Toulouse, France, 1st March 2017 – Following a comprehensive flight test programme, the A321neo powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines has been granted joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The EASA Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director Trevor…
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Article by Jacques Rocca Toulouse, France, 7 February 2017 — As part of its contribution to preserving European aviation heritage, Airbus will be transferring four of its test aircraft to museums: the Museum of Air and Space in Paris-Le Bourget and Aeroscopia in Toulouse. These aircraft comprise: A320 Main Serial…
Paris, France, 30 December 2016 — The French Air Force (Armée de l’air française), one of the world’s most professional air arms, has finally opted for the Pilatus PC-21 training system to replace during next decade part of its present fleet of ageing Alpha Jet advance trainers mainly used for…
Rome, Italy, 13 December 2016 – Leonardo-Finmeccanica delivered the first two of a total four ATR 72MPs to the Italian Air Force. Designated P-72A by the Italian Air Force, the new maritime patrol aircraft will replace the Air Force’s last Breguet 1150 Atlantic patrol aircraft which have been in service…
Ottawa, Canada, 8 December 2016 — The Government of Canada announced that it had selected the Airbus C295W for its Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Programme. As part of the lingering FWSAR programme, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will get sixteen C295Ws modified for Search and Rescue (SAR) duties. They…
Donauwörth, Germany, 8 December 2016 – The #1 NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter took off on its on-schedule maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth. Deliveries of NH90 Sea Lions to the Marineflieger will start at the end of 2019. When deployed, this new helicopter will take on a…
Paris, France, 2 December 2016 — Boeing and AerCap, a global leader in aircraft leasing, celebrated the delivery of the first 787 for Air France. This airplane, a 787-9 F-HRBA, will be deployed on Air France’s Paris to Cairo route starting in January. The airplane is also the 500th 787…
11 November 2016, Seville, Spain — Using the second and fourth prototypes of the A400M airlifter, Airbus has further expanded the capabilities of its cargo flagship as a tanker by successfully demonstrating air-to-air refuelling contacts with another A400M. In two flights conducted from Seville, Spain development aircraft #2 (EC-402) performed…
Orlando, Florida, 31 October 2016 — Safran Aircraft Engine today announced at the NBAA convention that its new-generation Silvercrest business jet engine has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company to power the future large-cabin Citation Hemisphere long-range business jet. The Hemisphere will offer a range of 4,500 nautical miles and…
Istres, France, 14 October 2016 — Developed to provide a major step over the earlier Damocles pod today in service in the French Air Force, the new-generation TALIOS (TArgeting Long-range Identification Optronic System) laser targeting pod has successfully completed its first flight on a Rafale during the past summer. Operated…