Aviation

airBaltic Exhibits CS300 at 2017 Dubai Airshow

Dubai. The Latvian airline airBaltic from November 12 till November 14, 2017 participates in the 2017 Dubai Airshow that is one of the largest and most important aerospace events in the world. During the Dubai Airshow airBaltic together with the aircraft manufacturer Bombardier presents the most advanced commercial jet aircraft Bombardier CS300.

During the 2015 Dubai Airshow Bombardier announced that airBaltic will be the launch operator of the CS300 aircraft. In December 14, 2016 airBaltic started commercial operations with the first CS300 aircraft. At the moment airBaltic fleet consists of seven Bombardier CS300 out of a total order of 20 aircraft. By the end of this year, airBaltic plans to have eight CS300 aircraft.

airBaltic CS300 aircraft currently operates on such popular routes as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, London, Paris and Tbilisi among many others. In addition, airBaltic in cooperation with Etihad Airways on October 29, 2017 launched the longest direct service operated by CS300 between Riga and Abu Dhabi.

The new Bombardier CS300 aircraft, with a total of 145 seats, offers excellent flying experience with such benefits for passengers as wider seats, larger windows, more hand luggage space in the cabin, improved lavatories and more. The new aircraft is also much quieter – with four times smaller noise footprint. Moreover, at the moment, it is the greenest commercial aircraft in the world, as it is the first aircraft to have a transparent declaration of the life-cycle environmental impact, helping to reduce CO₂ and NO_Xemissions by 20% and 50% respectively.

The Dubai Airshow takes place every two years since 1986 in the main hub of the Middle East Dubai. The Dubai Airshow is a world class exhibition showcasing the latest and greatest in military, general and commercial aviation. Dubai Airshow is an important event that brings together aviation industry professionals, media representatives and enthusiasts from all over the world to meet and see novelties. In 2015 the Dubai Airshow welcomed 1 103 exhibitors from 63 countries and over 66 346 trade visitors.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”