Transport Canada has awarded the Bombardier CRJ700 the same type rating as the smaller CRJ100/200, permitting cross-crew qualification between the aircraft with three days difference training. Canadian and US type certification is expected by the end of the year.
Source: Flight International
Embraer’s leaders stressed this week that they want to better understand technology advancements before committing to a development track. Embraer must also still work out the tricky question of how to pay for such a project – the answer seemingly being collaborations with deep-pocketed partners.
Textron Aviation has secured an agreeement to deliver a pair of Cessna SkyCourier turboprops to Air Marshall Islands.
Boeing has secured a $2.4 billion US government contract to build 15 KC-46A tankers, adding to the number of contracted orders for the 767 derivative.
