A BAC 1-11 test aircraft sits on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson runway, June 12, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska?s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt William Banton)

John Montgomery, Northrop Grumman fifth generation derivatives and improvements manager and Air Force Major Scott Fann, F-35 Joint Program Office Air System Requirements current capabilities lead, discuss the BAC 1-11 test aircraft capabilities on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during Northern Edge 2015, June 12, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska?s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt William Banton)?

25 June 2015 Press Release

Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-200, becoming a new operator for the type. In February 2014, Kuwait Airways announced the lease of 12 Airbus aircraft including 7 A320ceo and 5 A330-200s in addition to the purchase of 25 aircraft including 10 A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft marking the start of a major fleet renewal plan.

Kuwait Airways? first A330-200 accommodates a three-class configuration of 17 full-sleeper first class modules, 30 very high-comfort business and 165 latest standard economy seats, a combination that shows a clear attention to comfort and efficiency detailed in the features that also include the latest Entertainment systems, and Connectivity throughout the cabin.

?The delivery of our first A330-200 marks a key milestone towards enhancing our fleet,? said Al Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. ?The addition of this highly efficient aircraft to our fleet ultimately translates to unbeatable operating costs, best-in-class services, unrivalled comfort and will maintain our schedule integrity and assist in increasing our load factors?

?We are pleased to welcome Kuwait Airways as a new A330 operator,? said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. ?With the A330, Kuwait Airways will benefit from the aircraft?s low operating costs, proven reliability and great passenger appeal - as well as high levels of technical commonality with its existing A320 fleet.?

Maj. Scott Petz, Thunderbird 8, pulls into chocks after a media flight June 19, 2015, at Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell)

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, performs the Low Bomb Burst maneuver during the Dayton Airshow, June 21, 2015, at Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)

F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., soars through the skies over the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., during a Green Flag 15-08 training sortie June 10, 2015. The F-35?s advanced sensor package is designed to gather, fuse and distribute more information than any fighter in history, giving operators a decisive advantage over all adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)



26 June 2015
Pilots from II(Army Cooperation) Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth, were given a warm Cornish Welcome as they roared into Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose.

Six Typhoon Fighter Jets along with nearly 100 personnel arrived for a week of exercising with a Royal Navy type 45 Destroyer in the South West Approaches of the English Channel. The RAF's fifth frontline and newest Typhoon outfit also used the deployment away from their Scottish base, as preparation for future global operations that could come their way.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform post flight checks while Brig. Gen. Mark D. Kelly, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepares to exit an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after his final flight as the 455th AEW commander at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 28, 2015 The final flight is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members, upon completion of their last flight with the wing, or "fini flight," are met and hosed down with water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark D. Kelly, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during his final flight as the 455th AEW Commander at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 28, 2015 The final flight is an aviation tradition in which aircrew members, upon completion of their last flight with the wing, or "fini flight," are met and hosed down with water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

The first C-27J Spartan for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) touched down in Australia on 24 June 2015. Australia has bought 10 of these aircraft, fitted with enhanced self-protection suite, for A$1.4 billion. (RAAF photo)

The U.S. Navy's last operational EA-6B Prowler, designed and built by Northrop Grumman, lifts off from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. in a ceremonial fly-away June 27 from its long time operational base. The Navy is retiring the Prowler after nearly 45 years of service. Photo by Edgar Mills, Northrop Grumman

Three U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers (bottom) and an EA-6B Prowler aircraft perform a "missing man" formation as part of a memorial ceremony held June 26 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The ceremony celebrated the lives of all the naval aviators and maintenance personnel who died serving the electronic attack mission of the Prowler. Photo by Edgar Mills, Northrop Grumman

MELBOURNE, Fla. ? June 30, 2015 ? Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) along with the U.S. Navy have successfully conducted the critical design review (CDR) for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aerial Refueling (AR) system.

"The AR team continues to put outstanding effort into bringing this much needed capability to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye," said Capt. John Lemmon, program manager, E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231). "Aerial Refueling will enable the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to provide longer on-station times at greater ranges."

Under a $226.7 million engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) contract awarded in 2013, Northrop Grumman is designing, developing, manufacturing and testing several sub-system upgrades necessary to accommodate an aerial refueling capability.

Approval of this critical milestone demonstrates design maturity and acknowledgement that the program is ready to transition to the build/test phase. CDR also moves the program closer to installing this capability on new production aircraft. The E-2D aircraft already in service will be retrofitted with the aerial refueling capability.

"Achieving this critical milestone moves the program one step closer to fielding this much needed capability to the Warfighter," said Jane Bishop, vice president, E-2/C-2 programs, Northrop Grumman.

Installation of the developmental Aerial Refueling subsystem and flight test instrumentation onto the E2D test aircraft will commence in the second quarter of FY2016 at Northrop Grumman's St. Augustine manufacturing facility. Flight testing for the AR-equipped E-2D test aircraft is planned for FY2017, with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) expected in FY2020.
ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2015 ? Lockheed Martin?s (NYSE: LMT) Legion Pod recently completed its first flight test, successfully tracking multiple airborne targets while flying on an F-16 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Legion Pod was integrated onto the F-16 without making any hardware or software changes to the aircraft. Additional flight tests on the F-16 and F-15C will continue throughout the year.

?Legion Pod is a production-ready, multi-sensor system,? said Paul Lemmo, vice president of fire control at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. ?With our most advanced hardware and software, a hot production line and an established logistics depot, Legion Pod provides a high-performance, low-risk, affordable capability to warfighters today.?

Equipped with an IRST21? infrared sensor and advanced networking and data processing technology, Legion Pod provides high-fidelity detection and tracking of airborne targets. It also accommodates additional sensors without costly system or aircraft modifications.

Legion Pod is available to meet the requirements of the U.S. Air Force F-15C infrared search and track program of record, which include long-range detection and tracking in a wide field of view. Its flexible design and open systems architecture enable Legion Pod to offer a variety of capabilities for other fighter and non-fighter aircraft.
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., June 29, 2015 ? Delivered by the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), the fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, yesterday prior to its expected August launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

MUOS-4 is the latest addition to a network of orbiting satellites and relay ground stations that is revolutionizing secure communications for mobile military forces. Users with operational MUOS terminals can seamlessly connect beyond line-of-sight around the globe. MUOS? new smart phone-like capabilities include simultaneous crystal-clear voice, and video and mission data, on a high-speed Internet Protocol-based system.

Traditional UHF satellite communication systems allow users to ?talk? as long as they are geographically close enough to be under the coverage footprint of the same satellite.

?MUOS allows troops all over the world to talk, text and share mission data seamlessly, while traveling, like a cellular network, without having to worry about where they are in relation to a satellite,? said Iris Bombelyn, Lockheed Martin?s vice president for narrowband communications. ?MUOS-4 will complete our near global coverage, reaching further north and south toward the poles than ever before.?

Manufactured at Lockheed Martin?s Sunnyvale, California facility, MUOS-4 was shipped from nearby Moffett Federal Airfield, where the 60th Air Mobility Wing of Travis Air Force Base loaded the satellite aboard a C-5 Galaxy aircraft for delivery. In Florida, Astrotech Space Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, will complete MUOS-4?s pre-launch processing.

30 June 2015 Headline news

The operator base for Airbus? new-generation A350 XWB is extending to East Asia with handover of the Xtra Wide Body jetliner to Vietnam Airlines. This aircraft will enter commercial revenue service later in the week, operated on lease from AerCap.

Today?s milestone delivery, celebrated during a ceremony at Airbus facilities adjacent to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France, makes Vietnam Airlines the world?s second A350 XWB operator after the jetliner?s introduction in January by launch customer Qatar Airways.

With the A350 XWB in its fleet, Vietnam Airlines will bring a new level of service to passengers while also benefiting from enhanced profitability and increased competitiveness in the long-haul premium sector. Vietnam is a key growth market in Asia and is expected to continue to record much higher-than-average growth in traffic ? estimated at approximately 8.4 per cent per annum over the next 20 years, according to Airbus? latest Global Market Forecast.

A shared passion for aviation

Vietnam Airlines? no. 1 A350 XWB ? an A350-900 version ? initially will be flown on the carrier?s Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh route, and will begin long-haul services from these two Vietnamese cities to Paris, France later in the year. The airline will introduce a total of 14 A350-900s into its fleet, composed of 10 received from Airbus and the other four from lessors.

(July 1, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Riggs/Released)

01 July 2015
RAF Coningsby Photographer SAC Hannah Beeverswas recently given the chance to fly in a Typhoon, one of the aircraft types based at RAF Coningsby.
"I was a bit apprehensive about being air sick but really wanted the opportunity to experience flying in a front line fast jet. My pilot was Flt Lt Helen Seymour, one of the aircrew based on 29(R) Sqn, the squadron training front line pilots to fully equip current and future Typhoon Squadrons. RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire is the Royal Air Force's Southern Typhoon Main Operating Base - securing the Nation's air space every minute of every day."





(Sunday 28 June) visitors flocked to IWM Duxford to see Vulcan XH558 fly over the historic airfield as part of its V-Force Tour of the UK.

The Vulcan flew over the airfield at IWM Duxford and performed two wing-over passes before departing for its next destination, Southend Airport.

The V-Force Tour was Vulcan XH558?s farewell to the 17 locations where V-Force aircraft (Victor, Valiant and Vulcan) now reside.

Visitors were able to see the flypast by Vulcan XH558 and then explore around and under the museum?s Vulcan in the AirSpace exhibition.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Group. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in the Levant operations in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet flies a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in the Levant operations in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Group. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in the Levant operations in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Group. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in the Levant operations in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

A French Air Force Rafale approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Group. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic State in the Levant operations in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter flies near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys sit on the runway at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin during exercise Talisman Sabre 15, July 6. Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operation in a combined, joint, and interagency environment that will increase the U.S and Australia?s ability to plan and execute contingency responses, from combat missions to humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Eric C. Clayton/Released)

A B-52H Stratofortress is marshalled to a stop at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., after a 44-hour sortie July 2, 2015. Aircrew members and two B-52s from Barksdale?s 96th Bomb Squadron flew the round-trip mission to Australia where they integrated with Royal Australian Air Force ground forces in the region to conduct an exercise with inert conventional weapons and perform a low approach at RAAF Base Tindal. Long-duration bomber missions ensure aircrews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency while demonstrating their ability to provide a flexible and always-ready global-strike capability in support of U.S. Strategic Command and geographic combatant commanders.


6 July 2015 Press Release

Assembly of the first A350-900 for Cathay Pacific Airways is progressing well at Airbus? A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. Following the fuselage section joining phase, the wings, the horizontal and vertical tailplane as well as tail cone have been joined to the fuselage. Following this, the aircraft will move to the next assembly station for structural completion, ground testing and start of cabin installation.

The aircraft is scheduled for delivery early next year and will be the first of 48 A350 XWBs acquired by Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific?s A350 XWB fleet will include 22 A350-900s and 26 of the larger A350-1000s, for operation on long- and medium-haul services.

July 7th
The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce it has taken delivery of its third A400M Atlas aircraft which has flown back to the UK.

The next-generation transport aircraft took off from the assembly plant in Seville, Spain, and landed at its new home at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire last night following the two and a half hour flight.

The aircraft is the third of 22 A400M Atlas to be accepted by the UK as part of a ?2.75 billion programme which is on track to meet the UK?s future air mobility requirements.




NAGOYA, Japan, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA), airline customers, industry partners and community leaders joined together today to celebrate Boeing's donation of the first 787-8 Dreamliner flight test airplane to Centrair International Airport in Nagoya.

"It is fitting that we bring Boeing's first-ever 787 Dreamliner, also known as ZA001, back home to Nagoya, the heart of Japan's aerospace industry," said George Maffeo, president, Boeing Japan. "Many of our partners here spent countless hours to develop and produce the 787 Dreamliner's airframe structure and Centrair was with us from the very start of the journey. ZA001 carried all of our dreams and aspirations, and has grown to symbolize the storied partnership between Boeing and Japan's outstanding aerospace industry."

"We are honored to be selected by Boeing to house the permanent display of the world's first-ever 787 Dreamliner," said Masanao Tomozoe, president and CEO, Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd. "This milestone will allow us to significantly contribute to the aerospace community as well as the Greater Nagoya region by spurring the imagination and interest of future aviation pioneers here in Japan."

ZA001 is the last of three original flight test 787-8s Boeing has donated to inspire future generations, communities and aviation enthusiasts around the world. Previously, Boeing donated ZA002 to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz. and ZA003 to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

ZA001 first flew on Dec. 15, 2009, beginning what would become a six-airplane flight test and certification program for the 787-8. ZA001 performed a variety of ground and flight tests with a focus on aerodynamics, flight controls and systems performance.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the first in a family of technologically advanced, super-efficient airplanes with new passenger-pleasing features. With its unmatched fuel efficiency and environmental performance ? 20 percent less fuel and emissions than the airplanes it replaces ? the 787 has saved more than 2 billion pounds of fuel since entering service in 2011.

Sixty customers from around the world have ordered more than 1,100 Dreamliners, making it the fastest selling twin-aisle airplane in Boeing history. In Japan, ANA and Japan Airlines have ordered a combined 128 787 Dreamliners ? marking the largest customer base of 787s in the world.

Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) is a 24-hour international hub airport located on a man-made island off the coast of Nagoya. Centrair serves 30 cities around the world with 300 weekly departures, as well as major cities in Japan with 80 flights per day. In 2015, the airport celebrated its 10th year of operations and was also awarded the prestigious "Best Regional Airport in the World" accolade by Skytrax.

Centrair is a transport hub for the local aerospace and automotive industries. It is the only airport in the world from which both the 787 main wing and fuselage sections are flown to Boeing's final assembly plants in the U.S. on the Dreamlifter.

07 July 2015
The Royal International Air Tattoo 2015 will witness a British airshow ?first? when the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) displays two examples of its Kawasaki P-1 four-jet maritime patrol aircraft ? one in the static park and the other in the flying programme.

Not only will this be the UK debut of the P-1, but the type?s appearance at RIAT 2015 is set to mark the first time any Japanese military aircraft has ever taken part in a European flying display. It will also be the public debut on these shores of any JMSDF asset.

The P-1 is another demonstration of the advanced capabilities of Japan?s aviation industry. It was developed to replace the Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol platforms operated by the JMSDF, and a maiden flight of the XP-1 prototype was completed at Gifu Air Base in September 2007. Service entry of the production P-1 model commenced during 2013.

Given the size of Japan?s territorial waters and the number of islands under its jurisdiction, long-range maritime patrol in defence of the country?s interests is a very important role. The P-1 has a maximum range somewhere in the region of approximately 8,000kms or 4,300 nautical miles and is equipped with advanced Toshiba HPS-106 active electronically-scanned array maritime search radar for its primary mission. Weapons are carried on underwing and wing root-mounted hardpoints and in a capacious weapons bay, those employed by the P-1 including the AGM-84 Harpoon missile, AGM-65 Maverick missile, torpedoes, mines and depth charges.

The type?s engines are four IHI F7-10 turbofans ? also made in Japan, and developed for the P-1 ? of approx 13,000lb thrust each. A major innovation is the use of fly-by-light controls, this being the first operational aircraft in the world so fitted. On board for a typical sortie are three flight crew and eight mission system operators.


?The appearance at RIAT 2015 of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force with two P-1s looks set to be another milestone in the Air Tattoo?s history?, said the airshow?s Chief Executive Andy Armstrong. ?The event has fostered close links with the Japanese military over recent years, as evidenced by two appearances of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Boeing KC-767 tanker/transports. Now, we look forward to welcoming the JMSDF for the first time, and to seeing its impressive P-1 in the air. I know this will be a major highlight of the whole 2015 season.?
08 July 2015
Months of planning, detailed preparation and rehearsals come to fruition next week when RAF Valley?s Hawk T2 Role Demo team displays at the Royal International Air Tattoo.


The display at RAF Fairford - one of the UK?s premier air displays - kicks off the season for team which will take to the skies across the country this summer.

Built by BAE Systems at Warton in Lancashire, the Hawk T2 is one of the most advanced fast jet training aircraft in the world. In the UK, it is operated by IV(R) Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAF Valley in Anglesey. This highly capable aircraft will be displayed by Flt Lt Ben Polwin and Flt Lt Toby Keeley, both experienced instructors with IV(R) Squadron. The display, or more accurately, the ?role demonstration? will showcase both the aircraft and the training delivered by IV(R) Sqn to future fast jet pilots in the RAF and Royal Navy.

Flt Lt Keeley said: ?I am honoured to be given the opportunity to represent the Royal Air Force and to showcase the Hawk T2 for the first time during this years forthcoming display season. Our role demonstration aims to present the dynamic capability of the Hawk T2 and provide an insight into UK Military Flying Training System, giving the public and future generations of pilots an idea of what to expect during RAF fast jet flying training.

8 July 2015 Press Release

The world?s newest, most modern and efficient aircraft, the A350 XWB, arrived in Sao Paulo?Guarulhos International Airport, officially kicking off the aircraft?s Americas Demo Tour. The Demo Tour will continue taking flight test aircraft MSN 2 to other major airports in Latin America, stopping in Campinas, Brazil and Bogota, Colombia before heading to the United States.

Senior Airline representatives from TAM, the A350 XWB?s launch customer in the Americas, as well as personnel from other Latin American airlines, government officials and media, boarded MSN 2 for a static display and demonstration flight over Sao Paulo. LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, has ordered 27 A350-900. Synergy Aerospace, Avianca?s main shareholder and owner of Avianca Brasil, has ordered 10 A350 XWB.

The A350-900 that was displayed in Sao Paulo is an Airbus flight test aircraft fitted with a two class cabin with 42 lie-flat business class seats in a four abreast configuration and 210 economy-class seats set at nine abreast. The aircraft is also fitted with special on-board flight test equipment.

The A350 XWB is the latest addition to the market-leading Airbus widebody product line. Seating up to 369 passengers in a two class layout, the aircraft can fly on routes of up to 8,000 nautical miles. The aircraft features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs.

For passengers, the A350 XWB brings new levels of in-flight comfort, with more personal space in all classes. In the premium cabin airlines can install the most luxurious lie-flat seats, while the extra wide fuselage allows for comfortable full service or budget layouts in economy class. The aircraft also features wider panoramic windows, larger overhead stowage compartments and a new draught-free air conditioning system, as well as the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems. At the end of June 2015, the A350 XWB had won 781 firm orders worldwide from 40 customers.

07.08.2015 "Talisman Sabre 2015"
A No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III taxis back to RAAF Base Amberley after completing the airborne insertion to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. Shannon McCarthy/Released)

RAAF and United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft taxi back to No. 36 Squadron flight line at RAAF Base Amberley after completing the airborne insertion to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. Peter Borys/Released)

A No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III flies over RAAF Base Amberley after completing the airborne insertion to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. Shannon McCarthy/Released)

A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft in flight over RAAF Base Amberley after completing the airborne insertion to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. Shannon McCarthy/Released)

TIMOR SEA (July 9, 2015) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets from the ?Diamondbacks? of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 completes a refueling from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A during Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries? ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. David Robinson/Released)

TIMOR SEA (July 8, 2015) An C-2A Greyhound from the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

TIMOR SEA (July 8, 2015) Lt. Vince Gomes, a shooter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Dustin Smith, from Dayton, Tenn., observe an EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepare to make an arrested landing on the ship's flight deck as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

S?o Jos? dos Campos, Brazil, July 7, 2015 ? Embraer Executive Jets delivered the first Phenom 300 to Luxaviation S.A. which is part of Luxaviation Group, the second largest business aviation group in the world based in Luxembourg.

Luxaviation Group has been rapidly expanding its business worldwide through acquisitions bringing valuable benefits to customers. With a broader range of aircraft types, the collaboration between the Group?s companies enhances best practices in all operational areas. Luxaviation Group today operates a combined fleet of more than 250 business aircraft, including 18 Embraer business jets.

?I?m glad to welcome Luxaviation S.A to the Phenom 300?s family,? said Marco T?lio Pellegrini, President & CEO Embraer Executive Jets. ?As an Embraer executive jets fleet operator, Luxaviation Group recognizes our expertise in design-differentiated products as well as our excellence in customer services. I?m very confident with this long-term partnership, which will allow us to support Luxaviation Group?s operations and increasing presence in some of the world?s fastest growing business aviation markets?.

Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group says: ?The integration of the Embraer Phenom 300 type aircraft into our 250 jet fleet allows us to diversify and develop our offer mainly for growing markets and specifically for the fast-growing Asian business jet market. It responds to clients? needs for a diversified fleet providing high flexibility.

The Phenom 300 is the most delivered business jet for the second year in a row. The aircraft is in operation in more than 20 countries and has accumulated over 200,000 flight hours. In five years of operation, the Phenom 300 fleet has surpassed the 250 aircraft mark, having reached a 57% market share in the light jet category.
About the Phenom 300

The Phenom 300 performs among the top light jets, with a high speed cruise of 453 knots and a six-occupant range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 km) with NBAA IFR reserves. This range allows nonstop flights from Miami to Telluride, or Los Angeles to Orlando. With the best climb and field performance in its class, the Phenom 300 costs less to operate and maintain than its peers. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters), powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines with 3,200 pounds of thrust each.


The Phenom 300 offers a spacious cabin, designed in partnership with BMW Designworks USA, and the largest baggage compartment in its category. The largest windows in the class deliver abundant natural lighting in the cabin as well as in the private lavatory in the back of the aircraft. The comfort of the seats, with recline and full movement capability, is enhanced by the best pressurization among light jets (6,600 ft. maximum cabin altitude). The Phenom 300 features distinct temperature zones for pilots and passengers, a wardrobe and refreshment centre, voice and data communications options, and an entertainment system.

The pilot-friendly cockpit enables single-pilot operation and offers the advanced Prodigy Touch Flight Deck. The features it carries from a class above include single-point refueling, externally serviced lavatory, and an air stair.

About Luxaviation Group

Luxaviation Group is the second largest business aviation group in the world. It offers the expertise and know-how of 1500 employees across the globe with 250 diverse aircraft, 9 European AOCs and further 8 AOCs worldwide, 20 FBOs (Fixed Based Operators) and 14 MROs (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Centers) throughout the world www.luxaviation.com