May 2013 – Page 12 – Aviation News

Space News May 10, 2013

ISS Astronauts Prepare for Spacewalk to Fix Ammonia Leak

Astronauts in the US section of the International Space Station (ISS) were preparing for a possible spacewalk to inspect and fix an ammonia leak in…

Civilian aviation news May 10, 2013

Sikorsky Delivers First of Two VIP S-92 Helicopters to Turkish National Police for Service to the Turkish Prime Ministry

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced it has delivered the first of two VIP S-92® helicopters to the Turkish National Police (TNP) for…

Civilian aviation news May 10, 2013

Learjet 75 Aircraft Set for World Debut at EBACE 2013

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that just one year after launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft, it is returning to this year’s edition of…

Space News May 10, 2013

Boeing to Build 4 More Intelsat Epic 702MP Satellites

Contract establishes Boeing as primary manufacturer of Epic high-performance satellites New agreement brings Intelsat 702MP order total to 8 Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build four…

Military Aviation News May 10, 2013

F-35 fighter takes another step forward

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — The Air Force took another step forward with its newest fighter jet when an advanced F-35 Lightning II…

Civilian aviation news May 9, 2013

Air China plans for new Airbuses

Air China Ltd announced a large-scale aircraft purchasing plan on Wednesday, which analysts read as a clear signal of its confidence in the country’s civil…

Military Aviation News May 9, 2013

Rolls-Royce awarded $35 million contract to repair US Navy T56 engines

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $35 million contract extension for repair and overhaul of T56 engines on US Navy aircraft. The services contract covers depot-level…

Civilian aviation news May 9, 2013

ILFC BEGINS DELIVERIES OF A330-343 AIRCRAFT TO AIRASIA X

LOS ANGELES – May 9, 2013 – International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG), announced today…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News May 9, 2013

Bombardier says CSeries on track; revenue jumps

(Reuters) – Bombardier Inc said its CSeries jetliner was on track to make its first flight in June, and the world’s No. 4 commercial aircraft…

Military Aviation News May 9, 2013

Indian Air Force plans to replace its ageing Avro 748 Andover Fleet

India has set the ball rolling for another mega defence deal by floating the global tender for over Rs 13,000-crore acquisition of 56 transport aircraft…

Civilian aviation news May 9, 2013

GECAS Delivers Airbus A320 On Purchase and Leaseback with Tiger Airways Holdings

SINGAPORE, May 9, 2013 – GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced it has delivered a…

Civilian aviation news May 9, 2013

Emirates Group announces 25th consecutive year of profit

• Group records AED 3.1 billion (US$ 845 million) net profit • Largest capacity increase in airline’s history adding 34 new aircraft and 10…