NASA has flown a scale model of its updated blended wing-body research aircraft in a small step toward what many believe will be a giant leap in aircraft design. The Boeing-designed X-48C took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California yesterday morning (US time) and reached an altitude of 5,500ft before landing nine minutes
Singapore based leasing company Avation has taken delivery of an ATR 72-600 turboprop as part of an agreement with Skywest and Virgin Australia. The 74-seat aircraft is the first of nine 72-600s ordered by Avation for use on regional routes in Australia. Avation has already placed six 72-500s in Australia as part of its deal
Embraer has delivered the first four of 16 A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training fighters to the Indonesian Air Force. The aircraft, formally handed over during a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Sao Pãulo, are part of an initial order of eight A-29s placed in 2010. A further eight fighters were later added to
Hawker Pacific has delivered two extensively modified Beechcraft 200 King Air aircraft to aeromedical service CareFlight. Modifications of the Proline 21 equipped turboprops included a full strip and repaint as well as the installation of a cargo door, dual aft fold-up seats, Raisbeck EPIC Platinum performance modifications and an ADAS engine condition trend monitoring system.
TAE has opened a Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility at Adelaide Airport and added a new PT6 engine maintenance capability at Brisbane airport. The new Adelaide facility will serve as a test and maintenance facility for turboprop engines across the region, while the addition of engine maintenance at Brisbane airport will offer customers a “light” maintenance
China’s Xiamen Airlines has agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 737-800s as part of a major fleet expansion. The deal, valued at US$3.5 billion at list prices, is pending Chinese government approval. Xiamen, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, operates a fleet of six 757s and 77 737s. It plans to expand its fleet to 200
