iscoverCareFlight Group Queensland has officially opened its fourth CMS Air Ambulance base, at Darwin International Airport, which will enhance the reach of its international and domestic air ambulance service. “CMS Air Ambulance Darwin will utilise a Learjet 36. This is a permanently medically configured jet aircraft which has specialised long range flight ability,” said CareFlight’s
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
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
Production of the Robinson R66 five seat turbine helicopter commenced on October 26 after the helicopter was certified by the US FAA on October 25. The R66, powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine, is Robinson’s first foray into turbine powered machines, and examples are available to Australian customers from the first quarter of 2011
Hawker Beechcraft has launched the King Air 250 at the NBAA Conference in Atlanta, with the new twin-turboprop utilising composite technology to improve performance. The King Air 250 features composite winglets and propellers, as well as changes to the engine induction system. Compared to the B200GT, the 250 has a 122m advantage in takeoff distance
Brazil’s ANAC and EASA have granted type certification for the Embraer Legacy 650 business jet, opening the way for customer deliveries to begin before the end of the year. “We are happy to announce today the ANAC and EASA certifications of the Legacy 650, just one year after the program launch at the last NBAA
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