October 2012

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

Air New Zealand receives its first ATR 72-600 airliner

Air New Zealand today took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, which is painted in striking all black livery, as part of the airline’s…

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

Russia’s Aviation Capital Services Announce Commitment for 35 737 MAXs

Agreement continues momentum for the 737 MAX among world’s leasing companies Boeing and Aviation Capital Services LLC, a subsidiary of the State Corporation Russian Technologies…

Military Aviation News October 30, 2012

1200th F-16 rolls out SABCA’s Flight Line

S.A.B.C.A. flight line crew succesfully delivered an F16 aircraft to one of its customer Air Forces : this time the Belgian Air Component received back…

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

Dassault Introduces the Falcon 2000LXS

(Orlando, Florida, October 30, 2012) – Dassault Falcon today launched the Falcon 2000LXS, offering improved airport performance, payload and cabin comfort compared to the Falcon…

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

ICBC Leasing takes delivery of its first Airbus aircraft

Chinese lessor relies on the world’s leading single-aisle A320 Family 30 October 2012 Chinese aircraft lessor ICBC Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. took delivery of its…

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

Etihad Airways orders two more A330 passenger aircraft

Another vote of confidence for efficient, reliable A330 30 October 2012 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 29, 2012

Hawker Beechcraft Takes Order for First Pro Line 21-Equipped Hawker 800XPR

Hawker Beechcraft today announced that Nordic charter and management company JoinJet has placed an order at the 2012 National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention in…

General Aviation News October 29, 2012

Hawker Beechcraft Delivers 7,000th Beechcraft King Air

King Air line of twin-turboprops reigns as all-time best-selling business aircraft family Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it has delivered the 7,000th Beechcraft King…

Military Aviation News October 29, 2012

Lockheed Martin Receives $26 Million Contract to Help Royal Jordanian Air Force Control and Defend Its Airspace

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $26 million foreign military sales contract to modernize the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s national air command,…

Space News October 29, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft Returns to Earth in First Official Cargo Resupply Mission to Space Station

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth from the International Space Station, safely splashing down approximately 250 miles off the coast of southern California. “This historic…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2012

GULFSTREAM G280 SETS THREE CITY-PAIR SPEED RECORDS

Feat Brings Aircraft’s Total Records to Seven ORLANDO, Fla., October 29, 2012 —Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s new best-in-class G280 aircraft set three new city-pair speed records…

Military Aviation News October 29, 2012

EADS North America concludes AAS-72X+ national demo tour for Army’s Armed Scout aviators, displays helicopter at AUSA show

EADS North America has concluded a national demonstration tour that allowed Army aviators to experience the capabilities of the company’s AAS-72X+ Armed Aerial Scout helicopter…

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