Airbus Posts Strong January Orders, Delivers 31 Jets
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus <EADSY> posted its biggest January order haul in at least 15 years on Thursday as it booked a major leasing order that has been in the pipeline for several months, and…
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Airliner Skids, Breaks Open in Istanbul; 3 Dead, 179 Injured
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish airliner skidded off a runway, crashed into a ditch and broke apart while landing in bad weather in Istanbul Wednesday, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Passengers had to…
Air-to-Air Refueling Broadens C295 Tactical Airlifter’s Operational Versatility
The new capability for Airbus’ C295 to serve as an aerial tanker brings additional flexibility for this tactical airlifter, further increasing its already-proven versatility and opening additional mission opportunities. Airbus Defence and Space developed a removable…
Air Canada Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing in Madrid
An Air Canada Boeing 767 aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez-Barajas International Airport after part of the jets landing gear reportedly fell off and entered its engines. The Toronto-bound flight touched…
Some Exhibitors Drop Out of Singapore Airshow Due to Coronavirus
Textron, Gulfstream no longer attendingOrganisers expect reduction in exhibitors, visitorsSouth Korea's air force reviewing participation By Jamie Freed and Allison Lampert SYDNEY/MONTREAL, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Some aerospace companies including business jet manufacturers Textron Inc…
Bombardier Sells Two Learjet 75 Liberty Aircraft for Dedicated Medevac Service in Poland
Aircraft sold to U.S.-based Fargo Jet Center, which will convert spacious interior into cutting-edge medevac suiteBombardier’s newest Learjet aircraft, the Learjet 75 Liberty, delivers best-in-class speed and range and the smoothest ride at an exceptional valueLearjet aircraft have a proud…
Embraer and SkyWest Sign Contract for 20 E175 Jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil, January 30, 2020 – Embraer and SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) signed a firm order for 20 E175 jets in a 76-seat configuration. The order has a value of USD 972…
Triton’s Pacific Arrival to Deliver US Navy Better Situational Awareness
The Northrop Grumman unmanned aircraft system MQ-4C Triton has been deployed to the Pacific for the first time. The deployment of the platform will give the US Navy greater maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data…
Wheels Up and Delta Close Groundbreaking Transaction Combining Delta Private Jets with Wheels Up
With this expanded private fleet and access to Delta’s global network, Wheels Up is strategically positioned to fulfill every travel need of its now 8,000+ members and customers. Delta and Wheels Up, the leading brand…
New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight
Three hour, 51 minute flight marks new phase for rigorous test programLargest and most fuel efficient twin-engine commercial jet expected to deliver in 2021 The new Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777X jetliner took to the skies…