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March 19, 2020
Big Policy Corrective: Aero MRO gets a lifeline with a big tax cut from 18% to 5%
By Vishal Thapar
Zero tax on service to foreign aircraft in India, as GST Council frees Industry from a crippling regime
March 18, 2020
Decks cleared for $5 B contract for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters
By Vishal Thapar
Stage set for final nod by CCS headed by Prime Minister Modi
March 16, 2020
Flying Colours Corp. opens new and largest paint hangar at Ontario headquarters
Flying Colours Corp., the North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions business has officially opened the doors of its newest, largest and most advanced paint preparation and application facility at its Peterborough, ON. headquarters.
March 13, 2020
Wings India 2020 reinstates India's potentially strong aviation ecosystem
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The civil aviation show's inaugural session remarks that despite the panic-driven situation, let the long-term goals not be disarrayed and let a rebound be ensured.
March 13, 2020
Boeing affirms commitment to India at Wings India 2020
Boeing demonstrated its commitment to India and its developing aerospace and defense ecosystem by showcasing innovative commercial platforms, and services, including the 787 Dreamliner and 777X, at Wings India 2020.
March 13, 2020
Arrow Aircraft receives its first Airbus H125 helicopter
Arrow Aircraft, a Delhi-based non-scheduled operator has received its first H125 Airbus helicopter. The aircraft taken on lease from Heliswiss Iberica will soon start operations in the high altitude areas of north India for heli-pilgrimage (passenger transport) missions.
March 13, 2020
Emirates implements deep cleaning and disinfection, offers travellers added peace of mind
In response to the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Emirates is taking extra steps that go above and beyond industry and regulatory requirements to safeguard passengers' health and comfort...
March 12, 2020
Assistance to Indian citizens for quarantine at Air Force Station Hindan
Due to the large scale prevalence of Corona Virus around the world, Indian citizens who were in countries like China (Wuhan) and Iran were evacuated by Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on two occasions.
March 10, 2020
Ansat got a certificate for the Emergency Floatation System
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) certified the installation of the Emergency Floatation System on Ansat helicopter. It is designed for emergency water landing and is used to save lives of the crew and passengers.
March 9, 2020
IAF C-17 'Globemaster' takes off for Iran
A C-17 'Globemaster' aircraft of the Indian Air Force has taken off from Hindan airbase for Tehran today, to airlift Indian citizens. IAF's medical team and support staff is onboard the aircraft for the humanitarian assistance mission.
March 9, 2020
Four AAI Airports amongst best rated in the world
Airports Authority of India's continuous thrust on enhanced passenger convenience and superlative services has been yielding results year after year.
March 9, 2020
Aero Locarno signs an agreement with Sonaca Aircraft for the purchase of 5 "Sonaca 200" aircraft
An accredited training organization (member of the Swiss Flight School Association, SwissPSA), Aero Locarno has chosen the Sonaca 200 to complete and renew its fleet of training aircraft.
March 9, 2020
GE Aviation integrates C-FOQA with Polaris Aero Vector SMS
GE Aviation announced the integration of C-FOQA (Corporate Flight Operations Quality Assurance) with Polaris Aero's safety management system - Vector SMS.
March 9, 2020
Pratt & Whitney Launches India Website
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced the launch of its new India website showcasing the products and services it offers in India.
March 6, 2020
Bilateral Sports Exchange - Cricket UKAFCA & IAF : Closing Ceremony
A series of cricket matches between IAF cricket team and UK Armed Forces cricket team was conducted from March 4-6, 2020 at Sports Complex, Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi.
March 5, 2020
Japan Airlines selects IBS Software to Transform Cargo Terminal Operations

IBS Software, a worldwide leader of SaaS solutions to the aviation industry, has announced a contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) for the implementation of iCargo, a comprehensive cargo sales, inventory and reservations system...
March 5, 2020
Air India Engineering Services Limited to perform Pratt & Whitney GTF™ maintenance
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in support of Pratt & Whitney's GTF™ engines and customers in India.
March 4, 2020
Bilateral Sports Exchange: Cricket Match between UKAFCA & IAF
Opening Ceremony of the Bilateral Sports Exchange between Indian Air Force Cricket team and United Kingdom Armed Forces Cricket Association was held at Sports Complex, Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi on March 4, 2020 at 0830 hrs.
March 4, 2020
MAC Aero Interiors enters the new chapter by establishing new production facility in Estonia
MAC Aero Interiors, a United Kingdom-based subsidiary of a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, Magnetic MRO, has moved its production facility to Tallinn, Estonia.
March 4, 2020
GA-ASI and L3Harris Technologies successfully integrate WESCAM MX-20 onto MQ-9
Team SkyGuardian^® adds advanced ISR capabilities
March 4, 2020
Commtact Announces Successful Integration of its Wireless Communications Systems on Board a UAV of Central European Manufacturer
Commtact's system was swiftly airborne, enabling long-range Beyond Line of Sight continuous communications
March 4, 2020
Northrop Grumman's Wholly Owned Subsidiary, SpaceLogistics, Selected by DARPA as Commercial Partner for Robotic Servicing Mission
Public-private partnership is pioneering robotic servicing of satellites
March 3, 2020
Lockheed Martin delivers 500th F-35 aircraft, surpasses 250,000 flight hours
Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office delivered the 500th F-35. In February, the F-35 enterprise surpassed 250,000 flight hours.
March 3, 2020
High-speed, 4G cabin connectivity for new Bombardier Learjet aircraft now offered on in-service fleet
Bombardier Aviation is bringing faster connectivity to its in-service Learjet fleet as part of a continuing commitment to this legendary platform.
March 3, 2020
BAA Training and L3Harris Technologies sign a multimillion-dollar deal
BAA Training, one of the TOP 3 biggest aviation training centres in Europe, and L3Harris Technologies, a global aerospace and defence technology innovator, have signed a multimillion-dollar contract under which BAA Training will acquire nine RealitySeven full flight simulators.
March 3, 2020
Boeing reveals its US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft design
Boeing is offering the US Army an agile, fully integrated, purpose-built system for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype competition.
March 3, 2020
Raytheon and the National Science Foundation radio astronomy facilities to detect dusty asteroids in space
Raytheon Company, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the Green Bank Observatory entered a cooperative research and development agreement to detect and characterize near-earth asteroids large enough to cause significant...
March 2, 2020
GA-ASI to host Blue Magic Belgium again in 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), announced that it will host Blue Magic Belgium (BMB) again this year.
March 2, 2020
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 impresses at sulphur sniffer capability test
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully completed a two-day test of its sniffer capability on board the CAMCOPTER^® S-100 UAS in the shipping lane outside Gniben, Denmark.
March 2, 2020
First Airbus ACJ 320neo returns to service after green completion at AMAC Aerospace
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that the very first Airbus ACJ 320neo has been returned to service to UK based Acropolis Aviation after a 13 months green completion at AMAC's headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
March 1, 2020
Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Air Force and Savitribai Phule Pune University
As a unique initiative of Indian Air Force. the IAF and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a MoU...
February 28, 2020
Cross-border terror not a low-cost option against India after Balakot: Rajnath
By Vishal Thapar
The surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot airstrikes of 2019 were not just military strikes but a strong message to the adversary that terror infrastructure across the border cannot be used as safe haven to wage low-cost war against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in New Delhi on February 28.
February 28, 2020
CFM logs more than 2,100 engine orders in 2019
CFM International received orders and commitments for a total of 2,148 engines in 2019 at a value of more than $30.7 billion U.S. at list price, including 180 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 1,968 LEAP engines (including spares).
February 28, 2020
Northrop Grumman Awarded $110 Million for US Air Force Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze
Intelligent fuze detects and destroys deeply buried targets
February 27, 2020
CAPS - HQ MC joint seminar on "Challenges Of The Evolving Threats Facing India" at Air Force Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi
Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) and Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force (MC, IAF) organised a joint seminar on the theme "Challenges Of The Evolving Threats Facing India" at Air Force Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi on February 25, 2020.
February 27, 2020
HAL seeks Government funding for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
By Vishal Thapar
IMRH pitched as one-stop replacement for Mi-17, Kamov series and Sea King choppers
February 27, 2020
Securing the future careers for the next generation of aircraft engineers: Magnetic MRO and OSM Aviation launch a pioneering joint apprenticeship program
Magnetic MRO and OSM Aviation (OSM) signed a MoU to engage in a strategic partnership by generating an apprenticeship program aimed at OSM recruits and employees.
February 27, 2020
Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes Second Stage Test for OmegA™ Rocket
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully conducted a full-scale static fire test of the second stage of its OmegA rocket today in Promontory, Utah.
February 27, 2020
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Program Awarded Second Low Rate Initial Production Contract as Flight Tests Progress
New helicopter coined "Jolly Green II" by U.S. Air Force and makes debut at AFA Air Warfare Symposium
February 27, 2020
Boeing T-7A Crew Shuts Off, Restarts Engine in Flight to Demonstrate Reliability
Restarting a military jet's engine in flight is a critical safety feature that can only be demonstrated by doing something a flight crew rarely wants to do: shutting off the engine in flight.
February 26, 2020
First Anniversary of Balakot Air Strikes
On the first anniversary of Balakot air strikes, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff flew a five aircraft mission at Srinagar Air Base along with aircrew from Squadrons that had participated in the operations on 26th and 27th February last year.
February 26, 2020
Goodwill flight with emergency medical assistance from India to Peoples Republic of China (PRC)
A special flight of Indian Air Force (IAF) comprising of crew, medical team and support staff today departed from Air Force Station, Palam, New Delhi to Wuhan, China.
February 26, 2020
American 'Romeo' set to give the Indian Navy its biggest rotary wing upgrade
By Vishal Thapar
First 6 MH-60Rs to be delivered within a year, boost submarine hunting & over-the-horizon targeting capability
February 26, 2020
Joint IAF - RAF Ex Indradhanush - V 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) jointly commenced the fifth edition of Ex Indradhanush at Air Force Station Hindan on February 24, 2020.
February 26, 2020
Rostec delivers the first serial produced Mi-38 to a client
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered the first serial produced Mi-38 helicopter with a highly comfortable cabin to its client, Gazprombank Leasing company.
February 26, 2020
Bombardier's Challenger 350 aircraft earns top spot as the world's most delivered super mid-size business jet for the sixth consecutive year
Bombardier's leading Challenger 350 business jet has extended its impressive market performance as the world's most delivered business jet in the super mid-size segment for the last six years.
February 25, 2020

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India-US sign $3B deals for 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval choppers and 6 Apache gunships
By Vishal Thapar
Defence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to "comprehensive global strategic partnership"
February 25, 2020
EngineStands24 signs exclusive engine stand maintenance agreement with Rhinesthal CTS
Agreement includes management, maintenance and repair of EngineStands24 entire fleet of engine stands globally
February 25, 2020
A321 converted freighter receives EASA Supplemental Type Certification

ST Engineering's joint venture with Airbus, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), has received Supplement Type Certification (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion.
February 25, 2020
ANA HOLDINGS commits to adding up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

Boeing and ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) announced the Japanese airline group today decided to acquire up to 20 more 787 Dreamliner airplanes.
February 25, 2020
GE9X Engine Stand, exclusively designed and developed by Rhinestahl CTS
Rhinestahl CTS, the global leader in aircraft engine tooling, ground support equipment and aftermarket services announced the launch of its exclusively designed and developed GE9X engine shipping stand.
February 24, 2020
Falcon Aviation expands service capability with non-destructive testing approval for aircraft maintenance
Falcon Aviation, one of the UAE's leading business aviation services company, has been awarded D1 approval for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) by three authorities, including the EASA.
February 24, 2020
Flying Colours Corp. ramping up preparations to triple Singapore capacity
Flying Colours Corp. PTE is ramping up expansion preparations to align with the growth of the Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centre at Seletar Airport, which is quadrupling in size.
February 24, 2020
MTU Maintenance opens office in aerospace hub Dubai
MTU Maintenance, global leader in customized solutions for aero engines, announces at the MRO Middle East today that it has opened an office in close vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
February 24, 2020
AMES expands its Dubai facility for maintenance and repair work on GE90 jet engine fan stator modules
Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) today inaugurated the expansion of its Dubai facility in the United Arab Emirates, which is dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work for aircraft nacelles...
February 24, 2020
Northrop Grumman to provide Protected Tactical SATCOM rapid prototype for the Space Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the US Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center to develop a Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS) rapid prototype payload for an on-orbit demonstration of assured tactical communications.
February 23, 2020
Etihad Engineering records robust growth as it welcomes 2020
Ahead of its participation at the upcoming MRO Middle East event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Etihad Engineering has announced its performance indicators for 2019 revealing that the leading maintenance...
February 21, 2020
Rostec is ready start deliveries of the Ansat Aurus helicopter
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) received the approval from Rosaviatsiya to start producing the Ansat helicopters equipped with the Aurus brand comfortable cabin.
February 21, 2020
AMAC Aerospace awarded with new maintenance checks
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce to have been awarded with several new maintenance projects in Basel, Switzerland, and a successful re-delivery of a Boeing BBJ 737 on time.
February 21, 2020
Pratt & Whitney honors six 'Distinguished Engineers of the Year'
The Hartford Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) honored six Pratt & Whitney employees as 2020 Distinguished Engineers of the Year yesterday, as part of National Engineers Week celebrations.
February 20, 2020
Ahead of Trump visit, CCS clears $2.9 B deals for 30 American choppers
By Vishal Thapar
24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters for $2.12 B and 6 Apaches for $796 M to sweeten Presidential visit in the absence of trade deal
February 20, 2020
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power Swiss International Air Lines ("SWISS") Airbus A320neo family aircraft, of which the first aircraft has just been delivered to the airline.
February 20, 2020
Sikorsky receives second contract to build Presidential Helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will build six production VH-92A^® Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the US Navy. These helicopters are part of the 23 aircraft program of record for the US Marine Corps.
February 20, 2020
GE Aviation launches HPT durability upgrade program for CF34-8 Engines
BeauTech and Sky Regional Airlines are the launch customers for GE Aviation's new CF34-8 HPT durability upgrade program for its CF34-8 engines to improve fleet stability, time on wing and engine's cost of ownership.
February 20, 2020
GA-ASI successfully tests air-to-space laser communication system
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) has successfully ground tested its Airborne Laser Communication System (ALCoS) by establishing a link with a satellite in Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit (GEO).
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February 19, 2020
Dassault in talks to buy out Reliance stake in DRAL
By Vishal Thapar
Move comes 2 years ahead of the planned roll out of Falcon 2000 executive jet from JV's Nagpur facility as part of Rafale deal offsets
February 19, 2020
Rostec ready to commence Ansat supplies to China
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) completed validation of the type certificate for Ansat light multipurpose helicopter in the People's Republic of China.
February 19, 2020
FL Technics expands its line maintenance network to more than 50 line stations
FL Technics, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repairand overhaul (MRO) services, has begun 2020 by strengthening its position in Europe with the acquisition of Italian company Flash Line Maintenance S.r.l.
February 19, 2020
GA-ASI holds second multi-domain operations demo using Gray Eagle ER
On January 30th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. showcased an impressive suite of long range sensors on its Gray Eagle Extended Range Unmanned Aircraft System during flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds.
February 18, 2020
India's premier think tank IDSA renamed after Manohar Parrikar
By Vishal Thapar
Step to honour the legacy of the late former Defence Minister who initiated far reaching reforms
February 18, 2020
US Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Collins Aerospace complete U-2 SYERS-2C upgrades, enhancing the Dragon Lady's imaging capability
The US Air Force, Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies, and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works^® recently completed flight testing and deployment of the latest variant of the Collins Aerospace Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance System (SYERS) sensor, SYERS-2C, on the U-2.
February 18, 2020
LONGBOW LLC secures contract for up to $235.8 million for fire control radar sustainment work
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Joint Venture will provide support services for AH-64D/E Apache foreign military customers.
February 18, 2020
Lockheed Martin's most advanced mobile communications satellite launches
Lockheed Martin's third satellite based on the modernized LM 2100™ bus launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket and is traveling to its transfer orbit for a series of in-orbit tests before operations...
February 18, 2020
Keeping it Plane Simple™, SD develops modular antenna portfolio
SD, the business, military, and government aviation solutions provider, is expanding its hardware portfolio with the launch of a new tail-mounted antenna series.
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February 17, 2020
Russia to delay delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to India by 2 years
By Vishal Thapar
Setback to India's military readiness plans as delivery timeline is stretched from 2023 to 2025
February 17, 2020
Raj Kumar takes over as Defence Production Secretary
By Vishal Thapar
Gujarat cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar took over as India's Defence Production Secretary on February 17.
February 17, 2020
Trenchard Aviation Group secures FAA Certification for its Dubai MRO facility
Trenchard Aviation Group, a leading partner in aircraft cabin component design, manufacture, repair and on-wing maintenance, is pleased to announce that its MRO facility in Dubai, Aero Technics FZCO, hasbeen confirmed as an approved Repair Station by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
February 17, 2020
Boeing Enlists Ken Feinberg and Camille Biros to Oversee $50 Million Boeing Community Investment Fund to Support Communities Affected by Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Accidents
Boeing today announced it has dedicated the remaining $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to support humanitarian needs in communities affected by the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302...
February 17, 2020
Farsound Aviation continues to grow its USA operations
Back in the summer of 2018 Farsound Aviation Limited (Farsound) acquired Sterling Aircraft Products Inc, based in Toronto, Canada. With the re-branding to Farsound Aviation Inc, the North American facility has gone...
February 14, 2020
AAI signs concession agreements for Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru Airports

Airports Authority of India signed three Concession Agreements today for Operations, Management and Development of Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru airports through PPP mode with the Concessionaires...
February 14, 2020
Most powerful Rolls-Royce business aviation engines take to the skies for the first time
Two Rolls-Royce Pearl^® 700 engines have successfully powered the brand new Gulfstream G700 to the skies for the first time. The purpose-designed engine, the most powerful in the Rolls-Royce business jet propulsion portfolio...
February 13, 2020
CAE USA achieves AS9100 certification
CAE USA recently achieved the AS9100 certification for its quality management system. AS9100 is the International Quality Management System standard specifically for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
February 13, 2020
AEGEAN Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and AEGEAN Airlines celebrated delivery of the airline's first Airbus A320neo aircraft, leased through Aviation Capital Group (ACG) and equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
February 13, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: Astronautics highlights its Tactix system, providing tactical situation awareness for airborne missions and search & rescue arenas
The company will also introduce its new line of Display Head Assemblies (DHAs) for avionic displays.
February 12, 2020
First refurbishment project for an airliner at AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce a refurbished and reconfigured Airbus Airliner A319 for the first time. The technicians of AMAC Aerospace will also execute the first KA-Band installation on an Airbus A321.
February 12, 2020
Bell and Pratt & Whitney make signing up for maintenance programs easier
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Bell 212, 412, 427 and 429 helicopter customers now benefit from a single point of contact to learn about and enroll in aircraft and engine maintenance...
February 12, 2020
Russian Helicopters presents new financial products at the Singapore Airshow 2020
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) participates in the international Singapore Airshow 2020 held on February 11-16, 2020.
February 12, 2020
Royal Thai Air Force joins H135 military training operators
Airbus Helicopters has signed an order for six H135 military training helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force, as part of its pilot training enhancement programme.
February 12, 2020
Asia-Pacific customers finalize agreements for Boeing digital solutions to enable growth
Boeing announced orders and agreements that will enable growth for multiple Asia-Pacific airlines in a rapidly developing region. These digital solutions lower costs across fleets for regional and international operators, enhance airline crew situational awareness and increase operational efficiency.
February 12, 2020
Demonstrator phase launched: Future Combat Air System takes major step forward
The governments of France and Germany have awarded Dassault Aviation, Airbus, together with their partners Safran, MTU Aero Engines, MBDA and Thales, the initial framework contract (Phase 1A), which launches the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
February 12, 2020
Boeing forecasts $1.5 trillion for commercial airplanes and services in Southeast Asia over the next 20 years
Boeing forecasts airlines in Southeast Asia will need 4,500 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $710 billion at list prices.
February 12, 2020
ST Engineering's Aerospace Arm Expands CFM Engine MRO Capability to LEAP-1B
ST Engineering today announced that its Aerospace arm has signed an agreement with CFM International* (CFM) to provide MRO support for its LEAP-1B engine.
February 12, 2020
Pratt & Whitney Unveils Intelligent Factory Strategy with Singapore Driving Advanced Technologies and Innovation for the Global Market
Pratt & Whitney continues to introduce world-leading intuitive Industry 4.0 technologies – and drive innovation by developing new techniques and processes from Singapore for the global market – across manufacturing...
February 12, 2020
Tigerair Taiwan Selects the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine to power 15 A320neo Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Tigerair Taiwan announced today selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power an order of 15 A320neo aircraft, which includes a combination of new aircraft purchases from Airbus and leased aircraft from ICBC's SPV, Sky High Leasing Company.
February 12, 2020
Leading Asia-Pacific Customers Finalize Agreements for Boeing Supply Chain Solutions
Global supply chain agreements with All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Xiamen Airlines optimize maintenance, operations, and parts management
February 12, 2020
Pratt & Whitney Announces First-in-MRO Application of 3D Printing for Aero-Engine Component
Pratt & Whitney revealed the industrialization of the use of 3D-printing for an aero-engine component – a first in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of commercial engines.
February 12, 2020
ST Engineering's Aerospace Arm Secures Multi-year Maintenance Contracts from T'way Air
ST Engineering today announced that its Aerospace arm, has secured two multi-year MRO contracts from South Korean airline T'way Air which will see to the extension of an ongoing partnership in component and engine MRO between the two companies.
February 11, 2020
Rolls-Royce celebrates 25 years of Trent – and plans for its future
Rolls-Royce is this year celebrating the achievements of an engine family that has transformed the way we travel – delivering durability and reliability that has allowed airlines to set new standards of service.
February 11, 2020
Rolls-Royce starts manufacture of world's largest fan blades – made of composite material – for next-generation UltraFan^® demonstrator
Rolls-Royce has started manufacture of the world's largest fan blades, for its UltraFan^® demonstrator engine that will set new standards in efficiency and sustainability.
February 11, 2020
BBAM orders three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters
BBAM and Boeing announced the lessor has ordered three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), underscoring the growing e-commerce and express sector of the air cargo market.
February 11, 2020
Korean Air selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Korean Air announced the formal selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft.
February 11, 2020
Pratt & Whitney celebrates GTF engine overhaul capability at Eagle Services Asia
Pratt & Whitney today celebrated the one year anniversary of the overhaul capability for the GTF PW1100G-JM variant at its Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA).
February 11, 2020
Japan Airlines Signs GEnx Service Agreement
Japan Airlines (JAL) signed a nine-year TrueChoice™ Flight Hour Agreement that covers the airline's GEnx-1B engines on its Boeing 787 international fleet.
February 11, 2020
ST Engineering's Aerospace Arm Secures 5-Year Nacelle Maintenance Contract from Qantas
ST Engineering today announced that its Aerospace arm, has secured a five-year nacelle maintenance contract from Qantas Airways.
February 10, 2020
ST Engineering, Airbus and EFW's A321P2F solution marks new milestones with flight test and new orders
ST Engineering, Airbus and their joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) achieved new milestones for their joint A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion solution with the first post-conversion flight test...
February 7, 2020
Lockheed Martin delivers second KC-130J aerial refueler to France's Armée de l'Air
Lockheed Martin delivered the second of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers to representatives from France's Armée de l'Air on February 4, at the company's Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.
February 6, 2020
Dassault to showcase Falcon 8X, 2000LXS at Singapore Air Show
Dassault Aviation will showcase its ultra-long range Falcon 8X flagship and high-performance Falcon 2000LXS at this year's edition of the Singapore Air Show, which opens February 11 at Changi Exhibition Centre.
February 5, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: SKYLOCK highlights its DRONELOCK system for locating, detecting and intercepting drones
Capable of intercepting swarms of hostile drones, the unique system uses an interceptor drone against the identified target.
February 5, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: MTU Aero Engines presents its future technologies and global footprint
The trend for Asia as an aviation market is set to continue, the region being one of the fastest-growing in the world.
February 5, 2020
Bombardier Strengthens Customer Support Network in Europe with London Biggin Hill Service Centre Expansion
Bombardier proudly announced today the expansion of its London Biggin Hill service centre with the construction of a new and larger facility nearing 250,000 square feet (approximately 23,225 square metres) to replace its existing hangars.
February 5, 2020
First Euramec Diamond DA-20 Flight Simulator In Service at Aeroviation Singapore
Euramec, the European flight simulation solution providers announced that Aeroviation Inc in Singapore is now operating their first Diamond DA-20 flight simulator.
February 4, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: Astronautics launches its CyberSmart-ATHENA – CA²C (CYBER/AI Airborne Computer) hardware for airborne/military AI and cyber-embedded solutions
Astronautics C.A. Ltd. Israel – a supplier of airborne, naval and land civil and defence systems and solutions – will introduce, for the first time, CyberSmart-Athena...
February 4, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: CONTROP introduces the ultimate EO/IR technology for counter-drone systems, presenting new capabilities with superb identification and tracking of small drone targets
The solutions have superior classification capabilities, enabling real-time decision making for defense and homeland security applications
January 31, 2020
IAF's AN-32 lands at Leh with indigenous bio-jet fuel
On January 31, 2020, IAF achieved another milestone, when an AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, powered with a 10% blend of Indian bio-jet fuel took-off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh.
January 31, 2020
Bombardier sells two Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft for dedicated medevac service in Poland
Bombardier is proud to announce the sale of two Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft to North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center (FJC).
January 30, 2020
The Spanish Air Force buys PC-21 training system including 24 aircraft
The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, is the third European air force to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the Next Generation Trainer. Pilatus has committed to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain.
January 30, 2020
Airbus Helicopters announces 38 orders at Heli-Expo 2020
Airbus Helicopters concluded Heli-Expo 2020 with 38 orders, as well as 20 retrofits for the new five-bladed H145. German air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung placed an order for 15 H145s, making them the largest operator of the H145.
January 30, 2020
Singapore Airshow 2020: Steadicopter Expands the Black Eagle 50's Uses to Include EW Missions
The company will present the lightweight unmanned robotic helicopter's capabilities for detection, collection and monitoring of cellular and Wi-Fi intelligence
January 29, 2020
Airbus Helicopters adds 250 more helicopters to global support contracts
Airbus Helicopters added 250 helicopters to HCare Smart and Infinite contracts in 2019, increasing to 2,250 the number of aircraft now covered by a global HCare material management contract.
January 29, 2020
CONTROP introduces new payload capabilities and concepts for SUAVs and drones in the future battlefield
Also to be highlighted at the event are the T-STAMP-XD, an advanced solution that enables armed forces to shorten the sensor-to-shooter loop, and the STAMP-VMD, a unique wide area persistent surveillance payload with Video Motion Detection
January 29, 2020
Rolls-Royce delivers 250th engine to Enstrom Helicopter
Rolls-Royce has delivered its 250th engine to Enstrom Helicopter Corporation. The RR M250-C20W has reliably powered the Enstrom 480B for more than 25 years, first entering service together in 1993.
January 29, 2020
Jazeera Airways signs $1.3 billion LEAP-1A engine services agreement
azeera Airways has signed a long-term Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM International to support the LEAP-1A engines that power the airline's fleet of 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
January 29, 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to Unveil the HERON MK II at Singapore Airshow
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil the HERON MK II, a Multi Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), at the upcoming Singapore Airshow.
January 28, 2020
NASA places order for three Airbus H135 helicopters
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has placed an order for three H135 helicopters, marking the first-ever partnership between the US space program and Airbus Helicopters.
January 28, 2020
German HEMS operator DRF Luftrettung expands its H145 and H135 fleet
Airbus Helicopters and DRF Luftrettung have signed a contract for the purchase of 15 new H145s, three H135s and the retrofit of their current 20 H145s to the five-bladed version.
January 28, 2020
CAE awarded contract to upgrade NATO E-3A AWACS training devices
CAE today announced it has signed a contract amendment with the NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Program Management Agency (NAPMA) to perform avionics updates on the E-3A flight deck simulator and E-3A flight training device...
January 28, 2020
Raytheon to help US Air Force modernize missile warning architecture
Raytheon Company will help the US Air Force modernize its missile warning architecture with a new system that will collect and fuse data from an array of sensors to provide a comprehensive picture of launch activity under a 5-year...
January 28, 2020
Rolls-Royce and Asia Pacific Aerospace select H&P General Aviation Services for maintenance work in China
Asia Pacific Aerospace, a Rolls-Royce FIRST network Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center, has signed an agreement with H&P General Aviation Services Co., Ltd for helicopter engine support in China.
January 27, 2020
Wizz Air selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power an additional 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) announced selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power an order of 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
January 27, 2020
Boeing and Embraer welcome Brazilian approval
Boeing and Embraer welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil.
January 27, 2020
AiRXOS Supercharges Ecosystem Partners to Accelerate Advanced Unmanned Operations – Empowering Customers with End-to-End Unmanned Aircraft System Solution
The AiRXOS Air Mobility™ Platform adds 11 new partners – industry-leading unmanned solutions, applications, service and business providers to increase advanced operations scalability and sustainability
January 26, 2020
Distinguished Service and Gallantry awards to IAF personnel on Republic Day - 2020
The following Indian Air Force personnel have been conferred with Distinguished Service and Gallantry awards by the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2020.
January 25, 2020
New Boeing 777X completes successful first flight

The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies today, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time for a three hour, 51 minute flight over Washington state before landing at Seattle's Boeing Field.
January 22, 202
United Kingdom MFTS orders four more H145s
Airbus Helicopters in the UK is to provide four additional H145 helicopters as part of an expansion of the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS).
January 21, 2020
GA-ASI begins MDO demonstrations using Gray Eagle ER
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on November 19, 2019 completed the first in a series of internally-funded Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations using a company-owned Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
January 21, 2020
Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey successfully completes first flight
The first CMV-22B Osprey, built by Boeing and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, completed first flight operations at Bell's Amarillo Assembly Center. The CMV-22B is the latest variant of the tiltrotor fleet, joining the MV-22 and CV-22 used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.
January 21, 2020
Boeing Statement on 737 MAX Return to Service
As we have emphasized, the FAA and other global regulators will determine when the 737 MAX returns to service. However, in order to help our customers and suppliers plan their operations...
January 21, 2020
Airbus displays its customer-centric solutions at Heli-Expo 2020
Airbus Helicopters will be showcasing its civil range of helicopters at Heli-Expo 2020, which runs from 28-30 January at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
January 20, 2020
Induction of 222 Squadron at Air Force Station Thanjavur
No 222 Squadron, the Tigersharks were inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in a ceremony attended by General Bipin Rawat PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff...
January 20, 2020
Bombardier Gets Green Light for Avionics Upgrade on Learjet Aircraft
As part of its continuing commitment to the legendary Learjet product line, Bombardier is pleased to announce that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the latest update to the popular Garmin G5000 avionics suite aboard Learjet aircraft.
January 17, 2020
India's communication satellite GSAT-30 launched successfully
India's latest communication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today. The launch vehicle Ariane 5 VA-251 lifted off from Kourou Launch Base, French Guiana at 2:35 am IST carrying India's GSAT-30 and EUTELSAT KONNECT for Eutelsat, as scheduled.
January 16, 2020
IAF rescues more than 107 individuals from the Frozen Zanskar River in the UT of Ladakh
50 trekkers including nine foreign nationals and approximately equal number of local guides and porters, who were a part of the ongoing 'Chadar Trek', got stranded when some portions of the frozen Zanskar River melted.
January 16, 2020
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power Air Canada Airbus A220 entry into service
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., along with Airbus and Air Canada celebrated the entry into service of Air Canada's first A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
January 16, 2020
Dassault Aviation to provide special event support at Davos
Dassault Aviation's global product support organization, voted number one in 2019 industry surveys, will once again position an elite team of service specialists, equipment and rapid response aircraft at airports near Davos the week of January 20th.
January 16, 2020
Lockheed Martin launches lirst smart satellite enabling space mesh networking
Experimental nanosat payload developed in nine months tests new software-defined mission, on-board multi-core processing and orbital cloud communications
January 15, 2020
Boeing and US Navy complete first Super Hornet IRST Block II flight
For the first time, Boeing and the US Navy flew an F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with an Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II pod in late 2019. IRST Block II is a critical component of the Block III Super Hornet.
January 15, 2020
Boeing CEO statement on US-China trade deal
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following statement regarding the announcement today of a US-China trade deal.
January 15, 2020
Lockheed Martin ships mobile communications satellite to launch site
Lockheed Martin shipped its third satellite based on the modernized LM 2100™ bus to French Guiana for launch aboard an Ariane V rocket. JCSAT-17 will provide flexible mobile communications services to users in Japan and the surrounding region. Arianespace will launch JCSAT-17 from its spaceport in Kourou.
January 15, 2020
Bound for the Moon: Collins Aerospace signs $320 million contract with Lockheed Martin to provide critical subsystems for NASA's Orion spacecraft fleet
Supports Artemis missions three through eight, with the goal of sustained presence on and around the Moon
January 14, 2020
Boeing responds to Germany's Heavy Lift Helicopter invitation to tender
Boeing has submitted its response to the STH invitation to tender for Germany's New Heavy Lift Helicopter program, also known as Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH).
January 14, 2020
Raytheon to advance the FAA's Air Traffic Terminal Automation System
Raytheon Company was selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to improve the usability and reduce operational costs for the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System.
January 13, 2020
Lockheed Martin to deliver 50 C-130Js to US Government via Multiyear III award
Lockheed Martin will deliver 50 C-130J Super Hercules to the US government through a C-130J Multiyear III award, which was finalized by the US government on December 27, 2019.
January 13, 2020
IAF announces induction of Astra, its most potent air-to-air missile
By Vishal Thapar
Integration of indigenous BVR missile with Su-30MKI neutralises Pakistan's advantage with 110 km range
January 13, 2020
Airbus signs contract with Indian startup for talent acquisition
Continuing its outreach to develop the innovation ecosystem in India, Airbus has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based startup Traxof Technologies to automate the talent acquisition process for Airbus' Information Management (IM) organisations in India and Europe.
January 13, 2020
Schiebel CAMCOPTER^® S-100 deployed for river pollution crisis in Malaysia
Schiebel's CAMCOPTER^® S-100, supported by Three Tis Group, was deployed as a first emergency response providing critical situational information during the Kim Kim river toxic pollution crisis in Malaysia.
January 10, 2020
Northrop Grumman to rapidly develop open architecture radio for US Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract to develop and demonstrate a Software Programmable Open Mission Systems (OMS) Compliant (SPOC) radio terminal for the US Air Force.
January 9, 2020
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Eastern Sector Bases
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC undertook a two day visit to Air Force Stations in Eastern Air Command (EAC). The CAS visited vital air bases and combat units operating at these locations on 08 & 09 Jan 2020.
January 9, 2020
Northrop Grumman Continues Joint STARS Sustainment and Modification Work for US Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation received a $302 million contract from the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 1, 2019 for continued support of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS).
January 9, 2020
Northrop Grumman AN/APG-83 SABR Radar Achieves Initial Installation Milestone for Air National Guard F-16s
The U.S. Air Force has completed installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's AN/APG-83 SABR radars on Air National Guard F-16s at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to meet a U.S. Northern Command Joint Emergent Operational Need (JEON) for homeland defense.
January 9, 2020
Bengaluru to welcome British Airways' first A350-1000 aircraft featuring BA's new business class seat - Club Suite
Bengalaru becomes the fourth destination on the airline's worldwide network to welcome the latest aircraft introducing the brand new business cabin
January 9, 2020
Dassault announces 2020 Falcon regional M&O seminars schedule
Dassault's 2020 Falcon Maintenance & Operations (M&O) seminars will kick off April 1 in Paris and tour eight cities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Dassault welcomed more than 1,800 attendees to the 2019 M&O seminar series, a sign of its informational value.
January 9, 2020
Busy winter season for AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce a successful re-delivery of a Boeing B737 on time. In addition, the headquarters of AMAC Aerospace in Basel has also been awarded with several new maintenance projects.
January 9, 2020
Rolls-Royce opens new facility in Bristol, UK to develop components for cleaner, quieter, more-efficient jet engines
A new Rolls-Royce facility which will develop jet engine technologies set to transform flight, reduce emissions and set new benchmarks for efficiency has opened in Bristol, UK.
January 9, 2020
Alltec Composite Materials is specialized in the production of flight control rods using carbon fiber for civil and military aircraft
The employed technology ensures weight reduction, which results in greater aircraft performance
January 7, 2020
Collins Aerospace to provide FAA with cost-effective, highly realistic training device for scientific research on pilot use of head-up display systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a Head-Up Display (HUD) Virtual-Reality (VR) training device from Collins Aerospace Systems...
January 6, 2020
GA-ASI concludes successful series of MQ-9 demonstrations in Greece
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) concluded a series of flight demonstrations using its MQ-9 Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) on December 19, 2019.
January 6, 2020
Textron Aviation adds three company-owned service centers in APAC with Premiair Aviation acquisition
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is strengthening its Asia Pacific (APAC) service offerings with the Textron Inc. acquisition of Premiair Aviation Maintenance Pty Ltd, an Australian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider.
January 6, 2020
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin sign 2020 F-35 sustainment contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office awarded the Lockheed Martin industry team a $1.9 billion contract to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet, while improving mission readiness and further reducing costs.
January 4, 2020
The New Year brings new additional flight routes for SpiceJet
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Beginning from February 2020, the new flights are to strengthen SpiceJet's network across Western and Southern India.
January 3, 2020
CDS' 1st Directive: Prepare for a unified Air Defence Command
By Vishal Thapar
General Rawat indicates that enforcing jointness, restructuring military commands will be his top priority
January 3, 2020
Airbus teams up with Aston Martin to launch the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter
ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters Four unique Aston Martin signature designs available
January 2, 2020
HAL ties up with Wipro to introduce Metal 3D Printing
By Vishal Thapar
Move to bring cutting edge technology to the mainstream of aerospace manufacturing in India
January 1, 2020
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande VSM assumes charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande VSM has taken over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of Indian Air Force with effect from January 1, 2020. Air Officer was commissioned as Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) in IAF on 29 Aug 1984.
January 1, 2020
Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM assumes charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration of Indian Air Force with effect from January 1, 2020. Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM was commissioned in Administrative branch of IAF in Dec 1982. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Calicut University.
December 31, 2019
Induction of Flight Inspection System Aircraft (Dornier-228)
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria formally inducted the Flight Information system (FIS) Dornier aircraft into No 41 Squadron, the 'Otters', at a ceremony at Air Force Station Palam on December 31, 2019.
December 31, 2019
Latécoère enters into an agreement to acquire Bombardier's electrical wiring interconnection system business in Querétaro
Latécoère and Bombardier announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement, whereby Latécoère will acquire Bombardier's electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) assets in Querétaro, Mexico.
December 30, 2019
Lockheed Martin delivers 134 F-35s in 2019, exceeding annual commitment
Lockheed Martin delivered the 134th F-35 aircraft for the year today, exceeding the joint government and industry 2019 delivery goal of 131 aircraft.
December 30, 2019
US Air Force awards Raytheon $768 million Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile contract
Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 27, 2019.
December 28, 2019
Fasten all your info about the nation's biggest defence carnival now with an app
By Ayushee Chaudhary
During a review meeting for the upcoming exhibition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched DefExpo 2020 app that holds remarkable features to 'inform, engage and feedback'.
December 26, 2019
J. Michael Luttig to retire from Boeing at year end
The Boeing Company announced today that J. Michael Luttig, 65, valued Counselor and Senior Advisor to the Boeing Board of Directors, has informed the Board of his long-considered retirement at year end.
December 26, 2019
Rostec has completed the delivery of attack helicopters as part of the state defense contract for 2019
Rostec's holding company Russian Helicopters has delivered over 20 attack helicopters to the Russian Defense Ministry, fully completing the state defence contract for 2019.
December 26, 2019
Joint state tests of Mi-26T2V helicopter started
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense started joint state tests of Mi-26T2V heavy-lift military transport helicopter which are to last until the end of 2020.
December 26, 2019
Boeing to deliver AH-64E Apache helicopters to three allied countries
Boeing and the US Army have finalized orders from three nations to provide their armed forces with the new, more capable AH-64E Apache model. The contracts are for the remanufacture of 47 existing AH-64D Apaches.
December 26, 2019
New WGS-11 satellite to offer greater coverage, efficiency than predecessors
Boeing has developed a new variant of its 702 satellite for the US Air Force's Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation, one that offers both greater bandwidth efficiency and signal power than previous satellites in the fleet.
December 24, 2019
Cabinet approves creation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff
By Vishal Thapar
Top military officer will head the new Department of Military Affairs but not given any command or financial powers
December 23, 2019
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Egypt
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on a bilateral goodwill visit to Egypt from December 24-28, 2019.
December 23, 2019
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 receives US certification
The Pearl^® 15, the exclusive engine option for Bombardier's Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft, has received its official certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
December 23, 2019
Bombardier's performance-leading Global 5500 and Global 6500 jets awarded FAA certification
Bombardier announced today that its two latest additions to the Global family, the Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, achieving another important milestone following its successful entry-into-service in September and its impressive worldwide debut...
December 23, 2019
Bombardier celebrates delivery of first Global 6500 aircraft to HK Bellawings Jet Limited of Hong Kong
Bombardier celebrated the delivery of its first Global 6500 aircraft to Hong Kong aircraft management company HK Bellawings Jet Limited.
December 23, 2019
Bombardier proudly delivers fully equipped Learjet 75 aircraft to Montreal leasing firm Holand Automotive Group
Bombardier is proud to announce that it has delivered a fully equipped Learjet 75 aircraft to Montreal-based leasing firm Holand Automotive Group.
December 22, 2019
Boeing Starliner completes first orbital flight test with successful landing
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner's first mission ended historically today when it became the first American orbital space capsule to land on American soil rather than in an ocean.
December 21, 2019
Indian Air Force inducts another batch of young leaders at a grand ceremony held at Air Force Academy
A Combined Graduation Parade was held at Air Force Academy, Dundigal today, the 21st December 2019, which marked the successful culmination of training for 127 Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the IAF.
December 21, 2019
$930 M deal for 6 Apache helicopter gunships for Army awaits CCS approval
By Vishal Thapar
Indian Army set to take up attack helicopter role
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December 21, 2019
Signing of Industrial Security Annex paves way for US Defence companies to participate in mega Make in India programmes
By Vishal Thapar
New foundational agreement allows American OEMs to share classified military information with Indian private sector
December 19, 2019
Pratt & Whitney names Ashmita Sethi Managing Director-India
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced the appointment of Ashmita Sethi to the position of Managing Director for India. s Pratt & Whitney's senior-most in-country leader, Ms. Sethi will provide strategic direction for the Company's growth and business goals in India, and o drive all of Pratt & Whitney's operations in India, including customer relations and support, the company's Customer Training Centre in Hyderabad, .Communications and Governmental Affairs."
December 19, 2019
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force to study joint development of a new light military transport aircraft
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed today a memorandum of understanding which enables the study of the potential development of a new light military transport aircraft.
December 19, 2019
Rolls-Royce unveils all-electric plane targeting the record books
Rolls-Royce's ambitions to build the world's fastest all-electric aircraft have taken an important step forward with the unveiling of the plane at Gloucestershire Airport.
December 19, 2019
Pratt & Whitney GTF engine revenue flight hours triple in 2019
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine revenue flight hours tripled in 2019 across the combined GTF-powered fleet of Airbus A320neo family, Airbus A220, and Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
December 19, 2019
Avion Express to lease four Airbus A320 aircraft to LOT
Avion Express, the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world, has reached an agreement to wet-lease four Airbus A320 aircraft to the Polish National Airline LOT.
December 19, 2019
CAE wins contract to provide German Navy with comprehensive NH90 Sea Lion training solution
CAE today announced that CAE Elektronik GmbH has signed a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide the German Navy with a comprehensive training solution for the NH90 Sea Lion helicopter.
December 19, 2019
Business Aviation customers value CorporateCare Enhanced
Rolls-Royce announced it has signed more than 300 CorporateCare^® Enhanced service contracts in the year since the programme became available.
December 18, 2019
LITENING at 20: Shaping the Future of Precision Targeting
When Northrop Grumman delivered its first LITENING advanced targeting pod two decades ago, it brought unprecedented precision and situational awareness to strike, surveillance and humanitarian missions.
December 18, 2019
ORIX Aviation and GE Aviation sign Asset Transfer System agreement for leasing market
GE Aviation has teamed up with ORIX Aviation to provide the Asset Transfer System (ATS) to enable ORIX Aviation to connect records and data across the global aviation community . Their trial service is expected to start this month.
December 18, 2019
Bombardier to display full-size interior mock-up of new Learjet 75 Liberty in Scottsdale, Arizona
Bombardier is delighted to announce that the full-size interior mock-up of its newest light-category aircraft, the Learjet 75 Liberty, will be on display in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 27-29.
December 17, 2019
Successful launch of two BrahMos missiles from land and air platforms
Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO), Indian Air Force (IAF) and BrahMos jointly successfully conducted two BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles tests today, one each from land and air platforms.
December 17, 2019
Gulfstream corporate aircraft fly more than 1 million nautical miles on sustainable aviation fuel
Milestone demonstrates fuel's viability and company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint
December 17, 2019
Lockheed Martin Hosts Bahrain Ambassador at F-16 Production Line
Production is underway on the first F-16 Block 70 - for the Royal Bahraini Air Force
December 17, 2019
Successful firing of BrahMos air launched missile from Su-30 MKI aircraft
The IAF today successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory and achieved a direct hit on the sea target, off Odisha Coast line.
December 16, 2019
Kargil to Kohima Ultra Marathon- 'Glory Run'
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force felicitated a team of 25 Air Warriors at Air Force Station, New Delhi on December 16, 2019 for a unique achievement – a running expedition from Kargil to Kohima- aptly named as K2K Ultra Marathon-Glory Run.
December 16, 2019
Bombardier delivers first customer aircraft fueled with SAF to Latitude 33 Aviation
Bombardier announced today that Latitude 33 Aviation, a private jet charter, executive jet management, and aircraft sales and acquisitions company based in California, has taken delivery of the first Bombardier customer aircraft to fly away on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
December 16, 2019
IAF Phase of Indo-Russian Tri-Services Exercise INDRA 2019 in Pune, Gwalior, Babina and Goa
Exercise INDRA - 2019 is the second edition of Joint Tri Services Exercise between Indian and Russian Armed Forces which is being conducted from 10-20 December 2019 simultaneously at Pune and Gwalior for Air Force elements.
December 11, 2019
PSLV successfully launches RISAT-2BR1 and nine commercial satellites in its fiftieth flight
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its fiftieth flight (PSLV-C48), successfully launched RISAT-2BR1 along with nine commercial satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, on December 11, 2019.
December 11, 2019
HAL concedes wage hike to end labour unrest
By Vishal Thapar
Trade union strikes had shut down India's sole manufacturer earlier this year
December 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Research Laboratory Partner to Provide Critical Advanced Technology in Space Solar Power
Project directly supports the Space Solar Power Initiative converting solar power in space to radio frequency on Earth.
December 11, 2019
Pratt & Whitney and Indύstria de Aviação e Serviços inaugurate new facility
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Brazil's Indύstria de Aviação e Serviços (IAS), today officially opened their new overhaul centre in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, for PT6A and PW200 engine families.
December 10, 2019
Bell Boeing delivers first modified Osprey for improved fleet readiness
Boeing and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, have delivered the first modified MV-22 Osprey to the United States Marine Corps for improved readiness and reliability of the tiltrotor fleet.
December 10, 2019
GA-ASI begins demonstration flights in Greece
Today General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) begins a series of demonstration flights using its MQ-9 Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
December 7, 2019
Over 180 Defence contracts worth $27.5 B awarded to Indian companies since 2014
By Vishal Thapar
Modi Government contests impression that Make in India is a non-starter in Defence production
December 6, 2019
Aerostar celebrates 15 years of commercial aircraft MRO
Aerostar S.A. - the leading Romanian aerospace company – started on its long journey into the new venture of commercial aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.
December 5, 2019
China Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power order of up to 30 A321neo aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and China Airlines announced selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power an order of up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft.
December 5, 2019
Skyborne selects APFTAL Hyderabad for IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme Flight Licence Conversion
Skyborne Airline Academy has selected Asia Pacific Flight Training Academy Limited (APFTAL) India to conduct the US FAA to India DGCA Flight Licence Conversion (FLC) part of its IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme.
December 5, 2019
Skyborne selects Etihad Aviation Training to deliver A320 Type Rating for its IndiGo Cadet Pilot Progamme
Skyborne Airline Academy has selected Etihad Aviation Training to conduct the third phase of its IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme, delivering combined Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and DGCA approved Type Rating training on the Airbus A320.
December 5, 2019
Pratt & Whitney invests $30 million in West Virginia facility for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW800 engines
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced a $30 million US investment in its engine services facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of PW800 engines.
December 4, 2019
Australian Defence Force selects GA-ASI's MQ-9B for Project Air 7003
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), has been advised that the Australian Government has selected GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® variant...
December 4, 2019
MTU Maintenance celebrates 40th anniversary
MTU Maintenance, the global leader in customized solutions for aero engines, celebrates its 40th anniversary and 20,000th shop visit in Hannover, Germany, today.
December 4, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff participates in Pacific Air Chiefs' Symposium 2019
Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is participating in the Pacific Air Chiefs' Symposium 2019 (PACS 2019) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
December 3, 2019
Lockheed Martin names William Blair Vice President and Chief Executive for India
Lockheed Martin has appointed William (Bill) Blair as Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin in India. In this role, Mr. Blair will lead the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serve as the executive representative for all of Lockheed Martin's programs, products and services in the country.
December 3, 2019
Airbus Helicopters signs Global Support Contract for Tiger helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement / Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have signed a tri-lateral Global Support Contract aimed at boosting the availability rate of the Tigers in service in the French, German, and Spanish Armies.
December 3, 2019
Safran and MTU Aero Engines achieve a major step forward for the engine of the Next Generation Fighter (NGF)
FCAS (Future Combat Air System) program takes a major step ahead: Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines settled the details concerning their eye-level partnership to develop the engine of the next-generation European fighter aircraft NGF.
December 3, 2019
Several new maintenance contracts awarded to AMAC Aerospace
AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce to have been awarded with several new maintenance projects in Basel, Switzerland. On a privately-owned Airbus A319 and a Boeing B737, an ADSB-Out and a FANS System will be installed.
December 3, 2019
Bombardier Teams with Texas State Technical College on apprenticeship program to develop local talent, manufacture Global 7500 wing
Bombardier's multi-award winning Global 7500 business jet added another prestigious award to its growing list of accolades.
December 2, 2019
Inmarsat crowned 'World's Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider' for third consecutive year
Leading travel and tourism executives from around the world voted for the prestigious accolade, marking an impressive hat-trick for Inmarsat at the World Travel Awards
December 2, 2019
99 per cent uptime over nearly two decades: US Air Force extends Collins Aerospace contract to support JSTARS aircrew simulators for another 10 years
Overcomes training system obsolescence, provides cybersecurity updates and maximizes uptime to maintain aircrew readiness

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