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Dassault Aviation Receives Order for 12 Rafales for French Air and Space Force

WIL BALDWIN February 1, 2021

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has signed a contract for the sale of 12 Rafale aircraft with Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed Forces. These aircraft will replace the 12 Rafales…

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Airbus Signs Maintenance Digital Services Contract With Royal Australian Air Force

WIL BALDWIN January 29, 2021

Airbus (Paris: AIR.PA) has signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (A330…

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Embraer Carries Out First Aircraft Financing Transaction With SkyWest Airlines

WIL BALDWIN January 25, 2021

Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) carried out its first aircraft non-payment insurance (ANPI) transaction financing the delivery of four Embraer E175 jets to SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW). The transaction, completed in December 2020, was supported by the…

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Sikorsky-Boeing Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Design to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capability

WIL BALDWIN January 25, 2021

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA. The aircraft, named DEFIANT…

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Lufthansa to Operate A350-900 Flight from Hamburg to the Falkland Islands

WIL BALDWIN January 21, 2021

On February 1, 2021, Lufthansa will be departing on the longest passenger flight in the history of its company, marking one of the most unique flights the airline has ever carried out. On behalf of…

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U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing Additional $2.1 Billion Contract for 15 More KC-46A Tankers

WIL BALDWIN January 21, 2021

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, expanding its fleet of aircraft that will not only set the standard for aerial refueling but will…

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Eve Aviation Joins UK Civil Aviation Authority to Develop Urban Air Mobility Concept

WIL BALDWIN January 20, 2021

A consortium of urban air mobility and aviation companies has commenced work on a concept of operations for integrating air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL's) into the UK’s airspace. The consortium,…

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Air New Zealand Updates International Schedule Through June

WIL BALDWIN January 19, 2021

Air New Zealand is extending its COVID-19 international schedule through to 30 June 2021 in response to ongoing travel restrictions and low passenger demand. The schedule aims to keep air links open for essential travel and cargo…

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Air New Zealand Supports ESR to Get Smart with Saliva

WIL BALDWIN January 18, 2021

Air New Zealand is teaming up with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) to look at the effectiveness of saliva testing in detecting COVID-19. Starting next week, Air New Zealand employees who are currently undertaking regular surveillance…

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American Airlines Introduces Health Passport for All International Travel to US

WIL BALDWIN January 17, 2021

American is the first U.S. airline to introduce a health passport for inbound travel to the United States from all international destinations. Customers traveling to the United States can use the VeriFLY app to confirm testing…