Australian Aviation

The Airbus Group has announced it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Raiffeisenverband Salzburg to acquire Salzburg München Bank AAG. The company says the acquisition of the Munich-based bank will allow it to provide additional financing options for the aeronautics and defence company, and that, after closing, “it will be renamed Airbus Group

Hawker Pacific has signed an MoU with Bell Helicopter with the intent to enter into future purchase agreements for various Bell helicopter models based on anticipated market growth. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by Hawker Pacific CEO, Alan Smith and Bell Helicopter president and CEO, John Garrison. An accompanying media release says

Kuwait has taken delivery of its first Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport. The aircraft, painted in a striking gloss white over grey scheme, is the 260th C-17 to be delivered, and only the second to wear a scheme different to the standard drab dark grey after one of Qatar’s examples. This content is available exclusively to

Bombardier Aerospace has opened a new regional support office in Singapore as part of plans to better support commercial operators in the South East Asia region. The office is the 18th such office the manufacturer has opened outside of North America This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading

Vietnam’s VietJetAir has placed an order for 63 Airbus A320 Family airliners and has taken 30 purchase rights during a signing at the Singapore Airshow on February 11. The order comprises 42 A320neo (new engine option), 14 A320ceo (current engine option), and seven A321ceo, and will be bolstered by a lease of eight additional A320s

Pilatus has further enhanced its PC-12NG turboprop with a number of new features. The new features include six new BMW DesignworksUSA executive interior options, a new electric landing gear system, external LED lighting, a wireless Connected Flight Deck system, and a Wi-Fi passenger entertainment system. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome