Content Archive: February 2020

Russian Helicopters has received certification approval for its new “Aurus” executive cabin in its light twin Ansat.

Bell has been test flying an electric anti-torque system on its 429 light twin since May.

Volocopter has now raised $159 million for its Volocity eVTOL aircraft program and is launching a feasibility study for operations in southeast Asia.

The latest Global 7500 and G500/600 business jets could be honored with the 2019 Collier Trophy, but also in contention is eVTOL pioneer Kitty Hawk.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.

Gulfstream Aerospace's $35 million, 160,000-sq-ft facility at Fort Worth Alliance will complement its existing site at Dallas Love Field.

Aviation Performance Solutions broke ground on a new 25,000-sq-ft headquarters and 40,000-sq-ft support facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport .

Textron Aviation's Garmin G5000 STC covers more than 700 Cessna Citation Excel and XLS models.

New trainers, transports, and a replacement for older Thai Air Force F-16s are to be purchased over the coming years, along with improved air defenses.

The major Franco-German FCAS partners have been given the green light for technology demonstrations, but Spanish industry is not yet involved.