LONDON – Boeing forecasts a $3.6 trillion market for new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years as world economies rebound and strong demand for new and replacement aircraft spurs growth. (more…)
Market for 30,900 New Commercial Airplanes Valued at $3.6 Trillion Over Next 20 Years
July 15th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Boeing ~ News
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Pilatus Delivers The 1000th PC-12
July 15th, 2010 by FlightSource, Filed under - News
BROOMFIELD, CO – Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced today that it has completed the delivery of the 1000th PC-12 at a special ceremony at its wholly owned subsidiary Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. in Broomfield, Colorado. (more…)
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Gulfstream G450 Sets Speed Record Between Tokyo and Hong Kong
July 14th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
SAVANNAH, Ga. – A large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G450 business jet recently established a city-pair speed record between Tokyo and Hong Kong. (more…)
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Conciliation Commissioner to Oversee Air Transat Pilot Negotiations
July 14th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
MONTREAL – The Air Line Pilots Association, International, representing pilots employed by Air Transat, a division of Transat A.T., announced today that a conciliation commissioner was appointed to oversee negotiations between Air Transat pilots and their employer. (more…)
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Air China’s Fleet Revamping in Top Gear
July 14th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
BEIJING – Building a strong fleet is seen as one of the most important strategies in a carrier’s growth. To seek its competitive edge in the global airline market, Air China is pressing ahead with its plan to introduce wide-bodied airliners to its fleet and make its fleet more efficient (more…)
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Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2010
July 14th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
MONTREAL – Bombardier Aerospace returns to the Farnborough International Airshow with four of its innovative and industry-leading aircraft. (more…)
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Bombardier Builds First Manufacturing Validation Unit for Learjet 85 Aircraft
July 13th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
MONTREAL, QC – Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has reached another significant Learjet 85 aircraft program milestone, having successfully built the first all-composite manufacturing validation unit for the aircraft’s pressure fuselage section. (more…)
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Taranis Unmanned Combat Aircraft Thunders Into View
July 13th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
WARTON, UK – A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence for the first time today.
Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle that would ultimately be capable of precisely striking targets at long range, even in another continent. (more…)
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Flybe and Air France Announce Landmark Tie-up
July 13th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
Flybe and Air France, have today announced plans to implement this autumn, an extensive commercial relationship in a move that will benefit the interests of their customers and the communities they serve. (more…)
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion
July 13th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The first Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade enhancements was delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in ceremonies here today. (more…)
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