October 2011

Military Aviation News October 4, 2011

Boeing Teams with World Class Aviation Academy to Provide International Chinook Training

Facility in the Netherlands will train maintenance crews starting in 2012 GILZE-RIJEN, Netherlands, Oct. 3, 2011 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed a…

Military Aviation News October 3, 2011

Irkut Building Yak-130s on Spec

The Irkut Corporation’s plant at Irkutsk recently began final assembly of the 35th example of the Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer. Of this total, approximately ten…

General Aviation News October 3, 2011

First PurePower® PW1200G Engine Concludes Ground Testing

Ground testing of Pratt & Whitney’s first PW1200G family engine – the PW1217G engine for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) – recently concluded. The engine,…

General Aviation News October 3, 2011

NASA Awards Historic Green Aviation Prize

NASA has awarded the largest prize in aviation history, created to inspire the development of more fuel-efficient aircraft and spark the start of a new…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 3, 2011

Abu Dhabi airport foresees 8 percent growth

The Abu Dhabi Airports Company Sunday said that in the November-March period it expects an 8 percent increase in aircraft movements. Travellers will be offered…

Civilian aviation news October 3, 2011

Shifting Gears Downward – Slowing Passenger Demand and Shrinking Freight Markets

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for August. While passenger demand was up 4.5% over the previous August, this represents a significant…

Military Aviation News October 3, 2011

Brazilian Minister of Defence welcomes first P-3 Orion modernised by Airbus Military into the Brazilian Air Force fleet

The first P-3 Orion aircraft to be modified by Airbus Military for the Brazilian Air Force was baptised today by Brazilian Minister of Defence, Celso…

Military Aviation News October 3, 2011

The Israel Air Force Marks 40 years of UAV Operational Use

Itzhak Nissan, President and CEO of IAI, said:” Throughout the years, IAI delivered innovative UAS which have always been considered impressive technological achievements and have…

Civilian aviation news October 3, 2011

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for August.

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for August. While passenger demand was up 4.5% over the previous August, this represents…

Civilian aviation news October 3, 2011

Hong Kong Government Flying Service Purchases Two Challenger 605 Aircraft from Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace has secured a firm order for two Challenger 605 aircraft from the Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS) for use primarily in…

Space News October 3, 2011

Boeing FAB-T Demonstrates High-Data-Rate Communications with AEHF Satellite Test Terminal

Satellite communications test affirms Internet-like functionality, improved speed Marks progress toward functional qualification testing HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 — Boeing today announced that…

Civilian aviation news October 3, 2011

Boeing, SELEX Sistemi Integrati Partner on Future Global Air Traffic Management Systems

Companies sign Memorandum of Collaboration for global interoperability WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and SELEX Systemi Integrati, S.p.A of Italy today…

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