Eurocopter’s X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has recorded a speed of 232kt (430 km/h) in level flight, surpassing its original target of 220kt but falling short of Sikorsky’s unofficial speed record of 250kt set with their X2 prototype earlier this year. The X3 reached its new speed milestone while on a test flight during May 12,
UK based CTC Aviation Training is looking to grow its New Zealand flight instructor team by more than a third, in preparation for an expected influx of pilot trainees later this year. “CTC is currently in negotiations with major airlines in Asia, the Middle East and Europe who are all signalling a huge demand for
Jetstar has changed its fare structure, with its new ‘Starter’ fare with optional add-ons replacing the old Jetstaver/JetFlex/JetPlus levels, and Business fares replacing its StarClass on long haul A330 services. The airline says the new structure will give passengers “more choice, flexibility and lower fares”, but it is likely the changes are designed to help
The second Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, California, touching down on May 13. The F-35A, known as ‘AF-6’, ferried to Edwards AFB from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, following the USAF’s formal acceptance of the fighter into its inventory on May 12. The first
Boeing has returned to a seven aircraft per month production rate for its 777 airliner, the fourth time the widebody has been built at a seven-per-month rate. A 777F bound for Fedex (pictured) rolled out on May 16 was the first built at the new rate. “This rate increase reflects the strong demand for the
Airbus has introduced new branding, colours and names for its corporate jet subsidiary. The new colours feature metallic-blue shading on most of the fuselage and tail, highlighted by flowing curves and accompanied by a new “Airbus Corporate Jets” logo. As part of the new branding, an “Airbus ACJ” prefix will now be applied to the
