February 2012

Civilian aviation news February 3, 2012

Cessna Citation Latitude has New Longer Range

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 3, 2012 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has increased the range capability of…

Space News February 2, 2012

SPACEX TEST FIRES ADVANCED NEW ENGINE

New Video Shows SuperDraco Engine in Action Hawthorne, CA – Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has successfully test fired SuperDraco, a powerful new engine that will…

Civilian aviation news February 2, 2012

American Airlines to cut 13,000 jobs to reduce costs

HOUSTON – US carrier American Airlines said Wednesday that it wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs as it seeks to cut labor costs by 20 percent….

General Aviation News February 1, 2012

1,200th ETHANOL-POWERED IPANEMA BOOSTS SUSTAINABILITY

Some 30% of the agricultural planes use fuel from renewable energy sources Today, the Ipanema agricultural aircraft reached the significant milestone of 1,200 units delivered….

Civilian aviation news February 1, 2012

Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo

Huge response for Airbus eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft expands in the US Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo…

Military Aviation News February 1, 2012

Boeing Begins Production of F/A-18E/F Distributed Targeting System

DTS enhances Super Hornet aircrews’ situational awareness when engaging air-to-ground targets Initial Operational Capability scheduled for January 2013 Boeingtoday announced that it has started…

Civilian aviation news February 1, 2012

Cebu Pacific to become new A330 operator

Airline to use aircraft for new long-haul flights. Cebu Pacific (CEB), the largest low cost carrier from the Philippines, is set to become a new…

Military Aviation News February 1, 2012

Airbus Military delivers 13th “Ocean Sentry” to U.S. Coast Guard ahead of schedule

Airbus Military, via the prime contractor EADS North America, has delivered the 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard from…

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