The Canadian shop of aircraft retrofitting company Flying Colours has completed its 100th rehab of a Bombardier Challenger business jet. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
WestJet will deploy its first three Boeing 787-9s on routes from Calgary to the European cities of Dublin, London and Paris next year. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Army Futures Command, a new group leading the service s modernization efforts, is enthusiastic about using high-altitude unmanned air vehicles for a variety of missions, including as communications hubs. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing anticipates delivering 34 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters this year, nearly 30% less than planned, due to the US Army’s refusing delivery of aircraft in February after a critical safety issue was found. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing has made good on a promise to ramp up 737 deliveries, handing over 61 of the narrowbodies in September as it begins to recover lost ground. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing has acquired aircraft parts and services provider KLX Inc, a move that furthers Boeing’s goal of significantly boosting its aftermarket presence. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
AeroVironment plans to integrate its Shrike 2 unmanned air vehicle and Switchblade tactical missile with General Dynamics Land Systems armoured ground combat vehicles. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Air Tahiti Nui has received the first of four Boeing 787-9s it has on order, which will replace its ageing Airbus A340-300s. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing is concerned that US Army modernization efforts may shift funds away from the CH-47 Block II upgrade programme, costing it business and driving up the aircraft’s unit costs. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant compound helicopter is still on track for its first flight before the end of 2018, despite difficulties setting up automated fiber placement tooling to manufacture the aircraft s composite rotor blades. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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