Gulf Air imports more than 80 tons of medical supplies in May
Gulf Air has successfully imported 82 tons of medical supplies from India with partner medical suppliers.
General Aviation
in General Aviation Flydubai continues to focus on cargo operations and repatriation flights
Posted 11 May 2020
Dubai-based Flydubai’s passenger operation remains suspended until Thursday 04 June 2020 as part of the precautionary measures being implemented in response to COVID-19.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo drives optimisation of cargo capacity on flights
Posted 6 May 2020
With close to 100 daily cargo flights operated to a destination network spanning more than 65 cities across six continents, Emirates SkyCargo is leading the global cargo industry during these critical times in
in General Aviation Gulf Air cooperates with local companies in importing nine tons of medical supplies
Posted 4 May 2020
Gulf Air in coordination with a number of Bahraini enterprises specialising in medical supplies, has assisted in the importation of nine tons of medical items needed to mitigate the spread of the
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo set to connect New Zealand with key global markets
Posted 4 May 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has announced that that will be launching four weekly cargo services to New Zealand from 3rd May 2020 to help connect businesses in the country to key trading partners across the globe.
in General Aviation IATA and UPU warn of air capacity shortage
Posted 4 May 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo reconnects six continents with scheduled cargo flights
Posted 4 May 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has announced that with effect from the first week May 2020, it has commenced dedicated cargo flights on a scheduled basis every week to 67 global destinations across six continents.
in General Aviation Airbus develops solution for airlines to use widebody aircraft for pure cargo operations
Posted 30 April 2020
Airbus is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the
in General Aviation / Features Game-changing 525 rising above the early tragedy
Posted 30 April 2020
Seven years after Bell Helicopter announced it was developing a brand new, clean-sheet design ‘super medium’ twin-engine helicopter, complete with a sophisticated fly-by-wire system, the company is now sparing no effort to get the 525
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo maintains food supplies into the UAE
Posted 29 April 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has utilised the cargo capacity on its Boeing 777 freighter and Boeing 777-300ER passenger freighter aircraft to help maintain and replenish food supplies in the UAE during the Covid-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation IATA: immediate and severe air cargo capacity crunch
Posted 28 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Middle Eastern carriers reported a decline of 14.1% year-on-year following growth
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo dials up focus on safety for employees and operations
Posted 27 April 2020
Emirates SkyCargo is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of its employees and operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo to deliver critical airfreight services to Australia
Posted 23 April 2020
Etihad Cargo has partnered with the Australian Government to provide critical international airfreight assistance to Australia.
in General Aviation UPS adds over 200 flights in April to support Project Airbridge
Posted 22 April 2020
UPS said it has added over 200 company-owned and chartered air freighter flights in April to support FEMA’s Project Airbridge and other healthcare-related missions.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways releases operational update
Posted 22 April 2020
In recent weeks Qatar Airways has carried over one million people home plus transported over 70,000 tonnes of medical equipment and aid relief, ensuring it is a reliable partner for passengers, governments, travel trade and freight companies in
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo’s e-commerce offering sees strong take-up in the UAE
Posted 20 April 2020
Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform launched by the freight division of Emirates has witnessed a strong reception by UAE customers in March and April 2020.
in General Aviation Jazeera Airways operates all-cargo flights from and to Kuwait International Airport
Posted 17 April 2020
Jazeera Airways has announced that it ran its first all-cargo flight to and from Riyadh on April 15, 2020.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo scales up operations for transport of essential commodities
Posted 16 April 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has rapidly scaled up its cargo services to connect an increasing number of global destinations.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo prioritises transport of essential medical supplies and aid relief
Posted 8 April 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo has increased services around the world, operating freighters and freight-only passenger aircraft to ensure the continuity of global trade and transportation of
in General Aviation Flydubai Cargo continues to enable the movement of vital goods in the region
Posted 8 April 2020
Flydubai has allocated six Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate as all-cargo flights to enable the movement of essential goods across its network and beyond.
in General Aviation Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19
Posted 6 April 2020
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ cargo demand increased 4.3% in February
Posted 6 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same
in General Aviation Gulf Air and All Food Company import fresh produce from Europe
Posted 3 April 2020
Gulf Air and All Food Company, a Bahraini food supplier, has imported approximately 4,000 kg worth of fresh produce from Europe using Gulf Air’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways resumes scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China
Posted 31 March 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft effective 30 March 2020.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo calibrates cargo operations to better connect global markets
Posted 31 March 2020
An Emirates SkyCargo flight carrying close to 500,000 Covid-19 testing kits has landed at Sao Paulo airport in Brazil.
in General Aviation Lulu group airlifts food consignment on Gulf Air
Posted 26 March 2020
In keeping with food security amidst the global outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Lulu Hypermarket has airlifted a special food consignment on a chartered Gulf Air’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from India to Bahrain this
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo deploys supplies and replenishes food and medicines in UAE
Posted 26 March 2020
Emirates SkyCargo has stepped up its commitment to facilitate the flow of essential goods across markets including the UAE.
in General Aviation Air cargo bottlenecks could put lives at risk
Posted 25 March 2020
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.
in General Aviation FAI works around the clock to meet critical Covid-19 demands
Posted 24 March 2020
FAI rent-a-jet AG, Germany’s Air Ambulance Specialist and Special Mission Operator has been working 24/7 to help evacuate those in need following unprecedented demand from the spread of coronavirus.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo boosts its freighter summer schedule across key markets
Posted 17 March 2020
Etihad Cargo has announced its freighter schedule for the IATA summer season, boosting capacity to its top freighter gateways.
in General Aviation Air Cargo essential to fight against COVID-19
Posted 17 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it continues to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
in General Aviation Oman Air Cargo awards Jettainer for ‘Best Service’
Posted 11 March 2020
Jettainer, an international service partner for outsourced ULD management, received the Oman Air Cargo Award 2020 in the category “Best Service” during the award gala on March 4 in Muscat, Oman.
in General Aviation / Features Check mates
Posted 5 March 2020
The international airports in the Middle East are some of the busiest in the world. They are also equipped with the most sophisticated navigation aids that have to remain operational 24/7 – but they also need to be totally accurate. David Oliver finds out more.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ cargo volumes decreased 1.4% in January
Posted 5 March 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has eleased data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to the same period
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo and Accuity set new standards in Global Trade Compliance
Posted 4 March 2020
Emirates SkyCargo is working with Accuity, a global provider of financial crime compliance, payments and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, to help automate and streamline its regulatory compliance
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo selects ECS Group
Posted 1 March 2020
Etihad Cargo has selected ECS Group, a general sales and support services group, to deliver a significant scope of its new regional sales operating model across multiple-territories.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo delivers medical supplies to China for coronavirus relief
Posted 24 February 2020
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China on Friday carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo and Dnata extend partnership to 15 global stations
Posted 18 February 2020
Etihad Cargo has bolstered its global handling partnership agreements with Dnata.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo partners with WebCargo
Posted 10 February 2020
Etihad Cargo has signed a partnership for Digital Air Cargo with WebCargo by Freightos, the world’s largest air cargo rates and eBooking platform.
in General Aviation 2019 worst year for air freight demand since 2009
Posted 6 February 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released full-year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell by 3.3% compared to 2018 while capacity (AFTK)
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo renews WFS global handling agreement
Posted 4 February 2020
Etihad Cargo has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States.
in General Aviation Gulf Helicopters to be AW189K launch customer
Posted 30 January 2020
Leonardo has announced that Gulf Helicopters of Qatar is the launch customer for the all new AW189K variant.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Universal establishes new ground support base in Istanbul
Posted 17 January 2020
Universal Aviation, has opened Universal Aviation Turkey, based at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul to provide supervisory ground support for business aircraft at all airports across Turkey.
in General Aviation Airbus BelugaXL enters service
Posted 16 January 2020
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes decreased 3.0% in November
Posted 8 January 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 1.1% in November 2019, compared
in General Aviation UPS flies urgent relief from Dubai to flood-stricken Somalia
Posted 2 January 2020
UPS, in collaboration with UNHCR, has delivered close to 100 tons of relief items to bring critical supplies to victims of the recent flooding in Somalia which has affected half a million people and uprooted 400,000 from
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes decreased 6.0% in October
Posted 4 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared to the
in General Aviation Qatar Cargo expands services in South America
Posted 2 December 2019
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a major expansion of services in South America.
in General Aviation / Business & Finance Tawazun set for 200 VRT helicopters for Abu Dhabi
Posted 20 November 2019
Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun today announced the start of negotiations to buy 200 of the Russian-built VRT multipurpose civilian helicopters, which will be used across both government and private entities in the emirate.
in General Aviation / Technology Dubai Airshow: Accel powers towards the record books for Rolls-Royce
Posted 20 November 2019
Accel, the new all-electric demonstrator aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce, could be heading for the record books next year.
in General Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support Dubai Airshow: Infinity and beyond as ISS and ITP support Sikorsky S-92
Posted 20 November 2019
Infinity Support Services (ISS) and ITP Aero has signed a three-year contract to support General Electric CT7-8A engines operated on Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters.
in General Aviation Oman Aviation Academy selects Diamond DA40 NG and DA42-VI fleet
Posted 15 November 2019
Oman Aviation Academy (a CAE Authorised Training Centre) has signed a contract with Diamond Aircraft for the purchase of eight aircraft – including six single-engine DA40 NG and two twin-engine DA42-VI – with an option to
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo strengthens its pharma corridors initiative
Posted 12 November 2019
Emirates SkyCargo flew over 75,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals across the world during the Financial Year 2018/19.
in General Aviation Dnata gains IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification at DWC
Posted 6 November 2019
Dnata has been certified by IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes at its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).
in General Aviation / Features A breath of fresh Airbus in the Middle East
Posted 4 November 2019
There's a new mood of confidence at Airbus Helicopters as the rotor market embraces new technologies and new opportunities. Dave Calderwood reports
in General Aviation Dnata joins forces with air-cargo road feeder services provider Wallenborn
Posted 28 October 2019
Dnata has joined forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes decreased 6.7% in August
Posted 11 October 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo refreshes global network with greater connectivity
Posted 25 September 2019
Etihad Cargo has announced its winter schedule and network plan will come into effect on September 29, with new weekly freighter services marking an increased presence in the United States of America and other strategic
in General Aviation UPS expands express services to the Middle East
Posted 24 September 2019
UPS has announced the addition of three new countries served by UPS Worldwide Express, and broadened its reach across 76 cities in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa (ISMEA).
in Air Transport / General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo and Seafood Souq start seafood transportation partnership
Posted 19 September 2019
Emirates SkyCargo has teamed up with with Dubai start-up Seafood Souq for efficient and transparent sourcing and transportation of seafood, starting with a shipment of Scottish salmon from Glasgow
in General Aviation Turkish Airlines’ load factor is 84.8 percent in August
Posted 17 September 2019
Turkish Airlines recorded 84.8 percent load factor in August despite the global shrinkage of demand in the aviation sector.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo completes five years of operations to Belgium and Norway
Posted 12 September 2019
Life saving medication manufactured in Belgium and fresh salmon from Norway are just two of the commodities that have been transported across the world by Emirates SkyCargo.
in General Aviation Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to WFS in Europe and the United States
Posted 10 September 2019
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, has been awarded a substantial multi-station cargo handling contract by Saudia Cargo covering major airport gateways in
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes decreased 5.5% in July
Posted 5 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.2% in July 2019, compared to the same
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines' freight volumes decreased 7.0% in June
Posted 7 August 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.8% in June 2019, compared to the same
in General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Nexus' smallest customer is well on the way to record breaking circumnavigation
Posted 29 July 2019
Staff at Saudi Arabia’s aviation services Nexus are used to tracking aircraft to provide their products to airlines and business aviation operators – but they are currently glued to their screens
in General Aviation Turkey takes delivery of Ka-32 firefighting helicopters
Posted 26 July 2019
Russian Helicopters has delivered three Ka-32A11BC multipurpose helicopters to Turkey for firefighting from the contract signed with KAAN Air last July.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation Bose launches new Bose ProFlight Series 2 Aviation Headset
Posted 22 July 2019
Bose’s latest headset designed for corporate jet and commercial aircraft pilots was unveiled at Oshkosh today.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo adds Singapore its freighter route
Posted 19 July 2019
Qatar Airways Cargo has added Singapore as a new freighter destination on its transpacific freighter route.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events Harding and Virts break world circumnavigation speed record in Qatar Executive Gulfstream
Posted 11 July 2019
At 12:12:23 UTC today, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, Astronaut Terry Virts and crew made history by beating the world record for any aircraft flying over the North and South poles
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo wins international accolades in 2019
Posted 8 July 2019
Emirates SkyCargo has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers.
in General Aviation Mi-38 successfully passes testing in extreme conditions
Posted 5 July 2019
Specialists of the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) finished a series of Mi-38 flights conducted under the instrument flight rules (IFR), as well as in conditions of
in General Aviation Paris Airshow: ASL Aviation and Boeing sign for Boeing Converted Freighters
Posted 19 June 2019
ASL Aviation (ASL) and Boeing have signed an MoU for 20 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), bringing the world’s first Next-Generation 737-800 freighter conversion to
in General Aviation Paris Airshow: Russian Helicopters showcases new concept of modernised light Ansat helicopter
Posted 17 June 2019
Russian Helicopters has presented a concept of the modernised light Ansat helicopter at the International Paris Air Show 2019.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo strengthens its pharma capabilities
Posted 17 June 2019
Emirates SkyCargo has commenced handling pharmaceutical cargo at a new purpose-built facility in Chicago.
in General Aviation Etihad acquires valuables management subsidiary
Posted 30 May 2019
Etihad Airways PJSC has acquired the shares held by Armaguard Linfox Group (Australia) in Abu Dhabi-based joint venture Armaguard Valuables Management LLC (AVM), becoming sole shareholder of the company and renaming it Etihad Secure
in General Aviation / Airports Diamond aircraft testing navaids crashes in Dubai - four dead
Posted 16 May 2019
An aircraft carrying out testing of navigational aids for Dubai’s main international airport crashed close to DXB killing all four people on board.
in General Aviation Singapore joins the Etihad Cargo freighter network
Posted 14 May 2019
Etihad Cargo has launched scheduled freighter flights from Abu Dhabi to Singapore’s Changi International Airport.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes increased 1.3% in March 2019
Posted 8 May 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased 0.1% in March 2019, compared to
in General Aviation Dnata and Lufthansa Group expand partnership in US
Posted 7 May 2019
Dnata and Lufthansa Group have expanded their partnership in the United States.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo celebrates six months of digitalisation and innovation space
Posted 24 April 2019
Etihad Cargo is celebrating its position in the air cargo digitalisation and innovation space six months after migrating to a new technology platform.
in General Aviation Export Bahrain partners with Gulf Air Cargo to offer special discounts on cargo exports
Posted 18 April 2019
Export Bahrain has signed an exclusive partnership with Gulf Air’s Falcon Cargo to provide SMEs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, exporting their goods to the tune of 100 kilograms or above, with
in Defence / General Aviation / Features Turkey’s indigenous TAI T625 takes to the sky
Posted 11 April 2019
The first prototype of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T625 multi-role helicopter made its 20-minute maiden flight on September 6 2018, at the company’s facilities in Ankara, writes Jon Lake.
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo continued its growth in a shrinking air cargo market
Posted 11 April 2019
Turkish Airlines’ successful air cargo brand, Turkish Cargo managed to increase its cargo tonnage by 9.6 percent in February despite the shrinking in the global air cargo sector.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes contracted 1.6% in February
Posted 9 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared to the
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes contracted 1.6% in February 2019
Posted 4 April 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo delivers 17 rally cars for FIA World Rallycross of Abu Dhabi
Posted 2 April 2019
Etihad Cargo this week delivered all 17 rally cars along with 200 cubic meters of spare parts for the region’s first ever ‘festival of racing’ FIA World Rallycross of Abu Dhabi, for which Etihad Airways is the
in General Aviation Weststar Aviation Services and Leonardo sign contract
Posted 27 March 2019
Weststar Aviation Services, a regional offshore helicopter transportation services provider, and Leonardo signed a contract – valued at around 50 million euros - for three new-generation AW169 and two AW139 helicopters for
in General Aviation Royal Air Maroc becomes Cargo IQ member
Posted 15 March 2019
Royal Air Maroc has become the latest airline to join Cargo iQ, signing up at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Singapore this week.
in General Aviation IATA launches CEIV Fresh
Posted 12 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products.
in General Aviation IATA: Air cargo priorities should be trade, global standards and modernisation
Posted 12 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and the air cargo industry to focus on three priorities to accommodate the expanding demand for air cargo and ensure the
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines' freight volumes contracted 4.5% in January
Posted 7 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 1.8% in January 2019, compared to the
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo delivers circus lions to their natural habitat
Posted 5 March 2019
Turkish Cargo delivered three young lionesses Luca, Charlie, Kai and the young lion Nathan to South Africa, their natural habitat, from Kiev with a connection flight from Istanbul.
in Defence / General Aviation / Training IDEX: EDIC Horizon to upgrade its Bell training fleet
Posted 18 February 2019
Abu Dhabi's EDIC Horizon, has announced plans to upgrade its existing fleet of Bell 206 helicopters with new single-engine glass cockpits.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers’ freight volumes increased 0.1% year-on-year in December
Posted 6 February 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2018 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.5%
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo to transport 68 horses to Longines Masters of Hong Kong
Posted 5 February 2019
Etihad Cargo and EEM World have announced that Etihad Cargo was chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong taking place on
in General Aviation DWC welcomed 900,000 passengers in 2018
Posted 4 February 2019
Dubai World Central (DWC) welcomed a total of 900,000 passengers in 2018 (-0.5%) following a surge in customer numbers in Q3 (+26.1%) and moderate growth in Q4 (+3%) last year.
in General Aviation Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flight
Posted 24 January 2019
Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Virginia.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales in 2018
Posted 24 January 2019
Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017).
in General Aviation Rosaviatsiya validates Ansat high-altitude operation
Posted 23 January 2019
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has certified the increase in take-off/landing altitude of Ansat helicopter to 3,500 m.
