iscoverBell’s new 407GX and 407AH helicopters have made their international debut at the Paris Airshow. Variations of Bell’s long established 407 helicopter, the 407GX is equipped with a Garmin G1000H glass cockpit, while the 407AH is optimised for parapublic missions with its baseline law enforcement package. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
King Air 250 certified Hawker Beechcraft has received certification for the King Air 250 development of the evergreen King Air twin. The King Air 250 features BLR Aerospace composite winglets, composite propellers and engine induction modifications, which significantly improve airflield performance – Hawker Beechcraft says a 400ft reduction in takeoff distance over the B200GT. This
Air New Zealand subsidiary Altitude Aerospace Interiors (AAI) has gained its second major VIP aircraft completion contract, which will see the company fit out a Boeing Business Jet 737 (BBJ) VIP aircraft. The BBJ is expected to arrive at Altitude’s facilities early in 2012, after the unnamed subcontinent based client takes delivery of the aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft has announced that the final preproduction Hawker 200 has successfully completed its first flight. “The aircraft performed exceptionally well during its two hour, three minute flight. Development testing is more than 50 per cent complete and the aircraft is meeting or exceeding all performance targets,” HBC executive vice president Shawn Vick said in
Textron has announced the appointment of Scott Ernest as president and CEO of its Cessna subsidiary, replacing Jack Pelton who announced his retirement on May 2. Ernest, a 29-year veteran of General Electric, serving most recently as GE Aviation’s global supply chain vice president and general manager. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Gulfstream has announced the re-start of its G650 flight-test program, following the tragic April 2 crash of a test aircraft which killed all four occupants onboard. “We have conducted all the necessary reviews to assure ourselves that we can safely resume the flight-test program at this point,”Gulfstream Programs, Engineering and Test senior vice president, Pres
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