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Aircraft

First Boeing 747-8F Takes Flight

The Boeing 747-8 Freighter took to the air for its first f

Turkish Airlines first in line for SmartTraffic

Turkish Airlines became the first customer to choose Honeywell’s SmartTraffic system.

Middle East Consortium Opens Shanghai Office

The Middle East Aerospace Consortium (MEAC) has opened an Asia-Pacific office in Shanghai, China.

CAE to Beta-test AirAsia Multi-crew Pilot License

AirAsia pilot cadets are to train under a new multi-crew pilot license (MPL) program to be run by Canadian company CAE.

Boeing’s Project Vigilare Begins Demo

Boeing Defence Australia is in the process of installing elements of the Project Vigilare network-centric command and control system (N3CS) at the Royal Au
Engines

THY in $500M V2500 Engine Deal

In an deal valued at $500 million, Turkish Airlines has ordered V2500 SelectOne turbofans to power its A320-family aircraft for which is has placed 20 firm

Singapore Airlines Sees Profits at Last

Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to profitability in the third quarter of the current financial year–hopefully turning its back on two straight quarters o
Aircraft

First Beechcraft T-6As Delivered to Iraqi AF

Hawker Beechcraft has delivered the first four of 15 Beechcraft T-6A military trainers scheduled to go to the Iraqi air force under the terms of a pair of

C-17 Aircrew Training Begins in Australia

The first two Royal Australian Air Force C-17 pilots began training at a new aircrew training system (ATS) facility at RAAF Amberley, Queensland.

Sikorsky Launches Innovation Scheme

Sikorsky has launched a technology development organization called Sikorsky Innovations, whose mission is to develop and mature technologies, products and

SR Technics offers 45-day engine turnarounds

Airliner maintenance group SR Technics (Stand CO1) has managed to bring the turnaround time for CFM56 engine overhaul down to 45 days.

Korea Aerospace Aims for More Civil Business

Korea Aerospace Industries (Stand T98) aims to raise its exposure to the civil side of the aerospace business from its current 35 percent to at least 50 pe
Engines

CFM56-7BE Advances on Schedule

CFM International has said its new CFM56-7BE turbofan, which will have a 2-percent fuel-burn improvement over current production engines, is “progressing o

Ruag Bets on Asia for Dornier 228 Sales

Ruag Aerospace Services (Stand K95) is here promoting the Do 228 NG, an upgraded version of the Dornier 228 twin turboprop.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation U.S. Charter Now Part 135

Jet Aviation’s U.S.
Aircraft

Gulfstream begins to ramp up G250, G650 production lines

The first production models of Gulfsteam’s two newest business jets are proceeding down their respective assembly lines, both heading toward type certifica
Aircraft

PiperSport LSA debuts here before deliveries

Piper Aircraft’s entrant into the Light Sport Aviation (LSA) segment, the two-seat PiperSport, is parked in the static display here, its first venture outs

PPG has it made in the shade

PPG Aerospace (Stand E83) is offering visitors live demos of its Alteos interactive window system, an electrochromic shade that replaces manual or electrom
Engines

GE initiates blade tests for open-rotor mill

General Electric has started wind-tunnel testing of multiple one-fifth-scale configurations for its open-rotor engine to identify the optimum blade design.

Operation United Response for Haiti

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, civilian aid agencies and governments have mobilized airlift efforts to fly

Satair takes its customers under wing

In order to lessen the fallout from the current economic downturn, Satair, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for both aircraft OEM
Maintenance and Modifications

First VIP Q400s To Be Outfitted by Field Aviation

Field Aviation will produce and install custom-designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Q400s under a contract with Avitrade Belgium on behalf of
Aircraft

CJ4 on Final Approach for Certification

Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing of its new Citation CJ4 and is in the final stages of FAA type certification approvals, the company
Aircraft

Cessna’s CJ4 now on final approach for certification

Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing on its new Citation CJ4 business jet and is in the final stages of U.S.

BCT System Tackles Worn-out Engine Parts

German company BCT is exhibiting its adaptive machining systems for the manufacture and overhaul of gas turbine engine components.

JetNet Unveils Evolution Upgrades

Aircraft research and information provider JetNet is displaying a series of enhancements to its Evolution software interface here at the Singapore Airshow.

Nova Orders Zonal Drying to Cut Fuel Burn

Sweden’s Nova Airlines has ordered zonal drying systems from humidity control specialist CTT System for installation on three Airbus A321s.