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  • Orders-Aug2014
    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - Orders for July 2014

    2014-08-14T11:25:00Z

    The Farnborough air show took place in July 2014 and as expected, a large amount of commercial aircraft orders were announced. Net orders came in at 819 during the month where 869 new orders were offset by 50 cancellations, while another six swaps occurred.

  • virgin-america
    News

    Virgin America flight attendants vote for TWU representation

    2014-08-13T19:54:30Z

    ​Flight attendants at Virgin America have voted in favour of representation by the Transport Workers Union, the first employee group at the carrier to approve union representation.

  • News

    Azul sets 1 Dec start date for USA flights

    2014-08-12T22:08:03Z

    ​Brazil's Azul plans to begin its first international flights to the USA from 1 December.

  • News

    Gulfstream navigating Russian market amid sanctions

    2014-08-12T11:52:40Z

    Gulfstream is continuing efforts to sell and maintain aircraft in Russia while navigating new economic sanctions by the USA and Europe that target certain individuals, which include some of the company's clients, a senior executive says.

  • Gulfstream G450
    News

    ​Gulfstream breaks silence on P42 project

    2014-08-12T11:42:19Z

    Gulfstream has broken its four-year silence on the existence of a new aircraft development programme dubbed "P42", with a senior executive saying the company is "real close" to unveiling the mysterious project.

  • News

    Delta gets nod for Air France codeshare on GoJet flights

    2014-08-11T20:33:18Z

    ​Delta Air Lines and regional partner GoJet Airlines have received permission from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to display Air France's code on GoJet's Delta Connection flights.

  • Bristow S-92 line
    News

    Demand for heavy helicopters outstrips supply – Bristow

    2014-08-11T17:13:07Z

    ​Future demand for large helicopters will outstrip demand, according to a leading global rotorcraft operator.

  • News

    Cascade seeks more Hercules support deals

    2014-08-11T16:59:28Z

    ​Cascade Aerospace is leveraging its experience in the management and maintenance of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130E/H tactical transports into the international marketplace. The company is looking to provide comprehensive upgrades and maintenance, along with ongoing support to operators of "legacy" Hercules.

  • News

    BAE Systems sees growing Avro MRO demand in Canada

    2014-08-11T14:02:22Z

    Canadian charter operator Summit Air has opted to maintain components on its BAE Systems Avro RJ85 regional jets via the manufacturer’s aftermarket arm.

  • News

    Kelowna reveals work on combi version of 737-300

    2014-08-08T16:38:34Z

    Kelowna Flightcraft is developing a passenger and cargo “combi” modification to the Boeing 737-300, initially to fulfill a requirement for Canadian North.

  • NATO E-3A AWACS - USAF
    News

    NATO to upgrade AWACS fleet

    2014-08-08T11:08:02Z

    ​NATO’s fleet of Boeing E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft is to undergo a digital flight deck update, under a programme worth around $250 million.

  • News

    UK faces engineering skills crisis

    2014-08-07T10:45:00Z

    UK industry now has a deficit of 10,000 engineering students and apprentices a year, despite importing international students, according to training organisations Semta and the Aviation Skills Partnership which are attempting to bridge the gap.

  • News

    US C-130T deal would bolster Manila’s transport fleet

    2014-08-07T04:55:07Z

    The US has approved the possible sale of two Lockheed Martin C-130T tactical transport aircraft to the Philippines.

  • Heliconia AW139
    News

    AgustaWestland delivers AW139 pair to Heliconia

    2014-08-06T16:56:47Z

    ​AgustaWestland has delivered two AW139s to Moroccan helicopter services company Heliconia Aero Solutions. The first of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C-powered types has entered service providing offshore transportation services in North Africa. It will be joined later this week by the second aircraft. Heliconia also has an option ...

  • Interview

    Interview: Greg Bowles - GAMA director of European regulatory affairs

    2014-08-06T16:07:40Z

    Greg Bowles is General Aviation Manufacturers Association director of European regulatory affairs and engineering, based in Brussels. He is responsible for laying a solid foundation for GA across the continent

  • Raymond Benjamin
    News

    ICAO conflict zone task force sets first meeting

    2014-08-06T12:40:00Z

    ​The International Civil Aviation Organization's recently assembled Task Force on Risks to civil aviation arising from Conflict Zones will meet for the first time on 14-15 August 2014 at the organisation's headquarters in Montréal, Canada, and it is expected to deliver recommendations "within weeks".

  • Contrails
    News

    NATS hones flight trajectories for efficiency

    2014-08-06T09:00:00Z

    UK air navigation service provider NATS says it is on track to meet a target of saving 600,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from aircraft fuel burn in 2014 compared with historic levels, using scores from a flight trajectory efficiency measuring tool.

  • News

    Cessna Citation Latitude and CJ3+ programmes hit development milestones

    2014-08-05T17:46:22Z

    Two of Cessna business jet programmes reached development milestones in late July as they advance towards certification and service entry over the coming 12 months

  • G650ER
    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Gulfstream G650ER aims to be long-range leader in the business jet market

    2014-08-05T10:56:00Z

    Gulfstream has strengthened its dominance of the coveted ultra-long range business jet sector with the launch in May of its G650ER.

  • News

    Azul eyes possible flights to Las Vegas and Los Angeles

    2014-08-04T17:36:32Z

    ​Brazilian low-cost carrier Azul could possibly target Las Vegas and Los Angeles as its next US destinations after it launches its inaugural international service as soon as later this year.