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Bombardier signs Swiss as launch customer for C Series Smart Parts component support

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Swiss International Air Lines has selected Bombardier’s Smart Parts Program to provide component support for the airline’s fleet of 30 all-new C Series aircraft. The 10-year agreement positions Swiss as the launch customer for the C Series Smart Parts Program and provides the airline with comprehensive component maintenance, repair ... <a title="Bombardier signs Swiss as launch customer for C Series Smart Parts component support" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-signs-swiss-launch-customer-c-series-smart-parts-component-support/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier signs Swiss as launch customer for C Series Smart Parts component support">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 11, 2016 · 2 min read

CHC Group files voluntary Chapter 11 petitions

CHC Group announced that the Company and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to facilitate the restructuring of its balance sheet and fleet, and position the Company for long-term success. The reorganization is ... <a title="CHC Group files voluntary Chapter 11 petitions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/chc-group-files-voluntary-chapter-11-petitions/" aria-label="Read more about CHC Group files voluntary Chapter 11 petitions">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 7, 2016 · 2 min read

First prototype of the multirole Ka-62 helicopter takes to the air

The first prototype (OP-1) of the medium multirole Ka-62 helicopter took off at Russian Helicopters’ Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (part of State Corporation Rostec) on April 28.  The lift in a hover mode was part of the factory flight testing and was completed successfully. The OP-1 Ka-62 was launched to evaluate its overall performance and ... <a title="First prototype of the multirole Ka-62 helicopter takes to the air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/first-prototype-multirole-ka-62-helicopter-takes-air/" aria-label="Read more about First prototype of the multirole Ka-62 helicopter takes to the air">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 3, 2016 · 2 min read

Bombardier and Fokker renew agreement to support Dash 8/Q Series 100/200/300 Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that it has renewed a strategic alliance with Fokker Services, which is a subsidiary of Fokker Technologies, a GKN Aerospace division, to provide the industry-leading ABACUS FLY program to operators of Dash 8/Q Series 100/200/300 aircraft. The renewal extends the alliance by three years. Aimed at improving the availability of components ... <a title="Bombardier and Fokker renew agreement to support Dash 8/Q Series 100/200/300 Aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-fokker-renew-agreement-support-dash-8q-series-100200300-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier and Fokker renew agreement to support Dash 8/Q Series 100/200/300 Aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 28, 2016 · 2 min read

Bristow Group strengthens operational and leadership structure

Bristow Group announced the strengthening of its operational structure by centralizing, simplifying and standardizing its business operations to improve safety performance, effectiveness and efficiency for clients. This new structure will enable the company to continue to reduce costs, while improving its leading competitive position. As part of these operational changes, Bristow will also continue to ... <a title="Bristow Group strengthens operational and leadership structure" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bristow-group-strengthens-operational-leadership-structure/" aria-label="Read more about Bristow Group strengthens operational and leadership structure">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

ExecuJet operates first ever jet to land at St Helena Airport

ExecuJet Africa has celebrated its prestigious status as operator of the first ever jet to land at St Helena Airport (HLE) in the South Atlantic Ocean. The ceremonious flight, which arrived on Sunday 10 April 2016, was part of the airport’s certification process, with ExecuJet Africa flying the regulating personnel from the aircraft’s base in ... <a title="ExecuJet operates first ever jet to land at St Helena Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/execujet-operates-first-ever-jet-land-st-helena-airport/" aria-label="Read more about ExecuJet operates first ever jet to land at St Helena Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Embraer to become E175s Heavy Maintenance Provider for SkyWest Airlines

Embraer announced, that SkyWest Airlines selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider for their fleet of E175s. Under the contract, EAMS will provide airframe maintenance, modifications and repair services for SkyWest’s Embraer fleet. “The selection of EAMS as SkyWest’s exclusive E175 heavy maintenance provider is not only testament to our ... <a title="Embraer to become E175s Heavy Maintenance Provider for SkyWest Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/embraer-become-e175s-heavy-maintenance-provider-skywest-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Embraer to become E175s Heavy Maintenance Provider for SkyWest Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 6, 2016 · 1 min read

Bristow commences first flights for Petrofac in the Central North Sea

Bristow Helicopters has commenced flights for Petrofac in the Central North Sea (CNS).  The contract, which sees Bristow flying Petrofac passengers to the CNS for the first time, commenced in March and will continue for three years, with two additional one year options. Alan Corbett, Managing Director of Bristow Helicopters Limited, said: “The commencement of ... <a title="Bristow commences first flights for Petrofac in the Central North Sea" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bristow-commences-first-flights-petrofac-central-north-sea/" aria-label="Read more about Bristow commences first flights for Petrofac in the Central North Sea">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 4, 2016 · 1 min read

Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft – Aviation Tribune | Aviation News | Airline News

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that it has received a firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft. For competitive reasons, the customer will remain undisclosed at this time. Based on the 2016 list prices for standard-equipped aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $534 million US. “With its outstanding performance and reliability, the class-leading Challenger 350 aircraft dominates the ... <a title="Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft – Aviation Tribune | Aviation News | Airline News" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-secures-firm-order-20-bombardier-challenger-350-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft – Aviation Tribune | Aviation News | Airline News">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 2, 2016 · 1 min read

Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that it has received a firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft. For competitive reasons, the customer will remain undisclosed at this time. Based on the 2016 list prices for standard-equipped aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $534 million US. “With its outstanding performance and reliability, the class-leading Challenger 350 aircraft dominates the ... <a title="Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-secures-firm-order-20-bombardier-challenger-350-aircraft-2/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier secures firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 2, 2016 · 1 min read