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November 13th, 2022 3:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

India to Become Aircraft Manufacturing Hub?

India recently became the manufacturing centre for C295 tactical transport aircraft to be manufactured by the Tata-Airbus consortium for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the manufacturing hub of the plant in Gujarat. Following this, it was revealed that Embraer, a Brazilian plane manufacturer, is looking for a manufacturing partner for its proposed new-generation turboprop, for which India is also being considered.... Read More

October 28th, 2022 11:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus Reports Third-quarter Net Profits of €667 Million, a 65% Increase

The third quarter saw an increase in net earnings for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, which said it did so despite a "complex" economic climate. Between July and September, the company's net profit climbed by 65% year over year to €667 million ($666 million). Its revenue increased by 27% to €13.3 billion over that time. The Covid-19 epidemic has caused problems with suppliers, but Airbus still plans to deliver over 700... Read More

October 27th, 2022 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Will Lease Two Boeing 737 Planes to Air India Express

According to a source, budget airline Air India Express is looking to lease two Boeing 737 aircraft from full-service carrier Vistara to expand its winter schedule. Air India Express and Vistara are both part of the Tata group, including Air India and AirAsia India. According to a source close to the situation, the two narrow-body planes will be inducted into the Air India Express fleet on a short-term lease in... Read More

October 17th, 2022 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Atlantic Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo, Marking the Airline’s 50th Airbus Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic, Britain's flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft (A330 - 900) leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330neo aircraft will play a crucial role in the company's fleet transformation, marking the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Also Read: Virgin Atlantic Now Allows People to Wear Uniforms That Express Their True Identity First Airline to Operate the Aircraft Type in the UK With... Read More

October 14th, 2022 12:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

ATR’s Regional Turboprop Aircraft Powered by New PW127XT-M Engine Gets Certified by EASA

In August, Transport Canada Civil Aviation has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power new builds of ATR aircraft. In another development, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the leading turboprop manufacturer’s ATR 72 and 42 aircraft powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engine. Commenting on the certification, ATR’s Stephane Viala, Senior Vice President Engineering, said: “Receiving EASA type certification is an... Read More

October 10th, 2022 10:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Toki Air Takes Delivery of an ATR 72-600

We know the importance of ATR aircrafts in regional connectivity, and their ability to operate on the short runways needs no introduction. The world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR and Japanese airline Toki Air announce the delivery of an ATR 72-600 via lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). ATR Global Maintenance Agreement: Covered by a ten-year ATR Global Maintenance Agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air's mission of revitalising Niigata... Read More

September 23rd, 2022 2:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Japan’s Toki Air Chooses ATR GMA to Support its New Operations

ATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer and Toki Air, a new Japanese regional airline, announced the signing of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract for the operation of its two leased ATR 72-600 due to start in 2023. Niigata city, Japan: Niigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As Japan's largest agricultural city, Niigata is covered largely by rice fields. Toki Air, the fourth... Read More

September 21st, 2022 12:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus and Ecocopter Sign MoU for Urban Air Mobility Services in Chile, Ecuador and Peru

Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major step towards the co-creation of a functioning urban air mobility ecosystem in the region. Airbus and Ecocopter to Jointly Develop Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Operations: With this agreement, the partners will explore and define launch scenarios for air mobility operations,... Read More

August 27th, 2022 11:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Pratt & Whitney Canada Announces Certification of PW127XT-M Regional Turboprop Engine

Remember the ATR 42-600, the ideal local commuter, that we discussed in an earlier story? As per the datasheet, the ATR 42 aircraft uses Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW127XT-M Engines. Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, on Friday announced that Transport Canada Civil Aviation has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power new builds of ATR aircraft. “The PW127XT-M engine is the... Read More

August 10th, 2022 11:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus Helicopters Delivers the World’s First ACH160 in Brazil

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world's first ACH160 to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) at Congonhas airport, São Paulo. The rotorcraft will notably be the first H160 to fly in Latin America. Airbus Helicopters: “We are very proud that the world's first ACH160 has been delivered here in Brazil, and look forward to... Read More

August 8th, 2022 3:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Adds an ATR-42 to Its Fleet

Alliance Air is a keen participant in the Government of India’s flagship scheme UDAN or Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). Taking responsibility on its shoulders, the airline flies in locations of varied kinds. Unique routes, unique destinations and overcoming unique challenges are what make Alliance Air who they are as an airline. Alliance Air has a young ATR 72-600 fleet, and the airline is also the first to fly HAL’S Made... Read More

August 4th, 2022 5:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships

Boeing, a leading global aerospace company, will strengthen its partnership with Japan by opening a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre. The facility will focus on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Boeing and METI have agreed to broaden their 2019 Cooperation Agreement to now include a focus on sustainable aviation fuels... Read More

July 30th, 2022 5:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Customer Service Capability as Fleet Grows

[caption id="attachment_50249" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Source: Honda Aircraft Company[/caption] Honda Aircraft Company has recently announced the addition of four new full-service Authorized Service Centers (ASC) in the United States and global regions, expanding the HondaJet service network to 21 locations worldwide. Expansion Further Strengthens the Customer Support Capabilities: The new service centres will further strengthen the customer support capabilities for the growing HondaJet fleet, now comprised of more than 219 aircraft... Read More

July 27th, 2022 4:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

LCI Signs Agreement for up to Six H175 Helicopters From Airbus

LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced an order for up to six H175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over US$125 million. First Delivery of H175 in late 2023: The order is for two confirmed aircraft with the first H175 set to be delivered to LCI in late 2023. The agreement provides for a further four options, and builds on LCI’s... Read More

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