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April 24, 2019
Russian Helicopters will participate in the FAMEX 2019 exhibition
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Coproration) will participate in the third international aerospace show FAMEX 2019 held in Santa Lucia air base in Mexico.
April 24, 2019
AviaAM Leasing Had a One More Successful Year in 2018
AviaAM Leasing, one of the most efficient aircraft leasing and trading companies around the globe, earned EUR 49.3 million revenues (including net gain on sale of aircraft) and posted a record net profit of EUR 29.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2018.
April 23, 2019
Jet under bankruptcy peril, Tata likely to revive airline acquisition interest
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The operational creditors of the debt-laden Jet Airways are likely to take the airline to the bankruptcy tribunal that will give the airline protection from lenders for some time but delay its revival.
April 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin inaugurates F-16 production line in Greenville, South Carolina
Lockheed Martin hosted a ceremony to celebrate its new F-16 production line in Greenville, South Carolina.
April 23, 2019
ATR congratulates Silver Airways on first new ATR 42-600 flight in the US
Silver Airways yesterday launched its regularly scheduled flights aboard its new ATR -600 series aircraft. The first flight departed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 10:40 a.m. and arrived at Key West International Airport.
April 23, 2019
AST & Science announces successful launch of its first satellite
AST & Science today announced that its first satellite, designated BlueWalker 1, has been successfully launched, stabilized in orbit and is ready for operations.
April 22, 2019
ST Engineering secures contracts worth $2.1b for 1Q2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), a global technology, defence and engineering group today announced that its Aerospace and Electronics sectors have secured new contracts with a combined value of about...
April 19, 2019
Jet Airways fleet grounded, its slots and aircraft up for grabs
By Vishal Thapar
SpiceJet, Air India rush to claim assets, market of grounded airline
April 19, 2019
Inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day Held in Beijing
AsBAA, the Asian region's non-profit organisation for business and general aviation hosted the inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day on 12 April in Beijing.
April 18, 2019
US Air Force, Northrop Grumman celebrate 60 years with the T-38 Talon aircraft
On April 10, 1959 at Edwards Air Force Base, Lew Nelson took to the skies for the very first time in a Northrop Grumman built T-38 Talon.
April 18, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded Cyber Enterprise Services contract by US Air Force
Under the CES contract, Northrop Grumman will identify, develop and implement cyber capabilities on Unified Platform to further enable the efficiency and effectiveness of cyber missions.
April 18, 2019
Optimal start to operations for Manta Air
Manta Air, the new domestic carrier of the Republic of Maldives, has signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR, the world leader in the regional aviation market.
April 18, 2019
ST Engineering Completes Acquisition of MRA Systems, LLC
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) refers to its earlier announcements made on 13 September 2018, 29 March 2019 and 14 April 2019...
April 17, 2019
Collins Aerospace showcases air combat training system in live exercise for senior US Air Force and US Navy officers
Collins Aerospace Systems, in collaboration with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), recently held a Secure Live Air-to-Air Mission (SLAAM) demonstration to showcase how armed forces can quickly adopt secure live, virtual and constructive (LVC) air combat training solutions.
April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman Infrared Countermeasures System for the KC-135 achieves Milestone C
The Northrop Grumman Corporation Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) pod for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft has achieved Milestone C.
April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully launches 11th cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station for NASA
Company's Antares medium-class rocket launches its largest cargo load to date – S.S. Roger Chaffee to berth with the space station on April 19
April 17, 2019
Lockheed Martin inks long-term contracts with more F-35 suppliers
Lockheed Martin has transitioned additional F-35 suppliers to longer term Performance Based Logistics contracts and Master Repair Agreements to enhance supply availability and reduce sustainment costs.
April 17, 2019
Sino Jet is fastest growing operator in China according to Asian Sky Group fleet report
Sino Jet, a leading business jet management company is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group on 15 April at ABACE 2019.
April 16, 2019
Pratt & Whitney celebrates Embraer E195-E2 aircraft certification
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Embraer are celebrating a significant milestone as the E195-E2 aircraft receives Type Certification from three regulatory agencies, the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) in Brazil, the U.S. FAA and from the European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA).
April 16, 2019
Pratt & Whitney expands service Network in China with Designated Maintenance Facility for Leonardo AW139 customers
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., has appointed Citic Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd. (COHC) in Shenzhen, China as a Designated Maintenance Facility to maintain PT6C-67C engines for Leonardo AW139 helicopter customers in China.
April 16, 2019
2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 2019 kicks off at Chandigarh
2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament is being organised by Air Force Sports Control Board at Astro Turf Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Chandigarh from 16 April to 25 April 2019.
April 16, 2019
A flight beyond the clouds, beyond compare
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh was looked up to, not just for being a competent officer and displaying unparallel leadership traits but also a gentleman, always humble and adding something meaningful to his life each day.
April 16, 2019
Indian Navy ship-borne Chetak helicopter crashes into Arabian Sea
By Vishal Thapar
3-member crew jump out of chopper as it ditched, rescued
April 14, 2019
Indian Air Force organises Half Marathon
April 15 marked the centenary of the first and only Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh and SP's went down a memory lane to show glimpses from the remarkable life that he led until two years ago when he passed away at the age of 98, only to live forever in the hearts of many air warriors.
April 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman Highlights Mission-Critical Capabilities at AAAA Summit
Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight a full range of solutions aimed at providing integrated, mission-critical capabilities during the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Solutions Summit. The event will be held April 14-16 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville.
April 12, 2019
Collins Aerospace expands High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) network with first ground station in South Korea supporting long range communications worldwide
Collins Aerospace Systems has implemented its first High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) Ground Station in Korea's South Jeolla Province, which will enhance the company's air-to-ground communication services in the North-Pacific region.
April 12, 2019
Pentagon strongly defends India's A-SAT test, says threats justify the step
By Vishal Thapar
While US expresses support, there are calls for rules of conduct in space
April 12, 2019
Israel's Beresheet, the first privately funded spacecraft, ends before landing on lunar surface
By Ayushee Chaudhary
With the Israeli spacecraft's crash, the country nearly missed becoming the fourth in the list of nations to have landed on the surface of the moon.
April 11, 2019
IAF top brass reviews aerial skirmish with Pakistan, flags critical requirements for combat edge
By Vishal Thapar
Defence Minister terms Balakot air strike "flawless", gives assurance of quick procurements
April 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded $3.2 billion multi-year contract for 24 E-2D aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy.
April 11, 2019
Rostec expands new line of Russian aircraft
Russian State Corporation Rostec is implementing the project of building the country's first transport aircraft - Il-112V. The components and assemblies of the new plane, built by Rostec's organizations, successfully performed during the first flight of the plane.
April 10, 2019
Safran introduces B.SIde^®, a new engine borescope inspection consulting service
Today at the MRO Americas conference, Safran Aircraft Engines announced the commercial launch of B.SIde^®, its new service to provide remote borescope inspection recommendations in real time.
April 10, 2019
CFM continues to expand LEAP aftermarket network
Since the LEAP engine program was launched more than a decade ago, CFM has committed to both developing internal capability through CFM Services, as well as working with its partners to expand third-party MRO capability to support the industry's fastest-growing fleet.
April 10, 2019
MTU Maintenance remains committed to PW2000 program
MTU Maintenance, the global leader in customized solutions for aero engines, remains committed to its PW2000 engine MRO program for at least another 10 years.
April 10, 2019
AviaAM Leasing sells two Airbus A321's with lease attached
AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced the sale of two Airbus A321 aircraft to the global investors.
April 9, 2019
AFI KLM E&M selected by Atlas Air for 747 fleet support
AFI KLM E&M and Atlas Air today signed a contract to organize component support for the US carrier's fleet of Boeing 747s-400. The agreement covers flight hour closed loop repair services taking in close to 600 part numbers (PN), along with exchange solutions where necessary.
April 9, 2019
Certifiable Ground Control Station controls first end-to-end flight
The Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used to control the complete flight of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian – including takeoff and landing – on March 12th.
April 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman selected to provide maintenance and logistics services to US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Naval Aviation Enterprise, as part of a $12.6 billion indefinite...
April 9, 2019
Boeing, Australian Space Agency commit to future collaboration
Boeing and the Australian Space Agency have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to help advance the agency's goals to expand Australia's domestic space industry.
April 8, 2019
Dassault to Highlight Expanding Long-Range, Large-Cabin Falcon Line at ABACE 2019
Dassault Aviation will showcase its advanced Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE).
April 8, 2019
ACJ319 is highlighted at ABACE show
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is highlighting an ACJ319 at the ABACE¹ show, demonstrating the benefits of the best business jet cabin in the sky. The aircraft, which is being shown for the first time, is operated by EVA Airways and available for VVIP charter.
April 6, 2019
India announces virtual moratorium on A-SAT tests, claims satellite kill capability up to a range of 1,000 km
By Vishal Thapar & Ayushee Chaudhary
No threat of debris to International Space Station, says DRDO chief, dismisses NASA fears
April 6, 2019
IAF rejects US magazine's claims of no Pakistani F-16 missing
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The Indian Air Force, on Friday reiterated its contention of having shot down a Pakistani F-16 in an aerial dogfight on February 27 with the Pakistan Air Force over the LoC. IAF validated the claim with electronic signatures that show the use of F-16 by PAF.
April 5, 2019
No Pak F-16 shot down by IAF, claims US magazine
By Vishal Thapar
US count of PAF F-16 fleet under End User Agreement finds "none missing", according to the report
April 4, 2019
Collins Aerospace unveils plans to redefine the future of electric flight with "The Grid," the most advanced electric power systems lab in the industry
At a ceremony today, Collins Aerospace Systems executives revealed plans for The Grid—the industry's most advanced electric power systems lab.
April 4, 2019
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Addresses the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Preliminary Report
We at Boeing are sorry for the lives lost in the recent 737 MAX accidents. These tragedies continue to weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, and we extend our sympathies to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
April 4, 2019
Boeing Statement On Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Investigation Preliminary Report
Boeing issued the following statement regarding the release today of the preliminary investigation report of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 by the Ethiopian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).
April 4, 2019
Wreckage of World War-II era USAF aircraft found in Arunachal seven decades after crash
By Vishal Thapar
This was one of the war planes which went missing while flying supply missions to China in the 1940s
April 4, 2019
Damage to landing spacecraft delays India's moon mission
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Chandrayaan-2 involves a landing on the Moon's South Pole, where NASA had earlier discovered ice. Only Russia, US and China have landed spacecraft on the lunar surface earlier.
April 3, 2019
Amid tensions with Pak, US approves $2.6 billion sale of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India
By Vishal Thapar
Congress notified, US terms India as a force for stability, peace and progress in Asia while justifying sale
April 3, 2019
BSNL granted authorisation to provide Inmarsat's in-flight and maritime GX services in India
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today announced that its Indian telecommunications partner, BSNL, has received an In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) license from the Government of India's Department of Telecommunications.
April 3, 2019
US Air Force and Raytheon collaborate to modernize space command and control system
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and a consortium of tech firms led by Raytheon are modernizing and simplifying the legacy Space Defense Operations Center, a 1990s-era system that tracks and monitors space debris.
April 3, 2019
The biggest in the world Mi-26T2V helicopter completes preliminary flight tests
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) successfully completed preliminary flight tests of the Mi-26T2V helicopter.
April 2, 2019
IAF Su-30s scramble after Pak drone movement in Punjab
By Vishal Thapar
With no let up in military tensions with Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on April 1 scrambled two Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters after a Pakistani drone was sighted flying close to the International Boundary in the Khemkaran sector of Punjab.
April 2, 2019
NASA chief terms India's ASAT missile test unacceptable after presence of threatening orbital debris
By Ayushee Chaudhary
'Mission Shakti' demonstrates India's capability to safeguard its growing space-based assets and deter adversaries from creating trouble in a new battlefield
April 2, 2019
Coming of age? Aero India spotlight finally shines on the Tejas fighter
By Vishal Thapar
Fatal crash, destruction of 300 vehicles in a car park and contradictory statistics mar the show
April 2, 2019
UAVs scale high @ the premier Drone Olympics
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The first of its kind Olympics held for the future, eyed unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, saw the remotely controlled devices display rescue skills, visual formations and much more giving a wonderful contest to the larger than life aircraft.
April 2, 2019
Action-packed Bombardier Business Aircraft Maintenance and Operations Conference Europe 2019 features new sessions, latest product updates
Bombardier Business Aircraft is pleased to be hosting its aircraft customers and operators at this year's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Conference Europe in Lisbon, Portugal, on April 2-4.
April 2, 2019
Piper introduces the new Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i trainer aircraft
Piper Aircraft announced today, two new value priced additions to its trainer-class line, the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 VFR equipped and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX.
April 1, 2019
PSLV-C45 successfully launched EMISAT and 28 global satellites in ISRO's first three orbit mission
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Stationed successfully in PSLV's longest mission, India's first electronic surveillance satellite, EMISAT, using electronic intelligence is expected to aid radars in accurately tracking locations
April 1, 2019
HAL AND HEARTY: HAL declares all is well with record turnover of $2.8 billion
By Vishal Thapar
Largest Defence PSU distances itself from recent alarm over financial distress, to focus on Tejas fighters & indigenous systems for future business
April 1, 2019
IAF bleeds in peace, suffers 5th fighter crash during training sorties in just 62 days
By Vishal Thapar
Total number of aircraft lost by the IAF in the first three months of 2019 stands at a staggering 9
April 1, 2019
Viva Air selects CFM to power its new fleet in $3.2 billion order
Viva Air and CFM International have finalized the airline's selection of CFM engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.
April 1, 2019
ATR shows passenger inclusion innovation at AIX
ATR, the world leader in the regional aviation market, will attend the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, from 2-4 April (stand 6C51, Hall B6).
April 1, 2019
FY 2018-19: HAL Turnover Crosses 19,400 Crores
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited recorded a turnover of over 19,400 crores (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended on March 31, 2019 (corresponding figure for the previous year was 18,284 crores).
April 1, 2019
BEL achieves Provisional Turnover of 11,700 Crores for 2018-19
Acquires orders of 23,200 crores during the financial year
March 29, 2019
Visit of Air Marshal RKS Shera Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF at Air Force Station Tughlakabad
Air Marshal RKS Shera Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force accompanied...
March 28, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff felicitates outstanding sportsmen
An impressive ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi on March 28, 2019 to felicitate meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at National and International arena.
March 28, 2015
Tata picks up 20 per cent stake in Delhi Airport as GMR divests 45 per cent equity to pay off debts
By Vishal Thapar
8,000 Crore ($1.16 B) bid by Tata-led consortium trumps rival offer by Mitsubishi-led Japanese group
March 27, 2019
Space is the new battlefront: India conducts a surprise Anti-Satellite missile test
By Vishal Thapar
Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor tweaked for capability to destroy enemy satellites
March 27, 2019
Bombardier's Global 7500 aircraft breaks key speed record between Los Angeles and New York
Bombardier announced today that the Global 7500 jet once again proved its unparalleled performance by breaking a significant speed record between Los Angeles and New York, a key city pair.
March 26, 2019
The Prime Minister of Malaysia acquaints himself with the state-of-the-art Russian Helicopters
The Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad visited a stand of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) when he attended the LIMA-2019 exhibition.
March 26, 2019
Rosoboronexport to show new products from its export portfolio at the LIMA 2019 Exhibition
Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is arranging a unified Russian exhibit at the 15th International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition LIMA 2019, which will be held on March 26-30 on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia.
March 25, 2019
Chinook helicopters to be a game changer, says IAF Chief Dhanoa
By Vishal Thapar
India's military modernisation plan to beef up war fighting capability in the mountains begins to fall into place. A Chinook can rapidly induct 50 troops or 20 tons of weaponry per sortie to mountainous battlefields
March 25, 2019
HAL completes production of interim LCA Tejas fighter, clears decks for more combat worthy FOC version
By Vishal Thapar
Target for producing 1st upgraded FOC variant is end-2019
March 25, 2019
Dassault Expands Falcon Presence in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific Region
Dassault Aviation is acquiring ExecuJet's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business at Subang Airport in a move that will considerably reinforce its aftermarket support capability in Southeast Asia.
March 25, 2019
Russian Helicopters to take part in LIMA - 2019
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) will participate in the fifteenth International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition LIMA – 2019 that will take place from 26 through 30 March, on Langkawi, Malaysia.
March 25, 2019
HAL Produces 16th LCA of IOC Contract
HAL has produced 16th LCA as per the target till March 31, 2019. The customer flights are expected to be completed by the end of this month. HAL has order for 40 LCAs (16 fighters each in IOC and FOC and 8 trainers) from IAF.
March 25, 2019
Indian Air Force inducts first four Boeing CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters
Boeing today handed over the first four CH-47F(I) Chinooks to the Indian Air Force at an induction ceremony at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh.
March 22, 2019
Indian Air Force to participate in Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA) 2019
Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA-2019) is planned in Langkawi, Malaysia from 26 March 2019 to 30 March 2019.
March 20, 2019
Break even by selling just 50 seats per trip: Embraer's proposition to bleeding Indian carriers
By Vishal Thapar
Brazilian manufacturer hard sells its smaller regional jets as the turnaround solution for low cost carriers & mascots for the Udan regional connectivity scheme
March 19, 2019
Dassault selects Global Jet Services for Classic Falcon Technical Training
Global Jet Services has been selected by Dassault Aviation as an authorized technical training provider for out-of-production Falcon aircraft, including the Falcon 10, 20, 20-5, 50, 50EX, 2000, 2000EX, 900 and 900EX models.
March 18, 2019
AMAC Aerospace: Modification on a Gulfstream G650 and new maintenance projects on Boeing and Airbus and successful re-delivery of an Airbus A340
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that a new Head of State Gulftstream G650 project is ahead of schedule completed. Furthermore, new maintenance contracts...
March 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman products from across the country support ULA Delta IV launch of WGS-10 spacecraft
Northrop Grumman's advanced technologies support communications improvements for US and Allied Forces
March 14, 2019
Boeing bows to global sentiment, grounds the 737 Max globally
By Vishal Thapar
International concerns over the safety of the Boeing 737 Max forced the world's biggest airplane manufacturer to recommend grounding its best-selling new aircraft across the globe on March 13 following the catastrophic crash in Ethiopia three days earlier.
March 13, 2019
Sharp hike in air fares due to grounding of aircraft
By Vishal Thapar
The grounding of the Boeing 737 Max fleet has further aggravated the aircraft availability crunch in India, pushing up spot fares sharply.
March 13, 2019
India bars flight of all Boeing 737 Max series aircraft across its airspace
By Vishal Thapar
India has joined the growing list of countries to not just ground the Boeing 737 Max aircraft but also bar the flight of these aircraft across their airspace.
March 12, 2019
Ethiopian crash re-opens fears about the safety of Boeing 737 Max 8
By Vishal Thapar
Boeing's fastest-selling aircraft ever, the 737 Max 8 is under intense scrutiny following the horrific March 10 Ethiopian crash which killed all 157 persons on board.
March 8, 2019
IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan amid tensions with Pakistan
By Vishal Thapar
An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed after take-off from the Nal forward airbase in Rajasthan on March 8 after a suspected bird hit. The pilot ejected safely.
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March 7, 2019
Used in Balakot airstrike, Spice Bombs & Litening pods being made in India
By Vishal Thapar
In the spotlight after the path breaking Indian airstrike on the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp at Balakot in Pakistan on February 26, the Spice smart bomb fired...
March 7, 2019
Wizz Air receives first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) celebrated delivery of the airline's first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
March 7, 2019
Large Innovation in a Small Southern Town: Building Northrop Grumman's OmegA
In a small Mississippi town, a group of scientists and engineers recently gathered to discuss their next project: building large aerospace composite structures for Northrop Grumman's new OmegA rocket.
March 6, 2019
Boeing Acquires ForeFlight
Boeing completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a leading provider of innovative mobile and web-based aviation applications.
March 5, 2019
Raytheon wins $63.3 million DARPA contract for hypersonic weapons work
Raytheon Company won a $63.3 million DARPA contract to further develop the Tactical Boost Glide hypersonic weapons program. The joint DARPA and US Air Force effort includes a critical design review, a key step in fielding the technology.
March 5, 2019
Sikorsky introduces S-92A+™ and S-92B™ helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced new plans for its S-92^® helicopter line that will re-designate fielded helicopters as the S-92A+ after modification, and newly produced aircraft as the S-92B.
March 5, 2019
Everett Aviation signs with Lobo Leasing for its first Sikorsky S-92A™ helicopter
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today welcomed Everett Aviation as its newest S-92A™ helicopter customer at a ceremony at the 2019 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.
March 5, 2019
Sikorsky honors CHC S-92^® helicopter crew for rescue in Norway
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today recognized the heroic efforts of a CHC Helicopter crew with a Sikorsky Rescue Award, highlighting a successful search and rescue mission conducted with an S-92^® helicopter.
March 5, 2019
US Defense major, General Atomics collaborates with Sankhya Infotech for providing Simulation Training Technology
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), today announced their collaboration with Sankhya Infotech Limited, to produce Simulation & Training Solutions for SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program.
March 1, 2019
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WAC IAF Retires
Air Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command Indian Air Force retired on 28 February 2019 after an illustrious career spanning over 39 yrs.
February 28, 2019
Have proof that Balakot air strike had desired effect: India
By Vishal Thapar
IAF insists PAK F-16 shot down, contests Pak "disinformation" on LoC dogfight, stresses "heightened state of military readiness"
February 28, 2019
Aero India Scripts a New Chapter with Women in Aviation
By Ayushee Chaudhary
It was last year in January that India's Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman, adorned the olive green pilot's G-suit and soared high on a Sukhoi-30 MKI jet, to become the first full-time Indian woman Defence Minister to go supersonic in a sortie on the all-weather, long-range fighter.
February 28, 2019
AMAC Aerospace: New maintenance projects and an Award for cutting-edge engineering skills
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that several maintenance projects have been awarded to the headquarters in Switzerland: Three Airbus A319 undergo maintenance and inspection work, while a Boeing B767 will have an engine change and a 6-month check will be performed on a Bombardier Challenger 350.
February 28, 2019
Global Hawk Achieves Historic First at Avalon 2019
For the first time, Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk autonomous aircraft system has landed during an airshow.
February 28, 2019
Northrop Grumman Delivers 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity Sensor
Northrop Grumman Corporation marked a significant milestone recently with the delivery of its 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity Sensor, a technology which provides air-burst detonation of general purpose bombs for United States and allied airmen who rely on it as a force multiplier in combat.
February 28, 2019
Minister for Defence Industry and Northrop Grumman Australia sign Australian industry capability deed
Northrop Grumman's AIC Deed establishes a framework to deliver real opportunities for Australian industry in major defence programs, in particular the MQ-4C Triton program with the Royal Australian Air Force.
February 27, 2019
Boeing introduces new unmanned system for global defense customers
Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.
February 27, 2019
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters prepare for flight test
Two fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH), built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, are preparing for their maiden flights, which will occur before mid-year at the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site in Florida.
February 27, 2019
Boeing, Vietjet announce order for 100 737 MAX airplanes
Boeing and Vietjet confirmed that the innovative and growing Vietnamese carrier has purchased 100 additional 737 MAX airplanes, taking their MAX order book to 200 jets.
February 27, 2019
Boeing and Bamboo Airways announce order for 10 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Bamboo Airways today confirmed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners valued at $3 billion according to list prices.
February 27, 2019
ATR continues to strengthen flight safety awareness with the reference safety organisation in Africa
ATR signed a partnership agreement with AviAssist, the independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting African aviation safety.
February 26, 2019
Air 7003 Team Reaper Australia takes shape
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, today outlined the tangible progress of Team Reaper^® Australia towards achieving the Australian Industry Content requirements for this project.
February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman Scalable Agile Beam Radar provides proven capability for multiple platforms
Company's fifth-generation, platform-agnostic Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) available for fighters, bombers and other aircraft platforms
February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman celebrates the launch of the Electronic Sustainment Centre in Western Sydney
Northrop Grumman has begun initial capability development following the recent opening of the Electronic Sustainment Centre (ESC); a sophisticated advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment capability centre located in Sydney, Australia.
February 26, 2019
ST Engineering receives first-ever authorisation from CAAS to test fly its UAS solution DroNet Beyond Visual Line of Sight
ST Engineering made further strides in developing advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) solutions for applications in an urban environment...
February 26, 2019
Bombardier to Significantly Bolster its Customer Service Capabilities in the Asia-Pacific Region Through Extensive Singapore Service Centre Expansion
Bombardier today announced the next major investment in enhancing its global customer service experience with a significant expansion in the growing Asia-Pacific region.
February 26, 2019
Boeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approval
The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer's shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held at the company's headquarters in Brazil.
February 25, 2019
RT ANZ: Rotortrade opens a new office for Oceania!
Rotortrade is delighted to announce its latest expansion with a new office opening soon in Australia covering the Oceania market.
February 25, 2019
ATR extends Type 'A' Maintenance Visit Intervals
Market leading turboprop manufacturer ATR has received certification from EASA to extend the intervals between the Type A maintenance checks from 500 to 750 hours, for all of its aircraft series.
February 25, 2019
ST Engineering's Aerospace Sector Secures 10-year Airframe MRO Contract from Existing Customer
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its Aerospace sector has signed an agreement with a contract value of about US$600m (approximately S$813m) to provide aircraft heavy maintenance services to a major North American operator.
February 21, 2019
Aerion Selects Spirit AeroSystems for AS2 Supersonic Business Jet Program
Aerion Corporation and Spirit AeroSystems announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement for the preliminary design of the AS2's forward, pressurized fuselage.
February 18, 2019
F/A-18 Super Hornet: Addressing India's Fighter Requirements
By SP's Correspondent
As operational theatres become increasingly connected and digital, India's future fighter fleet will need to be compatible with the upcoming aircraft and battle systems of India's armed forces.
February 15, 2019
GA-ASI Demonstrates SATCOM Launch & Recovery for MQ-9B Using Expeditionary Command & Control XC2
On December 4, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated a complete MQ-9B mission without the use of a Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) Ground Control Station (GCS).
February 15, 2019
Lockheed Martin to Participate in Aero India Exhibition 2019
Lockheed Martinwill participate at the 12th Aero India Exhibition, to be held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station located here, Feb.20 - 24, 2019.
February 14, 2019
Parallel Taxi Track Operation by all women crew
In a first for the IAF,the "OTTERS" squadron of Western Air Command has undertaken Parallel Taxi Track (PTT) Operations with a full women crew in the Dornier 228 aircraft.
February 13, 2019
CAG finds NDA's Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA's negotiated price
By Vishal Thapar
Reprieve for Modi Government but Opposition unlikely to relent on lack of guarantees
February 12, 2019
No sovereign guarantee, integrity pact in $5 billion missile deal with Russia: IAF top brass
By Vishal Thapar
Disclosure punctures Opposition charges of wrong doing in Rafale procurement
February 12, 2019
India kicks off $3 billion programme for acquiring 111 Naval Utility Helicopters
By Vishal Thapar
This is the first project under the ambitious Strategic Partnership Model
February 12, 2019
Exercise Vayu Shakti 2019
Vayu Shakti 2019: The 7th edition of the Fire Power Demonstration (FPD) of the Indian Air Force will showcase all weather day-dusk-night operations on 16 February at Pokhran range, Rajasthan.
February 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman welcomes selection of UK for second major assignment to provide global F-35 avionics and aircraft component repair services
Northrop Grumman Corporation welcomes the announcement by the F-35 Joint...
February 12, 2019
BEL to showcase wide-ranging capabilities at Aero India 2019
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is participating in Asia's premier, biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India 2019, to be held from February 20 to 24, 2019, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
February 12, 2019
Airbus readies large-scale presence at Aero India
From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participation at Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from 20 to 24 February, 2019.
February 12, 2019
Boeing to optimize crew operations for Royal Air Maroc
Boeing today announced an agreement with Royal Air Maroc to use a suite of Boeing AnalytX-powered crew solutions to bring greater efficiency to the airline's planning and operations.
February 11, 2019
Major Landmark: India's LCA Tejas fighter gets long-delayed Final Operational Clearance
By Vishal Thapar
Decks cleared for production of combat ready variant
February 11, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff visits Bangladesh
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Bangladesh from 11 to 14 February 2019.
February 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman receives $59M US Air Force contract for next-generation navigation system
Modular, open architecture systems enters engineering and manufacturing development phase - will help provide important data in GPS-denied environments
February 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman fourth generation LITENING pods achieve one million flight hours
Fielded in 2012, the fourth generation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's LITENING advanced targeting pod has served in every major conflict since that time. Keeping watch over land forces during surveillance and strike missions, this mission capability has achieved a significant milestone: one million flight hours.
February 11, 2019
GA-ASI and Raytheon Deutschland prove new digital sensors
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, and Raytheon Deutschland GmbH based in Freising, Germany...
February 11, 2019
Boeing to Provide Uzbekistan Airways with Landing Gear Services
Boeing reached an agreement with Uzbekistan Airways to provide services that will enable the airline to more efficiently and effectively maintain its 787-8 Dreamliner fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Exchange program.
February 11, 2019
Boeing Forecasts Middle East Aviation Services Market at $745 Billion
Boeing projects the Middle East will require $745 billion in aviation services through 2037 to keep pace with growing passenger and freight traffic in the region, according to a new report released today at MRO Middle East in Dubai.
February 11, 2019
Sikorsky's AAG and BLADE announce agreement for on-demand urban mobility option in New York City using Sikorsky S-76^® helicopter
Sikorsky's subsidiary Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) and Fly Blade, Inc ("BLADE"), a digitally-powered aviation company, announced an agreement today to provide a new on-demand urban mobility option in the New York City metro area.
February 8, 2019
MoD note objecting to "parallel discussions" by PMO surfaces, stokes Rafale controversy
By Vishal Thapar
Defence Secretary concurred that meddling weakened Indian negotiating position, but Parrikar termed it "over reaction"
February 8, 2019
Lockheed Martin at Aero India 2019
Lockheed Martin (LM) looks forward to meaningful engagement with our customers, partners, and peers in India and the global defense industry in Bengaluru this February, during Aero India.
February 8, 2019
Successful flight test of SFDR
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the second indigenously developed 'Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)' propulsion based missile system from ITR, Chandipur, Odisha today.
February 8, 2019
Boeing delivers first KC-46A tanker to Altus Air Force Base
Boeing today delivered its fifth KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the US Air Force, the first that will be based at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 departed Seattle's Boeing Field for Altus, where the base's 56th Air Refueling Squadron is responsible for Pegasus aircrew, maintenance and support training.
February 7, 2019
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power inaugural A220 flights by Delta Air Lines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., along with Airbus and Delta Air Lines celebrated the entry into service (EIS) of the airline's A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
February 7, 2019
Bombardier's award-winning Global 7500 business jet certified by European Aviation Safety Agency
Bombardier is proud to announce that the industry flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, validating the requirement for the aircraft's operation in Europe.
February 6, 2019
India's communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully from French Guiana
India's latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today.
February 6, 2019
Safran and MTU Aero Engines join forces for the next-generation European fighter engine
In the presence of the French and German Ministers of Defense, respectively Florence Parly and Ursula von der Leyen, Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines today officially announced their partnership to jointly lead...
February 5, 2019
Modest FDI inflows for Defence & Aerospace despite reforms
By Vishal Thapar
Just $12.54 million received in 2017-18; total receipts $62.7 million since 2014
February 5, 2019
Highest fidelity simulator ever developed for Predator RPA enters service for Italian Air Force
CAE today announced that the Italian Ministry of Defence and Italian Air Force have formally qualified the CAE-built Predator Mission Trainer for zero flight time training on the Predator B/MQ-9 variant and the simulator has been accepted as ready-for-training at the Amendola Air Base in Italy.
February 5, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. celebrates thirty years of business
Flying Colours Corp., the North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions business is celebrating thirty years of successful MRO and interiors operations.
February 5, 2019
Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travel
Boeing today announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft.
February 4, 2019
Rafale deal includes arbitration provision under UN rules to settle disputes
By Vishal Thapar
Congress unrelenting on Rafale in Parliament
February 1, 2019
HAL-upgraded Mirage 2000 crashes during acceptance flight, 2 pilots dead
By Vishal Thapar
An upgraded twin engine Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during the customer acceptance flight at the HAL airport...
January 29, 2019
Vajpayee's Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
By Vishal Thapar
During the veteran socialist's tenure, India declared itself a nuclear weapons power and fought the Kargil War
February 1, 2019
CFM logs more than 3,300 orders in 2018
Orders for CFM International's two product lines again achieved near-record levels in 2018, with the company booking orders for a total of 3,337 engines, including 126 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 3,211 LEAP engines...
February 1, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $7 million contract for repair of APY-10 radar system for P-8A aircraft
Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on January 9, 2019.
February 1, 2019
US Army selects GE's T901 engine for Improved Turbine Engine Program
The US Army has selected GE Aviation's T901-GE-900 engine for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the US Army's endeavor to re-engine...
January 31, 2019
ATR performs on target
ATR, the Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer, maintained its leadership on the market in 2018, showing a solid performance. It delivered 76 aircraft, booked 52 firm orders and stabilised its annual turnover at US$ 1.8 billion.
January 31, 2019
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of its first A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. and Cebu Pacific celebrated delivery of the airline's first Airbus A321neo aircraft, powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine.
January 30, 2019
Lockheed Martin and Royal Netherlands Air Force celebrate rollout of the first Dutch operational F-35
Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, commemorating a transformational leap in capability for the future...
January 30, 2019
Inmarsat signs contract to provide Indonesian national carrier Garuda with GX Aviation inflight broadband
Milestone extension of Mahata's 10-year contract for GX Aviation with low-cost carrier Citilink, also part of Garuda Indonesia Group, taking total commitment to over 175 aircraft
January 30, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $81 million for retrofit of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft
Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on January 2, 2019.
January 29, 2019
Vajpayee's Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
By Vishal Thapar
During the veteran socialist's tenure, India declared itself a nuclear weapons power and fought the Kargil War
January 29, 2019
Bombardier extends Learjet aircraft engine maintenance intervals as the fleet celebrates 25 million flight-hour milestone
Bombardier announced today that Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft operators now benefit from lengthened intervals between recurring major powerplant inspections, which have been extended from 3,000 to 3,500 engine hours.
January 28, 2019
IAF Jaguar Crashes
By SP's Correspondent
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft on a routine training sortie crashed in the Kushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh on January 28.
January 28, 2019
Boeing receives $2.4 billion P-8A Poseidon contract from US Navy
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the US Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for Norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing United Kingdom contract...
January 28, 2019
ASL has chosen the Sonaca 200 to support the development of its training center
As a specialized stakeholder in the management and operation of private jets, ASL operates personal and "charter" flights in Europe.
January 28, 2019
Vistair airline document management application certified for Inmarsat's SB-S broadband platform
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has certified Vistair's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application, DocuNet™, for use on its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) digital aircraft operations platform.
January 26, 2019
President confers Gallantry awards to IAF personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2019
President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Bhuvanendran Nair Prasanth.
President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Sergeant Amit Kumar Jha.
January 25, 2019
PSLV-C44 successfully launches Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) successfully injected Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2 satellites into their designated orbits. The PSLV-C44 lifted off at 23:37 Hrs (IST) on January 24, 2019 from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota in its 46th flight.
January 25, 2019
Liebherr to supply Boeing 787 Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic Unit
Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Boeing to deliver the Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic Unit for the 787 Dreamliner.
January 24, 2019
Bureau of Indian standards in collaboration with Indian Air Force releases new standard for bio-jet fuel
To use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels.
January 23, 2019
Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flight
Boeing yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia.
January 23, 2019
Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales increase in 2018
Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters (net: 381) in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017), maintaining its lead in the civil & parapublic market while reinforcing its position in the military market thanks to key successes with international campaigns.
January 22, 2019
US Air Force Research Lab sponsors GE Aviation for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems
A Project Task Assignment for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems (TEAMS) prototype program was recently awarded to GE Aviation.
January 21, 2019
Is Opposition becoming party to corporate rivalry over Rafale deal, asks Defence Minister
By Vishal Thapar
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised the question whether the unbridled political Opposition to the Rafale jet deal is playing into the hands of corporate interests intent on scuttling the deal and hurting national interest.
January 21, 2019
Dassault Aviation signs a binding agreement to acquire ExecuJet's MRO operations
Dassault Aviation and Luxaviation announced today the acquisition by Dassault Aviation of the worldwide maintenance activities of ExecuJet, a Luxaviation subsidiary.
January 18, 2019
2019 set to be a landmark year for military inductions
By Vishal Thapar
From a game-changing missile-firing drone to an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), key new weapons this year will give India more military muscle, and generate fresh options for the politico-military leadership to address threats.
January 18, 2019
Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband now live on Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink’s first aircraft
Milestone achieved only six months after contract signed with Mahata Aero Teknologi (MAT) to implement award-winning connectivity solution across the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet
January 18, 2019
Dassault to provide special event support at Davos
Dassault Aviation's global product support organization will once again offer a full selection of services to assist Falcon operators at major business, cultural and sporting events worldwide in 2019.
January 17, 2019
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner for WestJet
Boeing [NYSE:BA] today delivered the first of ten 787 Dreamliners to WestJet, marking the start of the airline's global expansion. Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, WestJet will use the super-efficient, long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to profitably serve new international routes.
January 17, 2019
India's Light Combat Chopper declared ready for induction after Mistral 2 missile firing
By Vishal Thapar
3,000 crore contract for 15 first tranche LCHs likely at Aero India 2019
January 18, 2019
Bell Boeing awarded $144 million for V-22 support
The Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform.
January 17, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $434 million contract modification for AIM-9X tactical missiles
Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
January 16, 2019
No cheaper Rafale for French Air Force
By Vishal Thapar
Euro 2 Billion being paid not for new fighters but for upgrading the earlier order to F4 standard
January 15, 2019
Govt plans building up Tamil Nadu corridor as alternative to Bangalore
By Vishal Thapar
Manufacture of fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, missiles on agenda at 5 hubs to corner 30 percent of Defence market
January 15, 2019
Adani gathers momentum, buys 25 per cent stake in Alpha Design
By Vishal Thapar
Gujarat-based group takes acquisition route to seek entry into the big league of Indian private sector players in Defence & Aerospace
January 15, 2019
GA-ASI builds industrial collaboration team in Belgium for MQ-9B SkyGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, announced today that it has teamed with five Belgium-based businesses as part of an industrial collaboration effort with the Belgian aerospace and defense industry.
January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $59 million contract supporting Reaper MQ-9 UAV
Raytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile support
Raytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
January 15, 2019
Boeing Invests in Isotropic Systems Ltd. to Expand Satellite Communications Capabilities
Boeing today announced its investment in Isotropic Systems Ltd., a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe.
January 11, 2019
Focusing on ramping-up: MTU Aero Engines Polska supplies the 1000th low-pressure turbine for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine
MTU Aero Engines' technology is in each and every geared turbofan (GTF) engine produced for the Airbus A320neo. Its Polish subsidiary, MTU Aero Engines Polska, started to assemble the first low-pressure turbine for the geared turbofan...
January 11, 2019
Boeing B747 has entered AMAC's facility in Basel
AMAC Aerospace is proud to announce that a Boeing B747 has entered AMAC's facility by the end of December. The Head of State aircraft will undergo a heavy base maintenance input and several service bulletins. Several minor modifications will be performed in parallel in the VIP cabin.
January 10, 2019
US Air Force accepts first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft
The US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft's delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.
January 10, 2019
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional H225Ms
The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country's fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
January 10, 2019
High reliability and upgradeability keep LITENING leading the fight
The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.3 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award for LITENING advanced targeting pod sustainment, production, software and upgrades.
January 10, 2019
Wipro's Aerospace business commences deliveries to Boeing from its Bengaluru plant
The aerospace business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) announced today that it has commenced shipments of part supplies to Boeing from its plant in Bangalore (Devanahalli), India.
January 10, 2019
Embraer and Boeing welcome Brazilian Government approval of strategic partnership
Embraer and Boeing have welcomed approval by the Government of Brazil of the strategic partnership that will position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
January 9, 2019
KLM UK Engineering & West Atlantic UK sign contract extension for airframe maintenance
A European leader in the regional jets & narrow body aircraft market and having an internationally acknowledged expertise on the Boeing 737, Embraer 170/190, BAe146/Avro RJ, Fokker 70/100 & Airbus A320 Family, KLM UK Engineering is delighted to confirm this contract extension with West Atlantic UK Limited.
January 9, 2019
US Air Force contracts Lockheed Martin to continue GPS Ground Control System Sustainment
The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract to continue to sustain and further modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation's ground control system through 2025.
January 8, 2019
Boeing sets new airplane delivery records, expands order backlog
Boeing delivered 69 737 airplanes in December and set a new annual record of 806 deliveries in 2018, surpassing its previous record of 763 deliveries in 2017. Even as Boeing delivered more jetliners, the company again grew its significant order book with 893 net orders, including 203 airplane sales in December.
January 8, 2019
ATR and Aurigny confirm order for three ATR 72-600s
ATR and Aurigny today confirm the acquisition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft, following approval from the States of Guernsey and after the initial signature of a Letter of Intention at the Farnborough Airshow, in July 2018.
January 8, 2019
Eagle Services Asia inducts first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine
Pratt & Whitney's Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA), a member in the global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities that service Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines, has inducted its first PW1100G-JM engine for overhaul.
January 8, 2019
Cyient Positioned as an "Established and Expansive" Player in Zinnov Zones' ER&D Services Report for 2018
The company maintains its leadership positionin the "Overall Ratings" category for the seventh consecutive year. Also placed in the "Leadership Zone" in four key industry verticals.
January 4, 2019
CAG probing aborted MMRCA programme, Defence Minister alleges UPA Govt deliberately scuttled fighter deal
By Vishal Thapar
Tearing into the Opposition Congress, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leveled the serious allegation that the MMRCA deal was deliberately scuttled...
January 4, 2019
Braathens Regional Airlines starts optimal fleet management with ATR Global Maintenance Agreement
The Swedish regional airline Braathens Regional Airlines, BRA, started the implementation of its new ATR Global Maintenance Agreement on first of January, following the signature of this milestone agreement with ATR...
January 3, 2019
Boeing to modernize entire Spanish Chinook helicopter fleet
Boeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain's CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country's fleet with those of other nations.
January 3, 2019
ATR and Avation confirm order for eight ATR 72-600s
Avation PLC, the commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, and ATR confirm Avation has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new ATR 72-600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.
January 2, 2019
Raytheon UK to secure hundreds of aerospace jobs in support of Royal Air Force Shadow aircraft fleet
Raytheon UK today signed a £250 million contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide 11 years of support and sustainment services to the Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft fleet.
January 1, 2019
Aviation Fuel price brought down by 14.7 per cent, lower than petrol, diesel
By SP's Correspondent
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price in India was reduced by a sharp 14.7 per cent on January 1, bringing much-needed respite to airlines reeling under a cash crunch.
December 26, 2018
Sikorsky, Boeing provide first look at SB>1 DEFIANT™
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter the companies have developed for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator program.
December 23, 2018
You Are Here: First Lockheed Martin-Built Next Generation GPS III Satellite Responding to Commands
At approximately 12,550 miles (20,200 km) up... turn left. You have arrived at a new era for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
December 23, 2018
Raytheon's GPS OCX supports first-ever launch of modernized GPS satellite into orbit
The U.S. Air Force used Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, known as GPS OCX, to support the launch of the first modernized GPS satellite into space.
December 21, 2018
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX airplane to Royal Air Maroc
Boeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.
December 21, 2018
Boeing, Green Africa Airways announce landmark commitment for up to 100 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways today announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.
December 21, 2018
Ukrainian Ministry of Interior takes delivery of its first H225s
Kick-starting the modernisation of Ukraine's helicopter fleet, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H225s, out of an order for 21 aircraft, to the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior.
December 21, 2018
Pratt & Whitney lands EngineWise^® service agreement with Binter Canarias
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Binter Canarias signed an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement.
December 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin Meets 2018 F-35 Production Target with 91 Aircraft Deliveries
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018 and demonstrating the F-35 enterprise's ability to ramp to full rate production.
December 20, 2018
Northrop Grumman to Provide Advanced Electronic Warfare Simulation and Training Capability to US Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a $450 million, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract award to deliver Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) systems to the United States Air Force.
December 20, 2018
Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator flies unmanned
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France. The purpose of the flight was to establish compliance with the demanding regulatory and safety systems necessary for future unmanned flight in France.
December 20, 2018
Cessna Citation Longitude achieves provisional type certification
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced its Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize jet has achieved provisional type certification (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
December 19, 2018
GSLV-F11 successfully launches GSAT-7A
Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F11) successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-7A from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota today.
December 19, 2018
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX for Eastar Jet and Korea
Boeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Eastar Jet, making it the first airline in Korea to operate the more fuel-efficient and longer-range version of the popular 737 jet.
December 19, 2018
Boeing forecasts demand for 2,300 new airplanes in India
Boeing raised its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes in India as unprecedented domestic passenger traffic and rapidly expanding low-cost carriers (LCCs) drive the need for 2,300 new jets - valued at $320 billion - over the next 20 years.
December 19, 2018
Chief of the Air Staff reviews Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 at Jodhpur
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff visited Air Force Station Jodhpur on 19 Dec 2018 to interact with the participating forces of ongoing Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 between IAF and RFASF.
December 18, 2018
Boeing completes NATO AWACS upgrades
Boeing delivered the final Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft modernized with avionics and a digital cockpit to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Manching, Germany.
December 18, 2018
Goshawk Aviation selects LEAP-1A engine to power new A320neo aircraft
Goshawk Aviation Limited (NWS Holdings) and CFM International today finalized an agreement for the purchase of LEAP-1A engines to power 12 new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
December 18, 2018
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega completes new air ambulance fleet with delivery of third Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet
Bombardier has proudly delivered a third Challenger 650 aircraft to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega, completing a next-generation fleet of air ambulances tasked with rescuing and repatriating Swiss citizens around the world.
December 18, 2018
First serial H160 takes to the skies
The first serial H160 to roll off the brand new assembly line in Marignane performed a flight demonstration on the 17 December in front of the H160 team in an end-of-the-year celebration of the programme's achievements in 2018.
December 18, 2018
Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile reaches early operational capability (EOC) status on US Air Force B-1B
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has delivered the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to U.S. Air Force operational units, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) status ahead of schedule.
December 17, 2018
India's first military flight using blended bio-jet fuel flown by IAF
On 17 December 2018, Experimental Test Pilots and Test Engineer from IAF's premier testing establishment ASTE, flew India's first military flight using blended bio-jet fuel on the An-32 transport aircraft.
December 17, 2018
Light Utility Helicopter project achieves another milestone
Soon after flying at 6 KMs altitude recently, the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) project of HAL gathered momentum as the third prototype (PT3) made its maiden flight on December 14, 2018.
December 17, 2018
Embraer and Boeing approved the terms of strategic aerospace partnership, seek Brazilian Government approval
Embraer and Boeing have approved to the terms of a strategic partnership that would position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
December 17, 2018
Airbus and Hungary announce long-term industrial partnership
Airbus Helicopters and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to create an industrial cooperation for long-term aviation projects that will initially focus on the production of certain high precision mechanical parts...
December 15, 2018
Boeing delivers first airplane from new 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China
Boeing and joint venture partner Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) today celebrated the delivery of the first airplane from the new 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China.
December 14, 2018
Hungary orders 16 H225M multi-role helicopters
The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system.
December 14, 2018
German Federal Police strengthens Super Puma fleet with delivery of three H215s
The German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has taken delivery of three heavy H215 helicopters, with a fourth to follow in June 2019.
December 14, 2018
Air Astana takes delivery of first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. joined Air Astana today in celebrating the delivery of the airline's first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
December 13, 2018
Bundeswehr orders H145 search and rescue helicopters
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven H145 helicopters to replace the German Armed Forces' (Bundeswehr) obsolete Bell UH-1D search and rescue fleet.
December 13, 2015
Boeing delivers the 787th 787 Dreamliner
Boeing today delivered the 787th 787 Dreamliner to come off the production line, marking a special milestone for the super-efficient airplane family and the fastest-selling twin-aisle jet in history.
December 13, 2018
Bahamasair signs three year Global Maintenance Agreement with ATR
Caribbean airline Bahamasair has become the latest airline to select ATR's Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract. The GMA covers the full Bahamasair fleet, which is composed of three ATR 42-600s and two ATR 72-600s.
December 13, 2018
Northrop Grumman successfully tests Orion spacecraft's launch abort motor
Northrop Grumman Corporation along with NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully performed a ground firing test of the abort motor for NASA's Orion spacecraft Launch Abort System (LAS) at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.
December 12, 2018
TAP Portugal signs GSLA for CFM LEAP-1A engines
Portugal's national carrier TAP and CFM have signed a General Support License Agreement (GSLA) for maintenance activities of LEAP-1A engines.
December 12, 2018
Production milestone for Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1200G engine at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines in Japan
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines Ltd. (MHIAEL) recently achieved a significant production milestone on the Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1200G engine...
December 12, 2018
Northrop Grumman expands Arizona operations
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its Innovation Systems sector operations in Mesa completed the expansion of its Bushmaster^® medium caliber cannon production facility.
December 12, 2015
Royal Air Maroc welcomes first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is celebrating the delivery of its first GEnx-1B-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. RAM will eventually operate a fleet of nine GEnx -powered B787 Dreamliners.
December 11, 2018
Photo Release: Chief of the Air Staff calls on Minister of Defence of Japan, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff (JSDF) and Chief of Staff, Koku-Jieitai
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting a memento to His Excellency Mr Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Defence, Japan during his visit to Japan on December 11, 2018
December 11, 2015
Boeing delivers first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc
Boeing today delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family to the airline's fleet.
December 11, 2018
First Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite encapsulated for December 18 launch
The US Air Force's first Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite is now encapsulated for its planned December 18 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
December 11, 2018
Pratt & Whitney inks 12-year EngineWise^® service agreement with Philippine Airlines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Philippine Airlines signed a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement.
December 11, 2018
JetSmart signs V2500^® maintenance service agreement
JetSmart has signed an eight-year service agreement, with optional extension to 10 years, with IAE International Aero Engines AG to maintain its current fleet of V2500^®-powered A320ceos.
December 10, 2018
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Japan
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on a goodwill visit to Japan from 10-14 Dec 18. The visit is intended to further strengthen the existing defence cooperation between the air Forces of the two countries.
December 10, 2018
Successful test firing of long-range missile Agni V
Agni V, a long-range surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile, was successfully launched from a canister on a road mobile launcher at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, today.
December 10, 2018
Dassault Falcon 8X in the spotlight at MEBAA 2018
Dassault Aviation will highlight its ultra-long range Falcon 8X and new Falcon 6X ultra widebody twinjet at the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show and exhibition, which opens on December 10th at the Dubai World Central Airport.

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