Emirates Wrap-up 2013 by Highlighting its Achievements
DUBAI - Emirates’ announced the airlines' fleet flew more than 751 million kilometers in 2013, a total of 164,635 flights operated carrying over 43 million passengers.
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FAA Selects Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Test Sites
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country.
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Russian Helicopters Release Preliminary Production and Financial Figures for 2013
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, released preliminary production and financial figures for 2013 prior to publishing the company's annual report. The Russian helicopter maker produced 303 helicopters for Russian and international customers with an anticipated consolidated profit of more than 140 billion rubles (US$ 4.262 billion) for 2013.
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Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 Makes First Test Flight
SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made its first flight today. Embraer test pilots Eduardo Camelier and Eugênio Cará, supported by flight test engineer Carlos Kobayashi, flew the aircraft for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics.
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Boeing, Cathay Pacific Airways Announce Order for Additional Wide-Body Aircraft Valued at $1 Billion
HONG KONG - Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that Cathay Pacific has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter aircraft and three 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft, valued at about $1 billion at current list prices.
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Cathay Pacific Airways Orders GE Engines to Power the Boeing 777-300ER and 747-8 Freighter
EVENDALE, OH - Cathay Pacific Airways ordered from GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE) the GE90-115B engine to power three Boeing 777-300ERs and the GEnx-2B engine to power a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. Cathay Pacific also signed a 15-year agreement to cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engines.
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Mi-28N Night Hunter Helicopter Enters Service with the Russian Defense Ministry
Russian Helicopters a subsidiary of Oboronprom and part of State Corporation Rostec, announced, the Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter, entered service with the Russian Defense Ministry under an order signed by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
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