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March 26, 2019GE Aviation CT7-2F1 receives type cert for Bell 525
March 26, 2019GE Aviation’s CT7-2F1 turboshaft engine received Federal Aviation Administration type certification. The engine is a variant of the CT7 family of turboshafts and is to power the forthcoming Bell 525 Relentless, a twin-engined, medium-lift helicopter. The CT7 family of turboshafts also power the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92. Bell 525 flight test The Bell 525...
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March 23, 2019Transitioning to a Turbine Aircraft
March 22, 2019Transitioning to a Turbine Aircraft By Steve Davis – Executive Sales Director for Elliott Jets In over 40 years of flying, I’ve been fortunate to witness many key milestones throughout the careers of both aircraft owners and pilots. I’ve seen everything from the thrill of a first flight to the proud accomplishment of many different...
Introducing Dassault’s Falcon 6X
March 22, 2019Dassault Falcon wasted no time in introducing the replacement for the Falcon 5X, announcing an enhanced jet for a similar price. Rod Simpson was present for the introduction of the new Falcon 6X… Occasionally, promising aviation projects can turn into a nightmare. Such was the case for Dassault whose Falcon 5X, originally rolled out at Bordeaux amid a...
Rolls-Royce to develop turbine options for Bell’s V-280 and V-247
March 22, 2019Rolls-Royce has agreed to develop turboshaft engine options for Bell’s V-280 Valor and V-247 Vigilant tiltrotors. The V-280 Valor is powered by GE Aviation’s T64-GE-419 engine, though future variants of the aircraft will feature the option to install a Rolls-Royce power plant, says Bell. Bell V-280 Valor Bell “Bell and Rolls-Royce are developing an end-to-end...
Virgin Trains plans airline partners for Orlando airport link
March 22, 2019Virgin Trains USA plans to partner with airlines to offer seamless connections to travellers when its extension to Orlando International airport opens, the country’s first in-terminal long-distance rail connection at an airport. The private rail operator, previously known as Brightline, plans to enter into interline agreements with JetBlue Airways and other major airlines via Orlando...
Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant makes first flight
March 22, 2019The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant compound helicopter made its first flight at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Florida site on 21 March. The Defiant flew without its rear propeller engaged; moving slowly forward, rotating around its centre axis and hovering not far above the tarmac in a video released by Sikorsky and Boeing. The flight lasted more...