Aviation & Travel
First female F-35 test pilot takes to the skies
aerobd.news : Major Rachael Winiecki of the US Air Force has become the first female F-35 developmental test pilot, after she successfully completed her first flight test mission last month
Rostec upgrades A-50 early warning aircraft
aerobd.news : The Vega Radio Engineering Corporation of the Ruselectronics holding company (part of Rostec) and the Beriev Aircraft Company have upgraded the A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft
The new Czech L-39NG made its first flight performing first development tests
aerobd.news : The first pre-serial L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft with serial number 7001 made its first flight on 22nd December, at Aero Vodochody Airport. The new generation of
Flying Colours Corp. completes trio of Bombardier Challenger 650 jets in medevac format
aerobd.news : Flying Colours Corp. the maintenance, refurbishment and completion specialist, has completed the industry’s first trio of Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac interiors. Number three, under contract from Bombardier Specialized
Denver International and TSA unveil new screening technology
aerobd.news : In partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Denver International Airport has become the first US airport to operate next-generation Enhanced Advanced Imaging Technology (eAIT) for checkpoint screening.
Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 successfully demonstrates new COMINT and imaging payloads to Australian Army customer
aerobd.news : Schiebel, in cooperation with ELTA Systems and Overwatch Imaging, integrated two new payloads for an active army exercise. The Australian Army conducted a two-week activity with the CAMCOPTER®
Twin Otter aircraft upgrade certified by FAA
aerobd.news : Aerospace engineering firm Ikhana has received FAA certification to upgrade the DHC-6-300 Twin Otter to carry up to 14,000 lbs (6350kg). The modification means that a Twin Otter
F-35 begins formal operational testing
aerobd.news : The F-35 Lightning II program has reached a major milestone with the official start of its operational testing. The formal F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) started
In depth: Airbus’ Racer fast helicopter set for 2020 test flight
aerobd.news : There is a lot of excitement and interest in Racer (Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) helicopter, a technology demonstrator being developed by Airbus Helicopters. The clock is ticking towards
Cargo giant Volga-Dnepr Group opens Operations Base at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to serve customers across North and South America
aerobd.news : Volga-Dnepr Group, one of the world’s largest cargo airline operators and the world leader in the transportation of oversized and super-heavy cargoes, has opened an Operations Base at
Russian Helicopters to certify a service center in Egypt in 2019
aerobd.news : Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of
Boeing KC-46 tanker completes phase II receiver certification testing
aerobd.news : Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of test flights with F-15 aircraft out of Edwards Air Force
