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Sikorsky phases out S-76C++ production for S-76D
/Sikorsky has announced the end of production of its S-76C++ helicopter as it prepares to begin delivering of the new S-76D. Aircraft number 822 will be the last S-76C++ to be built, with deliveries of the S-76D expected to start in 2012. “With aircraft number 822, the last S-76C++ helicopter closes out that production program
Read moreHawaiian sticks with Air NZ for 767 heavy maintenance
/Hawaiian Airlines has renewed its Boeing 767 heavy maintenance contract with Air New Zealand for a further five years, continuing a long standing partnership between both airlines. The renewed contract will continue to see Hawaiian’s 18 strong 767 fleet rotate through Air New Zealand’s Auckland heavy maintenance facility, with one aircraft already occupying the heavy
Read moreWhat’s in a brand? Ruminations on Virgin Australia and Qantas
/ | 18 Comments on What’s in a brand? Ruminations on Virgin Australia and QantasMy family and I flew on Qantas from Sydney to LA and back in May for a short holiday. Remarkably, both flights left on time, they weren’t cancelled due to the discovery of rats on the aircraft, we didn’t divert into Noumea on the way home, all our bags came out at both ends unscathed,
Read moreAirAsia neo order highlights Airbus’s record airshow
An AirAsia firm order for no fewer than 200 A320neos has capped what Airbus says is a record airshow for order announcements, with a record US$72 billion worth of aircraft orders and commitments announced at the Paris Airshow for the European manufacturer. With its mammoth A320neo order, AirAsia becomes not only the largest customer for
Read moreRR to offer performance improvements for T56
/Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Lockheed Martin to provide a number of “performance improvements” to the T56 family of engines, with its latest Series 3.5 engine enhancement kit. “As operators continue to look for ways to extend the service life of their C-130, P-3 and L-100 aircraft, the Series 3.5 engine
Read moreBoeing to support MRJ with Mitsubishi deal
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MAC) has chosen Boeing to provide customer support services for its new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) family of aircraft. Under the agreement, announced at the Paris Airshow, Boeing’s Commercial Aviation Services division will provide MAC with “24/7 customer support including spare parts provisioning, service operations and field services”, as well as a
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