Bombardier Introduces the World’s Only 90-Seat Turboprop

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today again demonstrated the unique versatility of the Q400 aircraft by introducing the world’s only commercial turboprop capable of carrying 90 passengers. “As part of Bombardier’s ongoing commitment to the evolution of the Q400 aircraft program, we are thrilled to offer customers increased capacity on regional routes with high passenger demand and … Dowiedz się więcej

Sikorsky Appoints UI Helicopter as Authorized Customer Support Center for S-76® and S-92® Helicopters in the Republic of Korea

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has appointed UI Helicopter Co., Ltd to become a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Support Center in the Republic of Korea. Based in Yesan, 100 km south of Seoul, the CSC will enable operators of Sikorsky S-76® and S-92® commercial helicopters to source repair and overhaul services within the country’s borders. … Dowiedz się więcej

Third Sentinel satellite launched for Copernicus

The third ESA-developed satellite carrying four Earth-observing instruments was launched today (16.02), ready to provide a ‘bigger picture’ for Europe’s Copernicus environment programme. The 1150 kg Sentinel-3A satellite was carried into orbit on a Rockot launcher from Plesetsk, Russia, at 17:57 GMT (18:57 CET; 20:57 local time) on 16 February. After a first burn starting … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Statement on GAO Long Range Strike-Bomber Decision

Today (16.02), the Government Accountability Office denied the protest filed by the Boeing and Lockheed Martin team challenging the Air Force’s award of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B). We continue to believe that our offering represents the best solution for the Air Force and the Nation, and that the government’s selection process was fundamentally … Dowiedz się więcej

Cessna Citation Latitude Achieves EASA Certification and La Mole Operational Capability

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (16.02) announced its Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with deliveries underway in the region. “We are thrilled to offer the Citation Latitude to our European customers,” said Kriya Shortt, … Dowiedz się więcej

BOC Aviation selects Rockwell Collins’ MultiScan™ ThreatTrack radar, MMR, and TCAS II for new 737 aircraft

BOC Aviation will feature Rockwell Collins’ advanced avionics, including MultiScan™ ThreatTrack weather radar, GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance (TCAS II) traffic computer TTR-2100 as baseline configurations on Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft that begin delivery later this year. “This comprehensive suite of our proven avionics systems will enable BOC Aviation’s clients … Dowiedz się więcej