Beechcraft Denali Aces First Flight
Providence, U.S. (Nov. 24, 2021) - The new single-engine turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali, took to the skies this week in a milestone first flight. This is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali. The Denali prototype aircraft, along with two additional flight test articles and three full airframe ground test articles, will continue to expand on oper
Embraer delivers first Praetor 500 in Canada to AirSprint
Melbourne, FL (Nov. 12, 2021) – Embraer delivered the first Praetor 500 in Canada to AirSprint Private Aviation, a Canadian privately held Fractional Jet Ownership company. Earlier this year, the company converted two Legacy 450s to Praetor 500s and, with this addition, AirSprint will have three Praetor 500s in its fleet, and a total of nine Embraer jets. The Praetor 500 boasts an impressive, best-in-class range, capable of non-stop flights of 3,340 nm at long-range cruise s
Boeing 777X Arrives in Dubai for 2021 Dubai Airshow
Dubai, UAE (Nov. 9, 2021) - The new Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m. (GST) today, ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The airplane will be on static display and featured in the show's flying program starting November 14. The 777-9 flight test airplane made a nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle's Boeing Field to Dubai, the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X as it continues to undergo a rigorous test pro
New South Wales Police Force Begins Operating Bell 429 Aircraft
Sydney, South Wales (Nov. 1, 2021) - The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) Aviation Command launched operations of their three Bell 429 aircraft during a commissioning ceremony. The three Bell 429 helicopters – PolAir 1, 3 and 4 – will be used to support the Force with patrols, search and rescue, surveillance, and specialist operations across the state. The platforms carry the latest technology in airborne law enforcement, including a Trakka beam, FLIR 380 HDc camera system, advanced
