April 2012

Civilian aviation news April 26, 2012

First new-build Sharklet-equipped A320 completed in Toulouse

Airbus has produced the first new-build A320 with Sharklets. Depicted here at its roll-out in Toulouse, MSN 5098 will be one of several A320 Family…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 25, 2012

Sukhoi Superjet 100 is certified in Mexico

On the 16th of April 2012 Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, the Aviation Authority of Mexico, provided Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) with the Validating…

Military Aviation News April 25, 2012

Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter for U.S. Navy

System Provides Greater Endurance, Range and Payload Capacity The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to produce the next-generation Fire Scout unmanned helicopter using the…

Civilian aviation news April 25, 2012

Two more Eurocopter EC135 helicopters are ordered by the Romanian Ministry of Health for emergency medical missions and public assistance

The Romanian Ministry of Health’s Eurocopter EC135 helicopter fleet will be increased with two additional helicopters ordered as part of a framework contract signed last…

General Aviation News April 25, 2012

First Set of Systems Tests and Simulations Underway for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Program on track to meet key aircraft performance targets Bombardier announced today that the first set of systems tests and simulations for its all-new, technologically…

Civilian aviation news April 25, 2012

Boeing Delivers First Lufthansa 747-8 Intercontinental

Boeing has delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airliner to Deutsche Lufthansa AG, beginning a new era for the world’s most recognized airplane, and beginning…

General Aviation News April 25, 2012

Boeing Reports Strong First-Quarter Results

Earnings per share rose to $1.22, driven by strong core operating performance Revenue grew to $19.4 billion on increased commercial airplane deliveries Backlog rose to…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 25, 2012

A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line

Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section of…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 25, 2012

Qantas A380 to resume operational service

Qantas is preparing for the re-entry into service of its first A380, the Nancy Bird Walton, following a highly successful repair/rebuild programme that underscores the…

Civilian aviation news April 24, 2012

SSJ100 successfully performed high north latitude trials

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft successfully went through additional certification trials on expanding operational conditions in the high north latitude area. Trials involved SSJ100…

Military Aviation News April 24, 2012

F-35A Completes First In-Flight Refueling Mission With External Weapons

On Saturday, Apr. 21, a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing aircraft completed the program’s first in-flight refueling mission while…

General Aviation News April 24, 2012

Harmonization and Global Standards Key to a Safer Aviation Industry

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2012 Operations Committee (OPC) agreed to four main priorities to guide IATA’s safety initiatives over the next 12 months….

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