Clik here to view.
Iran Welcomes Russian Strategic Bomber to Hamedan Base
Tehran has permitted the Russian military to use its Third Tactical Fighter Base (TFB.3) near the city of Hamedan for “temporary basing” of the Tupolev Tu-22M3 and Sukhoi Su-34 strike aircraft. Thus,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Air Force Awards Contract for KC-46 Production Start
The U.S. Air Force on August 18 awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker. Boeing will supply 19 of the modified 767-2C...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Embraer Feels Need for Speed with New Phenom 100 Refurb
Embraer Executive Jets has introduced an auto-racing-inspired enhancement package of interior refurbishment options and exterior paint schemes for current Phenom 100 owners. Dubbed Phenom Ace as a nod...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Longitude Completes Initial Ground Engine Tests
Cessna took the next step toward first flight of the Citation Longitude, completing the initial ground engine tests on the super-midsize jet’s Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans, the company announced today....
View ArticlePiper M500 Cleared for Europe
Piper received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the M500 turboprop single, the Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manufacturer announced yesterday. EASA validation enables operators to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators
Stratasys is preparing to unveil a pair of technology demonstrators that it says will represent a generational advance in the use of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in aerospace production....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future
The board of Piaggio Aerospace announced today that CEO Carlo Logli is stepping down to be replaced on an interim basis by COO Renato Vaghi until a permanent replacement is appointed. The move comes a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Nears Completion
The first LM-100J commercial freighter version of the C-130J Hercules is advancing through production, Lockheed Martin said on August 18. The manufacturer expects to finish assembling the aircraft...
View ArticleClik here to view.
TAM AE Pushes Its Expanded Role As Textron's Face In Brazil
At this year’s LABACE, for the first time, Brazilian aviation services provider TAM Aviação Executiva (TAMAE) will be displaying the full line of Textron aircraft products. The São Paulo-based company...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo
The 13th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) is set to open on Tuesday at São Paulo Conghonhas Airport. The three-day event is organized by Brazilian business...
View ArticleJapan's ANA Grounds Some 787s for Engine Inspections
Japanese airline ANA on August 25 cancelled several domestic flights to conduct engine inspections on a “limited number” of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The carrier issued an apology for the cancellations,...
View ArticleBombardier Forecasts Region's Bizjet Demand
Bombardier sees a demand for nearly 800 new business aircraft in Latin America over the next decade. The company’s most recent market forecast, released earlier this year predicts business aviation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths
It’s not that aircraft aren’t being sold in Brazil and other parts of Latin America, but that transactions are taking longer to conclude, according to Gulfstream Aerospace, which will once again have a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Falcon 8X Arrives in São Paulo to Make LABACE Debut
Dassault is presenting its new Falcon 8X flagship aircraft for the first time at this week’s LABACE show in São Paulo. The long-range jet will enter service in Brazil during the fourth quarter of this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cessna Moving Caravan Production to Independence Plant
Textron Aviation announced last week that it is moving production for the Cessna Caravan from its Wichita headquarters to its Independence, Kan. production facility. A company spokeswoman did not...
View ArticleMitsubishi Regional Jet Ferry Flight Turns Back To Japan
The first prototype of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) returned to its base at Nagoya Airport in Japan soon after starting its ferry flight across the Pacific Ocean to Mitsubishi Aircraft...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bombardier's Challenger 650 Makes Mexican Service Debut
Bombardier announced it has delivered the first Challenger 650 to a Mexican customer, making it the first of the class to enter service country. Bombardier’s business jet fleet in Latin America now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Embraer Adds Third Prototype to E190-E2 Flight-test Program
The third of four prototypes of Embraer’s new E190-E2 airliner took off for the first time on August 27 from the Brazilian airframer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos. Announcing the program’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Falcon 8X Chega a São Paulo para Estrear na LABACE
A Dassault apresentará sua nova aeronave Falcon 8X na LABACE em São Paulo esta semana. A aeronave de longo alcance começará a prestar serviços no Brasil até o final deste ano se a certificação da ANAC...
View ArticleBombardier Laying Off, Shifting Workers from Learjet
Bombardier has begun to transition an unspecified number of workers from its Learjet programs to other programs in Wichita, as well as issue a limited number of layoff notices, the company confirmed....
View Article