The EADS group announced it has been rebranded as “Airbus Group”, combing all its activities under a single brand, Airbus Group renamed two of its three divisions. Read More

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country.  Read More

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, released preliminary production and financial figures for 2013 prior to publishing the company's annual report. The Russian helicopter maker produced 303 helicopters for Russian and international customers with an anticipated consolidated profit of more than 140 billion rubles (US$ 4.262 billion) for 2013. Read More

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, the Legacy 450, made its first flight today. Embraer test pilots Eduardo Camelier and Eugênio Cará, supported by flight test engineer Carlos Kobayashi, flew the aircraft for one hour and thirty-five minutes, conducting the evaluation of handling and performance characteristics.  Read More

EVENDALE, OH - Cathay Pacific Airways ordered from GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE) the GE90-115B engine to power three Boeing 777-300ERs and the GEnx-2B engine to power a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. Cathay Pacific also signed a 15-year agreement to cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engines.  Read More