May 2011

Civilian aviation news May 17, 2011

Bombardier Delivers a Challenger 605 Aircraft to Kuwaiti-Based Customer

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft to Mr. Ahmed Al Jarallah, based in Kuwait City, State of Kuwait. This…

Military Aviation News May 17, 2011

Boeing KC-767 Tankers for Italian Air Force Formally Enter into Service

2 aerial refueling tankers flying training missions with ItAF crews The first two Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-767 advanced aerial refueling tankers for the Italian Air…

Civilian aviation news May 17, 2011

Airbus adds Comlux America to cabin outfitter network

First outfitted aircraft on display at EBACE in Geneva Airbus has appointed Comlux America Llc of Indianapolis, Indiana, as a new cabin-outfitter in America, expanding…

Civilian aviation news May 17, 2011

Genel Havacilik A.S. Orders a GrandNew Helicopter

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Genel Havacilik A.S. of Turkey has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be…

Space News May 16, 2011

NASA’s Shuttle Endeavour Heads To Space Station On Its Final Mission

Space shuttle Commander Mark Kelly and his five crewmates are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…

General Aviation News May 16, 2011

The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter exceeds its speed challenge: 232 knots (430 km/h.) is attained in level, stabilized flight

Eurocopterâ€™s X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has delivered on the promise of pushing the frontiers in rotary-wing aviation by surpassing its original speed target of 220…

Civilian aviation news May 16, 2011

Boeing 777 Returns to Seven-Per-Month Production Rate

Workers rolled out the first BoeingÂ 777 jetliner at the seven-per-month rate. The airplane, a freighter, will deliver to FedEx Express in June. This is…

Civilian aviation news May 16, 2011

Boeing Business Jets Offers Engine Pusher Program for VIP 747-8 Intercontinental

Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced the first five customers for 747-8 Intercontinental VIP airplanes will have the option to use loaned GEnx-2B engines that will…

Civilian aviation news May 16, 2011

Airbus introduces new corporate jet branding, colours and names

Change reflects commonality throughout corporate jet family Airbus has introduced new branding, colours and names for its corporate jets, reflecting aircraft improvements, the companyâ€™s culture…

Civilian aviation news May 16, 2011

A fresh look and identity for Airbus business and VIP aircraft

Airbusâ€™ line of corporate jets has marked a new evolution with todayâ€™s introduction of updated branding, colours and nomenclature for these aircraft â€“ which offer…

Military Aviation News May 16, 2011

AgustaWestland North America Secures Contract with U.S. Army for the Egyptian Air Force

AgustaWestland North America, Inc. was awarded a $37.8 million contract with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales…

Military Aviation News May 13, 2011

RAF Announces New Reaper Squadron

The Chief of the Air Staff announced today that a new Reaper Squadron will form at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, which will mean the aircraft…

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