Airbus delivers 6 H160s to French Navy
This article was published on: October17,2022 3:15 AM
A partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Safran Helicopter Engines, and Babcock has delivered the first of six Airbus H160s to the Marine Nationale (French navy). They will be used for search and rescue (SAR) duties at locations around the French coast, allowing NH90s and Panthers to concentrate on their primary shipborne missions. “The delivery of theRead More
The world helicopter market expected to rise to $41.2b by 2027
This article was published on: October17,2022 3:14 AM
The world helicopter market is forecast to grow from $30.6 billion in 2022 to $41.2 billion by 2027, according to a new report from the research firm MarketsandMarkets. The expansion translates into a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 percent. The growth will be driven by the demand for light helicopters of less thanRead More
Eviation successfully completes its long-awaited 1st flight of its Alice aircraft
This article was published on: October17,2022 3:13 AM
Eviation has achieved a long-awaited first flight with its all-electric Alice aircraft, which it is developing for both commuter airline and private aviation applications. The battery-powered, fixed-wing prototype took off from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, and landed after flying two circuits at 3,500 feet. The flight, with test pilot Steven CraneRead More
Cindy Wong: Pioneer for ‘Women in Flight’
This article was published on: October17,2022 3:12 AM
Currently awaiting a first officer position on AirAsia’s single-aisle fleet in Kuala Lumpur, Cindy Wong completed her training thanks to an ambassador scholarship from CAE. When Cindy Wong was studying for a university degree in psychology in Australia, she did not know what she would end up doing with it – there was certainly noRead More
Sheltair partners with WAI to celebrate 8th Girls in Aviation Day
This article was published on: October17,2022 3:11 AM
Florida-based FBO operator Sheltair partnered with Women in Aviation International (WAI) this past weekend to celebrate the 8th annual Girls in Aviation Day. WAI launched Girls in Aviation Day in 2015 with a mission to educate young girls about possible careers in the aviation industry. Saturday’s events at Sheltair facilities in Florida and Georgia attractedRead More
Airbus confident on delivering 700 commercial aircraft this year as it returns to pre-covid levels
This article was published on: October12,2022 6:55 AM
Airbus executives expressed confidence the European OEM will achieve its targets of delivering “around” 700 commercial aircraft this year and a return to pre-Covid levels of close to 1,000 aircraft by the middle of the decade. Attaining some 700 commercial aircraft deliveries against the backdrop of disruptions in the global supply chain “is anything butRead More
WestJet looks to expand its network and its sustainability efforts with new Boeing orders
This article was published on: October12,2022 6:54 AM
WestJet has ordered 42 Boeing 737 Max 10 narrowbodies with an option for 22 more as it looks to expand its network and increase its sustainability efforts. “This will foster our low-cost positioning and affordability for Canadians,” said WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech. “In addition, with its lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions, theRead More
Airlink to acquire 40% equity holding in FlyNamibia
This article was published on: October12,2022 6:53 AM
Airlink is acquiring a 40 percent strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia. The investment will accelerate Namibia’s post-pandemic recovery and drive the expansion of efficient scheduled airline services to, from and within Namibia. Through this venture, Airlink and FlyNamibia will support Namibia’s National Transport Policy vision by providing safe, reliable, effective, efficient and affordableRead More
