Turkish Airlines’ load factor is 84.8 percent in August
Turkish Airlines recorded 84.8 percent load factor in August despite the global shrinkage of demand in the aviation sector.
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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.
in General Aviation Saha Airlines freight jet crashes in to houses near Tehran
Posted 14 January 2019
It is understood up to 15 people have been killed after an Iranian run Saha Airlines Boeing 707 freighter aircraft overshot the runway at Fath Airport in the city of Karaj crashing in to nearby houses. One person is believed to have
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for Pharmaceuticals Logistics
Posted 14 January 2019
Etihad Cargo has become the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is one of only
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo reaches new milestones
Posted 14 January 2019
Between January and December 2018, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern airlines’ freight volumes expanded 1.7% in November
Posted 9 January 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), was flat (0%) in November 2018, compared to the same
in General Aviation Tecnam P2012 traveller achieves Easa certification
Posted 1 January 2019
Tecnam has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded full type certification to the P2012 Traveller.
in General Aviation GCAA finalises approval for all heliports for all sea and gas companies in the UAE
Posted 31 December 2018
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved heliports for all sea and gas companies working in the country.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator flies unmanned
Posted 24 December 2018
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France this last week.
in General Aviation Russian Helicopters to certify a service centre in Egypt in 2019
Posted 6 December 2018
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of Helwan Factory
in General Aviation Middle Eastern cargo carriers see the fastest growth of any region in September
Posted 5 November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.0% in September 2018,
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo rolls out automated mail management system across its network
Posted 29 October 2018
Qatar Airways Cargo has rolled out an automated mail management system at more than 50 stations across its global network, making it the first in the industry to introduce this major enhancement to its
in General Aviation Competitive boost and enhanced operational capabilities for H145
Posted 17 October 2018
Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145’s Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three years/2000 hours. This extension is valid for H145s delivered from January
in General Aviation Boeing forecasts air cargo traffic will double in 20 Years
Posted 17 October 2018
Boeing projects air cargo operators will need more than 2,600 freighters over the next two decades to keep up with increasing global freight traffic, which is expected to double with 4.2 percent growth annually.
in General Aviation Qatar Airways Cargo commences freighter services to Macau
Posted 17 October 2018
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter services to Macau, the carrier’s fourth freighter destination in Greater China.
in General Aviation Flydubai integrates FedEx Web services technology
Posted 16 October 2018
Flydubai and Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) have integrated the Flydubai Engineering Maintenance System (AMOS) with FedEx Web Services, which are designed to enhance air waybill generation and the transition towards paperless
in General Aviation Milestone Aviation and Airbus to provide five H145s to Aramco
Posted 10 September 2018
Helicopter leasing firm Milestone Aviation Group Limited and Airbus Helicopters, announced today they will provide five H145s to Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated, global
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo and Trinity Logistics USA renew partnership
Posted 5 September 2018
Etihad Cargo and Trinity Logistics USA have renewed their partnership that will see the airline continuing to operate three weekly Boeing 777 Freighter services into Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) in Columbus,
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers’ see fastest air-freight growth of any region in July
Posted 29 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to
in General Aviation Airbus Perlan Mission II makes altitude history
Posted 28 August 2018
Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to pilot an engineless aircraft to the edge of space, made history this week in El Calafate, Argentina, by soaring in the stratosphere to a pressure altitude of over 62,000 feet (60,669
in General Aviation UAE customers to benefit from new route connecting Hanoi
Posted 28 August 2018
FedEx Express is enhancing its services into and out of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, with the introduction of a new flight connecting the city to the FedEx Hub in Guangzhou, China. This new route will significantly improve
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo transports flood relief cargo for Kerala
Posted 24 August 2018
Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of over 175 tons to Kerala, India, joining the UAE community in their support of the people of Kerala.
in General Aviation Aerotask places a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 for AMCON
Posted 15 August 2018
Aerotask, a Dubai-based global aviation consultancy providing Asset Management and Financial Solutions to airlines, lessors, financiers and aviation investors worldwide, has successfully transacted a McDonnell Douglas MD-83
in General Aviation Air Algérie adds first B737-800P2F
Posted 13 August 2018
Air Algérie has taken redelivery of its first B737-800(P2F) following its conversion into a freighter with STAECO in Jinan, China, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation Middle Eastern carriers' freight volumes grew 3.8% in June
Posted 8 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year
in General Aviation NEXUS to manage flight operations for the WE! Expedition team
Posted 8 August 2018
NEXUS India will partner and sponsor the WE! Expedition team. This around-the-world aviation expedition is led by two female pilots from India, and will attempt to cover more than 40,000 kilometers in 100 days, touching
in General Aviation DWC cargo volume rises 7.1% in first half
Posted 7 August 2018
Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central (DWC) grew to 475,190 tonnes in the first half of the year, a year on year increase of 7.1% compared to 443,835 tonnes recorded last year.
in General Aviation Oman Air Cargo upgrades cargo hub facility at Muscat International Airport
Posted 31 July 2018
Oman Air Cargo has upgraded its cargo hub facility at the new Muscat International Air Cargo Terminal.
in General Aviation The BelugaXL airlifter brings a “smile” to Airbus’ production network
Posted 30 July 2018
The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output – including the ramp-up in
in General Aviation Astral shopping for UAVs from Dubai's Falcon Drones Technology
Posted 18 July 2018
Dubai-based Falcon Drones Technology signed a deal at the Farnborough Airshow today with Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation
in General Aviation FIA2018: GECAS and Boeing announce agreement for 737-800 Boeing converted freighters
Posted 17 July 2018
GECAS and Boeing has announced today that they have reached an agreement for 35 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
in General Aviation Milestone Aviation and Leonardo awarded Aramco medium helicopter renewal programme
Posted 16 July 2018
Milestone Aviation Group Milestone and Leonardo have announced they have been selected to renew the medium helicopter fleet of Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (Aramco) – a
in General Aviation FIA2018: Qatar Airways finalise order for Five 777 freighters
Posted 16 July 2018
Boeing and Qatar Airways finalised an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters industrial model is coming together
Posted 13 July 2018
The first pre-serial H160 has been fitted with its rear fuselage, the first major component assembly having been pre-assembled in Albacete, Spain according to the site specialisation strategy implemented in Airbus Helicopters.
in General Aviation Putting a smile on the BelugaXL’s face
Posted 9 July 2018
Airbus’ first BelugaXL is “all smiles” after rolling out from the paint shop in Toulouse, France, last week where this next-generation oversize cargo airlifter received its distinctive livery – which features beluga whale-inspired eyes and an
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’
Posted 2 July 2018
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has lanuched ‘FlightValet’, its newly designed product that aims to ease the process of moving motor vehicles across the globe.
in General Aviation Airbus Helicopters and Safran roll out major competitiveness boost to H125 and H130
Posted 28 June 2018
Airbus H125 and H130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo launches first humanitarian freighter missions
Posted 29 May 2018
Etihad Cargo has launched its first humanitarian freighter missions. The initiatives are part of the group’s extensive Year of Zayed programme, which will take place throughout 2018.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo marks a fruitful year with Emirates Fresh
Posted 9 May 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has recorded a successful year of transporting perishables with Emirates Fresh, the air cargo carrier’s specialised portfolio of solutions for air-freighting different kinds of perishable cargo across
in General Aviation Dubai HeliShow 2018 announces partnership with Dubai South
Posted 8 May 2018
The Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, will showcase for the first time the latest trends in helicopters at the Royal Pavilion
in General Aviation FedEx Express named a UAE Great Place to Work
Posted 26 April 2018
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has for the eighth consecutive year been ranked amongst the ‘Best Workplaces in the UAE’ for 2017-2018, by Great Place to Work.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo introduces new product for rapid transport of aircraft parts
Posted 12 April 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates AOG – a new airfreight product designed for transporting aircraft parts quickly across the globe.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo flies champion horses to Dubai and across the globe
Posted 3 April 2018
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported leading equines for a variety of championship events across the globe.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
Posted 15 March 2018
Emirates SkyCargo was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA.
in General Aviation Yemen to see scheduled cargo ops in late 1Q18
Posted 12 March 2018
Air Djibouti is set to begin scheduled flights to the Yemeni city of Aden, one of the few foreign airlines to do so, reports ch-aviation.
in General Aviation AeroVironment awarded $44.5 million Puma AE UAS contract from Middle East country
Posted 8 March 2018
AeroVironment has announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) for PumaTM II AE small UAS featuring the new Mantis i45 sensor.
in General Aviation Bell 505 Jet Ranger X on display in VIP terminal in Dubai South
Posted 6 March 2018
Bell has announced that the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is on display in the elite VIP Terminal at Dubai South Project, Dubai.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo gets Authorised Economic Operator certification
Posted 1 March 2018
Emirates SkyCargo has become a certified member of the UAE Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme. The certification was awarded to Emirates SkyCargo by the Federal Customs Authority of the UAE government.
in General Aviation Falco family completes 15,000 flying hours
Posted 27 February 2018
Leonardo’s Falco family of Remotely-Piloted Air Vehicles (RPAS) have together logged more than 15,000 hours of operational flight.
in General Aviation Garmin introduces the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system
Posted 23 February 2018
Garmin has launched the GFCTM 600H flight control system for helicopter owners and operators – a breakthrough in cost-effective technology that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.
in General Aviation Algerian minister confirms bids submitted re cargo market tender
Posted 22 February 2018
Algerian Minister of Public Works and Transport, Abdelghani Zaalane, has confirmed that four bids have been submitted to government regarding the proposed liberalisation of the country's air cargo market, reports
in General Aviation Bruno Even appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters
Posted 16 February 2018
Airbus SE has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee.
in General Aviation Etihad Cargo transports 51 horses for Hong Kong Longines Masters
Posted 14 February 2018
Etihad Cargo has successfully shipped a very special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Longines Masters.
in General Aviation UPS is launches daily non-stop flight from Louisville to Dubai
Posted 7 February 2018
UPS is launching a daily non-stop flight from Louisville to Dubai reducing time-in-transit between the United States and key destinations in the Middle East by a full business day.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
Posted 6 February 2018
Emirates SkyCargo is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht starting 6 February 2018.
in General Aviation Egyptair extends its cargo partneship with WFS in Amsterdam and Brussels
Posted 23 January 2018
Egyptair has awarded a new cargo and mail handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Amsterdam and Brussels, extending its relationship with WFS at both airports.
in General Aviation Emirates SkyCargo offers enhanced protection for pharmaceutical cargo
Posted 23 January 2018
Emirates SkyCargo, has stepped up its commitment to securely transport temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments with the introduction of pharma corridors offering additional protection across
in General Aviation Turkish Cargo launches Miami flights offering wide body cargo aircraft
Posted 16 January 2018
Turkish Cargo has launched cargo flights to Miami. Turkish Cargo’s Miami cargo flights are to be operated with Boeing 777-200F, the cargo aircraft newly acquired the past month.
in General Aviation First BelugaXL transporter rolls off assembly line
Posted 9 January 2018
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month.
in Defence / General Aviation Chinese take over Diamond for a GA jewel in the crown
Posted 27 December 2017
Chinese automotive and aviation company Wanfeng has bought the majority of shares in Austria’s Diamond Aircraft, the fourth largest general aviation manufacturer in the world.
in General Aviation AW109 Trekker helicopter achieves EASA certification
Posted 27 December 2017
Leonardo has announced the AW109 Trekker helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday.
in General Aviation AW139 global helicopter fleet sets milestone of two million flight hours
Posted 27 December 2017
The AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter global fleet has reached an outstanding milestone of two million flight hours, across all operational scenarios on five continents, while performing a wide
