Aviation

Airbus Helicopters delivers the world’s first ACH160 to a Brazilian customer

Airbus Helicopters handed the first ACH160 in the world to a customer in Brazil. It will be notable that the rotorcraft will be the first H160 to fly in Latin America.

On the eve of the 17th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition at Congon has airport in Sao Paulo, Airbus Helicopters handed the first ACH160 in the world to a customer in Brazil. It will be notable that the rotorcraft will be the first H160 to fly in Latin America.

More than 2,500 airports and 1,300 heliports in Brazil use corporate aviation services using jet, turboprop, piston, and helicopters, according to the Brazilian General Aviation Association. Alfonsi emphasises that Brazil’s expanding general aviation market is essential for sustaining the nation’s air connectivity as well as for boosting economic and social productivity.

The most technologically sophisticated helicopter in its class, the ACH160 is the newest addition to the ACH family. It offers 15% less fuel consumption than the next closest competitor and 20% more volume per passenger than previous generation medium twin helicopters. It also has 35% larger windows than its rivals, making it the brightest cabin in its class.

The ACH160 family is created in three versions—Line, Line with Lounge package, and Exclusive—to answer the many demands of this competitive market. Each version offers varying degrees of personalization and unmatched sophistication to better suit the individual customer’s lifestyle. The design of the ACH160, which is covered by 68 new patents, is a rallying cry for innovation that outperforms expectations. This rotorcraft sets a standard for passenger comfort while also offering improved safety features.

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.”