Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Boeing [NYSE: BA] teams have successfully delivered the 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to SES. These satellites, featuring Boeing’s advanced software-defined communications payload, are being transported to Cape Canaveral for a planned launch in December. 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to join the first six in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) where they are […]
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The Aero Engine Corporation of China announced on Wednesday that it has signed purchase orders and cooperation contracts for over 1,500 engine products, with a total order value exceeding 10 billion yuan (about 1.39 billion U.S. dollars). This is the largest order it has ever received in history, according to the Chinese aero engine maker […]
In the wake of the global financial crisis, Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor behind Berkshire Hathaway, faced significant challenges with the company’s business aviation holdings. Chief among them was NetJets, the fractional jet ownership provider. In 2011, Buffett expressed serious concerns. However, Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to keep its faith in the sector has proven to […]
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Textron Aviation has announced Travis Tyler as its new Senior Vice President for Defence & Special Missions and President and CEO of Textron Aviation Defence. Bringing nearly 20 years of industry leadership, Tyler steps into this role motivated by a commitment to the people and mission at the core of Textron Aviation’s work in defence […]
Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) has announced its third-quarter financial results for 2024, showcasing strong growth in revenues, profitability, and aftermarket services. With revenues reaching $2.1 billion—a 12% year-over-year increase—the company remains on target to meet its full-year guidance, driven by record-setting performance in its Services division and continued operational efficiency. Éric Martel, Bombardier’s President and […]
Eve Air Mobility has taken a significant step toward certifying its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) published the final airworthiness criteria. This achievement follows a period of public consultation and marks a crucial stage in Eve’s journey toward obtaining full certification for its innovative eVTOL aircraft. […]
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Bristow and Leonardo have finalised a long-term support package extending into the next decade for the AW139 and AW189 helicopter fleets, providing enhanced maintenance and operations efficiency. A new AW139 full flight simulator will be introduced in Aberdeen, Scotland beginning in 2026, strengthening training capabilities alongside the existing AW189 simulator. Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the […]
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year’s European Rotors. They will join a fleet of more than 150 H125s in the region, which mainly perform utility and aerial work missions. “Nordic customers require a truly versatile helicopter which […]
Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as […]
GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE ORDERS 28 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS IN FLEET EXPANSIONRead More »
Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. subsidiary, has donated 1,800 aircraft components valued at 6.2 million CAD to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). The donation, consisting of machined parts, sheet metal, acrylic plastics, and mechanical and electrical components, is intended to enrich SIIT’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program. Students will gain valuable, […]
