Category Archives: COMPANY
Bombardier Unveils Learjet 70 and 75
By Fred George fred_george@aviationweek.com Source: AWIN First May 14 , 2012 The long wait for Bombardier to move on a replacement for the Learjet 40XR and 45XR is over. The aircraft maker is launching the Learjet 70 and 75, both slated to enter service in second half 2013. The new models will feature more thrust, improved [...]
The World’s Leading STOL Pilatus Porter PC-6
The PC-6 has become a legendary aircraft, known around the world simply as ‘The Pilatus Porter’.Its unique Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities, reliability and versatility in all weather and terrain conditions have established the reputation of the PC-6 as a rugged utility aircraft. The Pilatus Porter PC-6 is fully capable of operating from different types [...]
Aircraft in Development
By BCA Staff Report Source: Business & Commercial Aviation May 01 , 2012 BCA Staff Report Bombardier reports steady progress on both its Global 7000 and 8000 business jets with them on target for service entry in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Wind tunnel testing has been completed and the joint definition phase for the two top-of-the-line [...]
Donnelly: Technology Transfer Positions Cessna For Long Term In China
By Kerry Lynch kerry_lynch@aviationweek.com Source: AWIN First April 20 , 2012 Textron’s Cessna Aircraft believes its agreement with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic) will position the company to become a dominant player in the burgeoning Chinese aviation market, says Textron chief Scott Donnelly, dismissing concerns that the technology transfer involved could come with intellectual property [...]
Boeing Unveils New 737 MAX Winglet
Posted by Robert Wall 5:04 AM on May 02, 2012 Boeing has designed a new winglet to improve fuel burn for its 737 MAX narrowbody reengining program. (Artist Rendering: Boeing) It is to yield an additional 1.5% improvement in fuel burn for the MAX, the company says. “The concept is more efficient than any other wingtip [...]
Hawker Beechcraft Assets Attract Interest From Competitors
By Kerry Lynch kerry_lynch@aviationweek.com Source: AWIN First April 30 , 2012 Business jet makers are closely following Hawker Beechcraft’s financial situation, and at least a few of them are saying they would be interested in picking up some or all of the company should it become available at the right terms. “We are evaluating how this [...]
Is Cessna Interested in Hawker..Yes…Probably want to buy the Beechcraft King Air franchise..whats your guess?
First-quarter revenue up, losses down at Cessna By Molly McMillin The Wichita Eagle Orders at Cessna Aircraft were higher in the first three months of 2012 than they were in the last three quarters of 2011 combined, and its customer prospect list continues to improve, company officials said Wednesday. Revenue increased for the company, and losses [...]
Hawker Beechcraft reports losses of $632.8 million
By Molly McMillin The Wichita Eagle Hawker Beechcraft is working on a “path forward” to put the company on firm financial footing, its CEO said as the company filed 2011 financial results, which showed staggering losses. As expected, Hawker Beechcraft posted losses of $632.8 million last year and sales of $2.44 billion, the company said in [...]
Is Bombardier Flying Under The Radar Of Aerospace Investors?
Bombardier (BDRBF.PK) is a Canadian train and airplane manufacturer, which trades under the symbols BBD.A and BBD.B on the Toronto Stock Exchange. According to its most recent annual report for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, and an investor fact sheet provided by the company, Bombardier is the third largest civil airplane manufacturer in the world. The report [...]
777 reaches 1,000 milestone faster than any twin-aisle airplane
EVERETT, Wash., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and more than 5,000 employees, suppliers, customers and government officials celebrated the 1,000th 777 at a special event today. The 1,000th 777 jetliner will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates later this month. “As the largest 777 customer, it’s very appropriate that Emirates is the recipient of [...]
