Australian Aviation

Boeing has delivered the 1,000th 737 equipped with its new Sky Interior. The interior re-design was first introduced in 2011, and features sculptured sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting, and larger overhead bins, and is based on the design of the larger 787’s interior. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a

Sikorsky has successfully powered up the new engines and rotor head of the new CH-53K helicopter on its ground test vehicle (GTV) development airframe. Called ‘bare head light-off’ testing because it is conducted without rotor blades being attached to the head, the test validated the aircraft’s dynamic components. “GTV main engines powered ‘on’ is a significant

CFM International says development of its new LEAP high bypass turbofan engine is proceeding with certification expected to be achieved on schedule. Speaking to media at the Singapore Airshow, CFM executive vice president Chaker Chahrour said the company expects to have 20 engines on test by the end of this year, and that to date,

Singapore Airlines and Airbus have signed an MoU at the Singapore Airshow to establish a flight training joint venture in Singapore. The facility, to be called Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), will initially operate from the SIA Training Centre near Changi Airport before moving to a new dedicated facility at Seletar Aerospace Park, and will

Hawker Pacific has signed a deal with Embraer Executive Jets to provide support services for Legacy 450 and 500 business jets in the Asia-Pacific region. Signed on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow, the agreement extends Hawker Pacific’s experience of supporting Phenom and Legacy models in the region. “We have been working closely with Embraer

ATR has ended the 2014 Singapore Airshow with 28 firm orders and 20 options on its books. The regional turboprop manufacturer logged two new orders during the show, and revealed the identity of a third. UAE based lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise ordered 20 ATR 72-600s and took and 20 options, while Spain’s Binter Canarias ordered