Aviation & Travel
AirBridgeCargo sees volumes exceed 700,000 tonnes in 2018 driven by 25% growth in special cargoes
aerobd.news : AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the leading carriers with dedicated airlift for special cargoes, saw its volumes of special commodities increase by over 25% in 2018, demonstrating its
First flight of prototype supersonic airliner planned for this year
aerobd.news : Colorado, USA-based Boom Supersonic has confirmed plans to flight test a prototype of its Overture commercial airliner for the first time this year, after raising US$100 million in
Engineers and zoologists test gull wing stability in wind tunnel
aerobd.news : The results of a study of the wings of gulls by Canadian engineers and zoologists could provide new ways to stabilize the flight of aircraft. Engineers from the
A319neo and LEAP-1A engines certified by FAA and EASA
aerobd.news : The A319neo has been certified by the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities to run with CFM International’s Leap-1A engine. The other aircraft in the single-aisle A320neo
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