May 2013

Military Aviation News May 31, 2013

Russia to sell MiG fighters to Syria

MOSCOW – Russia’s MiG aircraft maker said Friday it plans to sign a new agreement to ship at least 10 fighter jets to Syria, a…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2013

Dassault Falcon Jet to Expand Little Rock Completion Facility

Dassault Falcon Jet plans to increase the size of its completion center in Little Rock, Arkansas to accommodate future Falcons, it was announced today at…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2013

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Engineering Realigns for Future Growth and Competitiveness

Establishes new centers for Engineering design, Propulsion and Out-of-Production Support EVERETT, Wash., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced it is establishing…

Military Aviation News May 31, 2013

Mississippians call on Congress to restore funds for UH-72A Lakota helicopters

Hundreds attend rally at American Eurocopter facility in Columbus, Mississippi Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and U.S. Rep….

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2013

First Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Full Specification Delivered to Aeroflot

Moscow, May 31. On May 31, 2013, the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in full specification was delivered to Aeroflot. In 2005, JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2013

Boeing Delivers Thomson Airways First 787 Dreamliner

– First UK airline to operate the 787 MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Thomson Airways announced the delivery…

Military Aviation News May 31, 2013

MiG Signs Attack Drone R&D Contract

LUKHOVITSY, May 31 (RIA Novosti) Russian military aircraft maker MiG is to go ahead with a research-and-development project for an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)…

Civilian aviation news May 31, 2013

Boeing and TUI Travel PLC Announce Commitment for 60 737 MAX Airplanes

SEATTLE, May 31, 2013 – Boeing and TUI Travel PLC announced a commitment today for 60 737 MAX airplanes, valued at $6.09 billion at list…

Military Aviation News May 31, 2013

US Air Force establishes F-35 IOC target

5/31/2013 – WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFNS) — The Air Force announced today it expects to declare F-35A Lightning II initial operation capability in December 2016. The…

Military Aviation News May 31, 2013

US Air Force to consolidate F-22 depot maintenance at Hill AFB

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — Air Force officials announced May 29 they are consolidating depot maintenance for the F-22 Raptor at the Ogden…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2013

Boeing Celebrates Delivery of 50th 747-8

– Launch customer Lufthansa takes delivery of milestone airplane – Reliability of fleet stands at 98.8 percent EVERETT, Wash., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2013

Rolls-Royce welcomes Singapore Airlines decision to select Trent XWB-powered A350 aircraft

Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by Singapore Airlines to select 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft that will be powered by Trent XWB engines – the…

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