December 2009

General Aviation News December 31, 2009

Netherlands and Nigerian Airports get bodyscans

The Netherlands and Nigeria will begin using body scanners on airline passengers following the attempted terrorist attack on a U.S.-bound flight on Christmas Day, authorities…

Military Aviation News December 30, 2009

Egypt buys 24 Lockheed Martin F-16s

Lockheed Martin is to sell 24 F-16 jet fighters to Egypt in a $3.2 billion deal, a company spokesman said Dec. 29. The Egyptian Air…

Civilian aviation news December 30, 2009

Japan Air Lines bankruptcy in January 2010?

Creditors of debt-ridden Japan Airlines would incur losses of some 700 billion yen (US$7.6 billion) if the struggling carrier enters a bankruptcy process, a report…

Military Aviation News December 29, 2009

Sukhois PAK-FA or T-50 started taxi trials, first flight early in January

Sukhois PAK-FA or T-50 is started taxi trials with an aim to make first flight early in January 2010. Zelin said that by 2009 will…

Air Races News December 29, 2009

Two new pilots for 2010 Red Bull Air Race season

With the conclusion of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race season and a new world champion, the focus moves to the new pilots who will…

Military Aviation News December 29, 2009

First Dutch NH90 Frigate Helicopter offered to accept

The first Dutch NH90 is in Italy offered to accept a so-called team defense. Together with specialists from the Project Office under review team the…

General Aviation News December 29, 2009

Helicopter crash in Kamchatka Krai, Russia

According to preliminary information during emergency landing 1 crew member died and two were seriously injured.Â Koryak Airlines Mil Mi-8T helicopter is destroyed. VLADIVOSTOK, December 29,…

Military Aviation News December 29, 2009

USAF MC-12 arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

12/28/2009Â -Â BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS)Â –Â The newest aircraft to the Air Force’s inventory arrived Dec. 27, 2009, to Bagram Airfield. The MC-12 aircraft, tail number 090623, was…

General Aviation News December 28, 2009

South African Beech Bonanza crashed and killed four passengers

The airplane a Beech Bonanza crashed in Harrismith in the Free State, South Africa. The plane crashed into the side of the Platberg Mountain in…

General Aviation News December 27, 2009

Security ramped up at airports in U.S. and Europe

Passengers on US-bound flights from Britain are facing delays and extra security measures after a man was charged with trying to blow up a plane….

General Aviation News December 26, 2009

Nigerian Tries To Blow Up U.S. Plane In Christmas Attack

A Nigerian man linked to Al-Qaeda tried to set off an explosive device aboard a U.S. passenger plane as it approached Detroit on Christmas Day….

Civilian aviation news December 24, 2009

Boeing, Air Austral Announce Order for Two Next-Generation 737-800s

SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million…

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