s Copernicus environment programme. The 1150 kg Sentinel-3B satellite was carried into orbit on a Rockot launcher from Plesetsk, Russia, at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST; 21:57local time)…
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Embraer Signs an Agreement to Support Belavia’s Fleet
Embraer Services & Support and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the leading carrier of Belarus, have signed an agreement for the support of Belavia’s fleet of Embraer E-Jets. The deal will streamline Belavia’s fleet support and improve aircraft availability. In a multi-year deal, Embraer’s popular component support solution is being tailored to Belavia’s specific needs, offering customized…
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Gulfstream marks 10-year anniversary of successful student leadership program.
Innovative Initiative Encourages Youth To Explore Their Career Potential Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., its community partners, program alumni and students recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Savannah-based Student Leadership Program as part of the initiative’s year-end event and graduation. Founded by Gulfstream in 2008 and now supported by a collaboration of more than 40 businesses…
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Future Airline Systems
1. The concept The concept of an airline has remained almost unchanged since the dawn of air travel. A state or business buys and operates aircraft and charges passengers and freight to travel on them – it calls itself an airline. They operate from airports that will usually be owned by others and they pay…
