The World of Aviation

The US Army’s OH-58D Kiowa Warrior fleet will be substantially upgraded in the wake of two unsuccessful attempts to replace it, and will be redesignated as the OH-58F. At least 158 OH-58Ds will go through the Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade Program (CASUP) which will see them fitted with a new nose mounted sensor, improved control

Helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky has announced it has reached an in-principle agreement to purchase a strategic stake in Eclipse Aerospace, which is currently focused on supporting the global fleet of 260 Eclipse EA500 very light jets. “We are elated about this potential new venture with Sikorsky Aircraft and the phenomenal reach we can extend to Eclipse

Boeing has delivered the first 737 featuring the new Boeing Sky Interior to UAE-based flydubai. The Boeing Sky Interior features sculptured sidewalls and new window reveals, as well as larger pivoting overhead stowage bins. It also features an LED cabin lighting system, while airlines will have a choice of various lighting schemes. “We are very proud

Cessna is continuing to feel the effects of the depressed state of the general aviation market, with the Kansas based manufacturer announcing that it will place some of its production workers on furlough. The staggered furloughs will occur at its Independence facility, which is responsible for producing its line of single-engine piston aircraft and the

CASA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) which would see pilots of large aircraft conduct most of their non-normal exercises on flight training devices and flight simulators, a move it says will help to implement a safer training environment. The NPRM proposes to change Civil Aviation Orders 40.0 and 82.0 to restrict pilots

Boeing will stop taking delivery of sections for the 787 for two weeks due to delays from key supplier Alenia Aeronautica. According to a Reuters report, the delay is due to a change in shipment schedule rates on 787 horizontal stabilisers from Alenia. That is understood to be related to workmanship issues on a number