May 2011

Space News May 31, 2011

Thales Alenia Space delivers first Cygnus PCM to Orbital Sciences Corporation

New commercial cargo vehicle for the International Space Station preparing for launch in late 2011 Thales Alenia Space announced that it has delivered to Orbital…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2011

EMBRAER WELCOMES BULGARIA AIR AS NEW E-JET OPERATOR

The new aircraft are part of the carrierâ€™s fleet expansion program Embraer is pleased to welcome Bulgaria Air to its portfolio of E-Jets customers. The…

General Aviation News May 31, 2011

Dassault Aviation has requested that the EASA temporarily suspend Falcon 7X flight operations

On Wednesday, May 25, 2011 a Falcon 7X experienced a pitch trim event during descent. The crew successfully recovered the aircraft to a stable flight…

General Aviation News May 31, 2011

Bombardier to Combine Efficiency and Quality in Manufacturing of CSeries Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it expects to achieve predictable repeatability and enhanced quality while preventing ergonomic issues on the production line for the CSeries…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2011

Boeing Spare Parts Program to Help Skymark Airlines Reduce Costs

Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced Skymark Airlines as the newest airline to join the Boeing 737 Component Services Program (CSP), a move that will help…

General Aviation News May 31, 2011

The ATR 72-600 receives EASA certification

With this certification, ATR can commence delivery of the regional aircraft equipped with the most advanced technologies on the marketÂ The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR…

General Aviation News May 31, 2011

Airbus highlights career opportunities at Le Bourget Paris Air Show

Worldâ€™s leading aircraft manufacturer to recruit more than 3000 people in 2011 Airbus will showcase job and career opportunities for young talents and graduates as…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2011

Gulf Air lays off hundreds, sales drop on unrest

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s loss-making national carrier, said it had laid off 200 employees and bookings were down a quarter following political and social unrest in…

General Aviation News May 30, 2011

GULFSTREAM RESUMES G650 FLIGHT TESTING

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has resumed the G650 flight-test program, following a temporary suspension of flying after an April 2 accident. The first flight since the…

General Aviation News May 30, 2011

EUROCONTROL Short-Term Forecast May 2011

2011 is forecast to see a 3.2% (Â±0.8%) growth in flights across Europe, a downwards revision on the last publication. Read Short-Term Forecast – Flight…

Military Aviation News May 30, 2011

Russia and U.S. Afghan Helicopter Deal

The U.S. Army Forces Command and Russian state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport have sealed a contract for the supply of 21 Mi-17V5 multipurpose helicopters to Afghanistan,…

Space News May 30, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Earth for Final Time Wednesday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to return to Earth for the final time on Wednesday, June 1, completing a 16-day mission…

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