The World of Aviation

BAE Systems has submitted a bid to the Japanese government offering the Eurofighter Typhoon for the F-X requirement to replace Japan’s fleet of about 90 F-4EJ and RF-4EJs in the air defence role. Led by BAE Systems, the bid is supported by the UK government, the Eurofighter consortium, and the Sumitomo Corporation. “This cost effective

Hawker Beechcraft has announced that the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) has granted type certification to the Hawker 800XPR, and that customer deliveries of the aircraft have commenced. The EASA certification of the XPR upgrade follows that of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in August. The upgrade comprises the incorporation of new Honeywell TFE731-50R

The first nose section for the Airbus’s new A350 XWB twin has been delivered by a Beluga transport aircraft to Airbus’s St Nazaire plant, where it will be joined to the forward fusealage.

Avianca has become the first Latin American customer for the Airbus A330 Freighter, signing a firm order for four, to be operated by its cargo subsidiary Tampa.

Russia’s UTair Aviation has signed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737s, comprising seven 737-900s and 33 737-800s, confirming a deal announced at the Paris Airshow in June. Boeing says the aircraft are worth US$3.8 billion at list prices.

Cirrus has celebrated the delivery of its 5000th aircraft since production of its piston single engine light aircraft line began in 1999. The 5000th aircraft, SR22 N5000J, features a special commemorative paint scheme, and was presented to new owner Joe Wisenhunt at the recent 2011 AOPA Summit. “We are truly excited and humbled to be