Record US$7.8 billion Bombardier order
The largest business jet order in Bombardier’s history has been placed by executive jet operator VistaJet in a deal worth a potential U$7.8 billion. The order includes up to 142 Global business jets comprising a firm commitment to 56 aircraft and options for a further 86. Twenty-five Global 5000s and 25 Global 6000s will be
First flight for Embraer Legacy 500
Embraer’s new midsize Legacy 500 business jet has made its maiden flight. The aircraft is the first in its class to incorporate fly-by-wire technology and full height cabin. The fourth in what the manufacturer calls a clean-sheet design, the Legacy 500 boasts a range of 3,000nm, a cruise speed of Mach .82 and maximum operating
China’s J-15 goes to sea
http://youtu.be/q2LSmpqAZ74 Chinese media has shown footage of the J-15 fighter successfully landing on and taking off from the nation’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. “Capabilities of the carrier platform and the J-15 have been tested, meeting all requirements and achieving good compatibility,” the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday. The J-15, evidentally based on the
25 years of PC-9/A in Australian service
The RAAF and Pilatus are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Pilatus PC-9/A turboprop trainer entering Australian service. First delivered on November 24 1987 and having since amassed 440,000 hours across a current fleet of 63 aircraft, the PC-9 is in service with the RAAF’s flying training units at East Sale (CFS) and Pearce (2FTS),
Tiger announces first intra-NSW route
Tiger Airways has announced four-weekly services between Sydney and Coffs Harbour starting February 15, becoming the first intra-state service operated by the airline. In total 1,400 seats a week will be flown between the centres, which will be boosted in March with the addition of a fifth weekly service. Coffs Harbour is the fifth destination
Eurocopter opens Perth support centre
A new support centre for Eurcopter’s growing business in Western Australias has been opened in Perth, in what the manufacturer sees as a major boost to the off-shore oil and gas industry. More than 25 17/19-seat Puma helicopters are in operation in the state providing supply and passenger airlift support to resource industries. Located at
