Pilatus upgrades PC-12NG
Pilatus has further enhanced its PC-12NG turboprop with a number of new features. The new features include six new BMW DesignworksUSA executive interior options, a new electric landing gear system, external LED lighting, a wireless Connected Flight Deck system, and a Wi-Fi passenger entertainment system. “To celebrate the first delivery of a PC-12 20 years
1000th 737 Sky interior delivered
Boeing has delivered the 1,000th 737 equipped with its new Sky Interior. The interior re-design was first introduced in 2011, and features sculptured sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting, and larger overhead bins, and is based on the design of the larger 787’s interior. Fittingly, the 1000th aircraft was delivered to Norwegian Air Shuttle which
CH-53K engines power up
Sikorsky has successfully powered up the new engines and rotor head of the new CH-53K helicopter on its ground test vehicle (GTV) development airframe. Called ‘bare head light-off’ testing because it is conducted without rotor blades being attached to the head, the test validated the aircraft’s dynamic components. “GTV main engines powered ‘on’ is a significant
LEAP leaps ahead
CFM International says development of its new LEAP high bypass turbofan engine is proceeding with certification expected to be achieved on schedule. Speaking to media at the Singapore Airshow, CFM executive vice president Chaker Chahrour said the company expects to have 20 engines on test by the end of this year, and that to date,
Amedeo firms up A380 order
Irish Lessor Amadeo, formerly Doric Air Leasing, has firmed up an order for 20 Airbus A380s. Signed at the Singapore Airshow on February 12, the order confirmed an MoU for the aircraft which was announced at last June’s Paris Airshow. Amadeo had previously acted as an asset manager to airlines on their A380 purchases, and
SIA & Airbus to establish joint training centre
Singapore Airlines and Airbus have signed an MoU at the Singapore Airshow to establish a flight training joint venture in Singapore. The facility, to be called Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), will initially operate from the SIA Training Centre near Changi Airport before moving to a new dedicated facility at Seletar Aerospace Park, and will
