Australia receives first Dassault Falcon 7X VIP aircraftAustralia has taken delivery of the first of three very long-range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired for government VIP service.Aéronefs
First flight for GTF-powered Airbus A319neoThe 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.Aviation civile
Safran sees strong start to 2019CEO Philippe Petitcolin says the company is following very closely the announcements regarding the Boeing 737 MAX in order to adapt production rates if necessary.Stratégies
Lufthansa Technik signs SafeDrone contractsSafeDrone by Lufthansa Technik has signed contracts with drone manufacturers Matternet and SwissDrones.Drones & mobilité aérienne avancée
Airbus ACJ319neo makes successful first flightThe newest and smallest member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family, the ACJ319neo, has completed its maiden flight.Aviation civile
Ascent launches helo ride-sharing platform in ManilaSingapore-based Ascent Flights has launched by-the-seat chopper service in Manila and is preparing to expand to the rest of the region.Aviation civile
China receives first Airbus H215 helicopterChina’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter.Aviation civile
Air Mauritius gets first Airbus A330neoThe 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.Aviation civile
Arianespace to launch StriX-α satellite for Japanese startupSynspective and Arianespace have signed a contract to launch the StriX-α Synthetic Aperture Radar demonstrator satellite.Espace
Groupe ADP inaugurates new Orly terminalGroupe ADP has inaugurated the new 80,000m² ORLY 3 junction building at Paris-Orly airport.Aéroports et contrôle aérien
Airbus H135 assembly line in China opensThe Airbus Helicopters H135 final assembly in Qingdao has officially opened. The first aircraft roll-out is scheduled for the second half of the year.Entreprises & marchés
French aerospace industry reports record salesThe French aerospace industry has reported record sales of €65.4bn (+1.2%) for 2018, including €44bn in export sales.Stratégies
Israeli lunar probe crashesIsrael is not (yet) the fourth nation to achieve a controlled landing on the Moon, but plans are already being made for a follow-on mission.Espace
Safran presents B.SIde engine inspection serviceSafran Aircraft Engines has announced the commercial launch of a new service providing remote borescope inspection recommendations in real time.Air & Cosmos
New contracts for AFI KLM E&MEuropean MRO service provider AFI KLM E&M has reported a series of new contracts.Air & Cosmos
Stratolaunch makes first flightStratolaunch Systems Corporation successfully completed the first flight of the world’s largest all-composite aircraft, the Stratolaunch, on 13th April.Entreprises & marchés
CFM expanding LEAP support networkA total of six overhaul sites are scheduled to be on line by year-end 2019.Air & Cosmos
Airbus launches Skywise Health MonitoringAirbus has launched first operations of a new Skywise service designed to enable real-time management of aircraft events and troubleshooting.Aviation civile
Safran Reosc develops mini-camera for nanosatelliteThe company is developing an innovative miniature camera for Norway's future NORSAT-4 nanosatellite.Espace
Airbus to supply satellite imagery for digital agricultureUnder an agreement with The Climate Corporation, images will be used by farmers to monitor crop health and performance.Satellites & applications
Switzerland selects Thales image intelligence systemThales will supply elements of an image intelligence (IMINT) centre built around the Thales MINDS / SAIM system.Défense
JAL confirms Airbus A350-900 plansThe Japanese carrier will start operating the Airbus A350-900 on 1st September from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka.Aviation civile
UK F-35s to deploy overseas for first timeThe Lightning Force will deploy for two months to the RAF’s air base at Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.Aéronefs
