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Textron Aviation’s Denali To Mark Sun ‘n Fun Expo Debut
Clean-sheet, single turboprop aircraft is progressing toward 2026 certification Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali is making its first appearance at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo from April 1 through 6 in Lakeland, Florida, as the program continues to check off key milestones, notably the recent certification of its GE Aerospace Catalyst powerplant. The turboprop single is
Read MoreLufthansa’s Allegris roll-out continues
Lufthansa’s roll-out of it’s Allegris First Class suite continues. The cabin can be experienced in the summer timetable on flights from Munich to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai and Bengaluru. Travellers can also enjoy the new cabin product in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class on flights to New York-Newark (from mid-April), and from
Read MoreNigeria’s Aero Contractors targets one-stop MRO facility
Aero Contractors (N2, Lagos) expects to complete an expanded maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRTO) facility in Lagos within three months, aiming to create a one-stop maintenance hub for Western and Central Africa and improve its heavy maintenance capabilities, according to CEO and Managing Director Ado Sanusi. Sanusi spoke to the newspaper Punch after signing a
Read MoreWhy Rolls-Royce operates a Boeing 747-200
Rolls-Royce is renowned for producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft engines, powering commercial, military, and business aviation. However, what many people might not know is that the company operates a Boeing 747-200, a legacy aircraft that plays a crucial role in the development and testing of new jet engine technology. A Flying Testbed
Read MoreTextron Aviation Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Excellence at Interiors Manufacturing Facility
WICHITA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility (IMF), a milestone that represents the company’s dedication to designing and creating a customer’s ideal aircraft environment with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. During the past decade, the highly skilled team at IMF has played
Read MoreRobinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter
Clean-sheet design offers twin-engine performance in a single-engine aircraft. In a departure from its light-helicopter roots, Robinson Helicopter has introduced the next helicopter in its product line: the 10-place single-engine turbine R88, a clean-sheet design with a new type certificate. First flight could come as early as this year, with certification and service entry to
Read MoreEmbraer gets firm order for 15 E190-E2s
Brazillian OEM Embraer has won a form order for 15 of its E190-E2 airliners from Japan’s ANA Group as part of the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal plan. The deal also includes options for a further five of the type. ANA will use the E190s on its extensive domestic network across Japan and the economics of
Read MoreP&W powered A321XLR gets EASA certification
The Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GTF engines has now received certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for the first customer delivery and entry into service later this year. Until now, only the CFM LEAP-1A-powered variant was certified limiting customer options but the certification of the P&W
Read MoreChina and India Surge Ahead in Global Aviation Race with Unmatched Airport Mega-Projects Driving Unprecedented Economic Growth
China and India are revolutionizing global aviation with massive airport projects, boosting economic growth and transforming connectivity. Massive investments worth billions of pounds are being funneled into groundbreaking infrastructure projects worldwide, with a significant focus on the development of major transport hubs, particularly airports. China is at the forefront of this global transformation, rapidly expanding
Read MoreHAECO and Emirates agree new 777 landing gear MRO partnership
Aircraft engineering and MRO services provider HAECO has announced a new partnership with Emirates to provide specialised landing gear repair and overhaul services for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. The agreement represents HAECO’s debut in providing landing gear support for Emirates, with the first induction scheduled for 2025. The new long-term agreement is expected to
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