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USAF could expand ‘Rapid Raptor’ quick-reaction deployments

Dassault, FedEx discuss potential Falcon order

FedEx has commenced discussions with Dassault on a possible order for new Falcon business jets, a top Dassault executive said on 17 September. FedEx chief executive Fred Smith launched the express delivery service with a fleet of Falcon 20s in 1973. But the entire fleet was retired by 1...

Russia Eyes Deeper Aerospace Cooperation with China

Russian firms and research institutions at the Aviation Expo in Beijing were keen to work more closely with China on aerospace projects. An agreement will be signed between the two governments by the end of this year on the development of long-range wide-bodied airliners, said Yury Slyusar, presi...

Climbing on Board Two Boeing 707s in One Day

It’s not often you get to climb on board a Boeing 707 these days, but two — a former passenger and then maintenance training aircraft now no longer flightworthy, plus a fully operational NATO E-3A Sentry AWACS airborne early warning & control jet, were on display at the Hamburg Aviation Days airshow, where AirwaysNews scampered up the airstairs inside. Our first 707, registered...

GA Telesis signs partnership agreement with Horizon Shield Company to expand interests in Saudi Arabia

Global aerospace integrator GA Telesis has signed a partnership agreement with military support services provider Horizon Shield Company. The venture will focus on developing business opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Connecting the commercial and defense aerospace expertise of GAT and the defense services expertise of Horizon. GAT and Horizon are expected to become a key provider of s...

Guangzhou Police acquires one Airbus Helicopters H145

Guangzhou Police and Airbus helicopters signed an agreement today for an order of one H145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties, to be delivered at the end of 2016. “Helicopters are a great resource for law enforcement agencies, as they can effectively help ground forces to accomplish a multitude of operations including air patrol, transportation of police force, firefighting, disa...

Intelligent Automation, Inc. introduces Aero Sentry™ Aircraft Security System

Incidents of theft, break-in, tampering, vandalism, and even inadvertent damage by the ground crew of aircraft and their equipment continue to rise each year. Pilots often use cabin locks, prop locks, or throttle locks to deter thieves from breaking into or stealing their aircraft and equipment. However, these measures do not protect against incidental damage nor vandalism. IAI introduces...

Honeywell Recognized By The American Institution Of Aeronautics And Astronautics With Award

Honeywell Aerospace received the Distinguished Institution award from the American Institution of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) during an awards banquet in Prague, Czech Republic. The award is presented each year as part of the annual AIAA Digital Avionics Systems Conference, which Honeywell has supported for nearly two decades. Recognizing one organization each year, AIAA presents the...

AFGSC completes first New START bomber conversion

Air Force Global Strike Command has begun the conversion of a portion of the B-52H bomber fleet from a nuclear to a conventional only capability aircraft under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). The conversion of the first of 30 operational aircraft from across the command was completed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, this summer with the Air Force Reserve Command 307t...

Hong Kong International Airport to Install 120 New Self Bag Drop Systems

Rockwell Collins is to deploy 120 common use self-service bag drop systems at Hong Kong International Airport(HKIA), making it one of the largest self-service bag drop projects in the world. The new technology will allow travellers at one of the world's busiest airports to self-tag their bags, speeding up the departure process for passengers and reducing handling costs for the airport....

AW609 Tiltrotor Sets Speed Record on 1,000-km Trip

AgustaWestland’s AW609 civil tiltrotor prototype set a speed record on a 1,000-km “point-to-point” journey, covering the 627 nm from its factory in Yeovil, UK, to its Cascina Costa, Italy facility in 2 hours 18 minutes, the company reported this week. Prototype No. 2 started with a vertical takeoff from Yeovil, then climbed to its en route cruising altitude of 25,0...

Honeywell Boosts Aerospace Portfolio With Acquisition Of Aviaso

Honeywell has acquired privately held Aviaso, an international aviation software company that offers fuel efficiency and emissions savings software to the airline industry. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. Aviaso’s software products gather data on aircraft usage and identify and communicate the ways airline customers can save fuel consumption through a simple, intuitive software...

GE Aviation to Create European Turboprop Center of Excellence

GE Aviation will create a turboprop engine development, test and production operation in Europe. This will represent an investment exceeding $400 million and ultimately support 500 – 1,000 jobs. The turboprop industry is highly global and comprised of many small aircraft operators. Among the factors driving GE Aviation to pursue the new operation in Europe is the need to support these and...

Zodiac aerospace, revenue grows up to 18.1% in 2014/2015 financial year

Zodiac Aerospace generated revenue of €4,930.5m up 18.1% in its 2014/2015 financial year. At like-for-like consolidation and foreign exchange rates, this represented growth of 2.6%. The consolidation impact related to PPP – Pacific Precision Products and Enviro in the Aircraft Systems segment and Greenpoint Technologies in the Cabin & Structures segment, had a positive impact of...

The Argentine coast guard receives its first H225 helicopter

At a ceremony presided by the Prefecto Nacional Naval Luis Alberto Heiler, Airbus Helicopters officially handed over an H225 helicopter to the Argentine Coast Guard. This new helicopter, which will be based in the city of Mar del Plata and used for search and rescue missions in the Argentinian sea, marks the start of the renewal process for the Coast Guard’s fleet of SA330 Puma...

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From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

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Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A32...