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Australia receives first Dassault Falcon 7X VIP aircraft
Avions de transport

Australia receives first Dassault Falcon 7X VIP aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of the first of three very long-range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired for government VIP service.


First flight for GTF-powered Airbus A319neo
Aviation Civile

First flight for GTF-powered Airbus A319neo

The last and smallest of the A320neo variants, an Airbus A319neo test aircraft, has completed its maiden flight powered for the first time by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.


Safran sees strong start to 2019
Industrie

Safran sees strong start to 2019

CEO Philippe Petitcolin says the company is following very closely the announcements regarding the Boeing 737 MAX in order to adapt production rates if necessary.


Lufthansa Technik signs SafeDrone contracts
Drones

Lufthansa Technik signs SafeDrone contracts

SafeDrone by Lufthansa Technik has signed contracts with drone manufacturers Matternet and SwissDrones.


Airbus ACJ319neo makes successful first flight
Aviation Civile

Airbus ACJ319neo makes successful first flight

The newest and smallest member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family, the ACJ319neo, has completed its maiden flight.


Ascent launches helo ride-sharing platform in Manila
Aviation Civile

Ascent launches helo ride-sharing platform in Manila

Singapore-based Ascent Flights has launched by-the-seat chopper service in Manila and is preparing to expand to the rest of the region.


China receives first Airbus H215 helicopter
Aviation Civile

China receives first Airbus H215 helicopter

China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter.


Air Mauritius gets first Airbus A330neo
Aviation Civile

Air Mauritius gets first Airbus A330neo

The national carrier of the Republic of Mauritius is the first Airbus A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB.


Arianespace to launch StriX-α satellite for Japanese startup
Espace

Arianespace to launch StriX-α satellite for Japanese startup

Synspective and Arianespace have signed a contract to launch the StriX-α Synthetic Aperture Radar demonstrator satellite.