Aviation industry

Boeing nosing ahead !
 

Mitsubishi attack !
 

Focus on engine tests
 

The Skylander is going through rough weather. The french government had originally engaged 120 million euros, but has just backed off following an in-depth audit by the FSI (Strategic Investment Fund) which foresees an increase in the programme costs and reduction in deliveries. The aeronautical engineering group, GECI International, however has no intention of giving up the project and may look for private backing.
 

A400M: one good turn deserves another!
 

A350 - They're off !
 

A Copter-Car for 2014!
 

Dassault Aviation has just closed its accounts for 2011. The outcome ? Revenues down, 32 less jet deliveries, but net income up 10% thanks to its equity stake in Thales. The French manufacturer is therefore still smiling. The market should pick-up by the end of the year and all hopes are on the Rafale.
 

Indian demand
 

After obtaining provisional certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the Gulfstream G280 is close to it's first delivery ! At $ 24 million each, the business jet, accommodating up to 10 passengers, features the latest technological innovations, notably in communications. Its future customers will use it as a second office. But who are they ?
 

New A 350 Plant
 

Spotlight on the Akoya, an amphibious 2 – seater plane designed and developed by the French company Lisa Airplanes. Equally at ease on water, land or snow, the aircraft is finally ready to be commercialized. Capable of flying at 250 k’s. per hour with a range of 1,500 k’s, the Akoya offers it’s occupants a real freedom of destination choice for that weekend getaway – at a price !.
 

Preparations for a world tour
 

Europe is opening up to Sukhoi