May 2013

Civilian aviation news May 27, 2013

E-Jets Family Achieves 10 Million Flight Hours

May 27, 2013 – The EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets continues to set records. After a little more than nine years in operation, the worldwide…

Civilian aviation news May 27, 2013

The National Police Agency of Japan acquires four new helicopters from Eurocopter to be deployed to various prefectures

Eurocopter Japan recently signed contracts with Japan’s National Police Agency for a total of four helicopters. Comprising two medium-class and two twin-engine light helicopters, the…

Space News May 27, 2013

Boeing-built WGS-5 Satellite Enhances Tactical Communications for Warfighters

5th Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft sends 1st signals from orbit Satellite functioning and ready for post-launch testing Boeing has received the first on-orbit signals from…

Z.A.P.P. News May 26, 2013

Paris Air Show 2013

The 50th International Paris Air Show 17 – 23 June 2013 at Paris-Le Bourget airport. The first 4 days of the Show, exclusively for trade…

Military Aviation News May 24, 2013

Russian Military Orders 6 Be-200 Amphibious Planes

MOSCOW, May 24 (RIA Novosti) – The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a contract with the Beriev Aircraft Company for the purchase of six Beriev…

Civilian aviation news May 24, 2013

Air China, and subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines to buy 100 Airbus A320 planes for 8.85 bln USD

Air China, the country’s leading carrier, and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines have signed deals to buy a total of 100 Airbus 320-series planes for 8.85…

Military Aviation News May 24, 2013

F-35 ITF works toward night, weather certification

5/24/2013 – EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — The F-35 Integrated Test Force is wrapping up a series of night flights, which are testing…

Military Aviation News May 24, 2013

Second Airbus Military A400M for French Air Force runs engines

The second production Airbus Military A400M has successfully completed its first engine runs as it begins final preparation for its maiden flight later this month….

Military Aviation News May 23, 2013

Navy Triton Unmanned Aircraft System completes first flight

The Navy’s newest unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft platform, the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), completed its first flight from Palmdale, Calif….

Civilian aviation news May 23, 2013

China clears Boeing 787s for nation’s airlines

Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said Thursday, a move that opens up a large potential market to…

Military Aviation News May 23, 2013

Obama limits use of U.S. drone strikes, offers steps to close Guantanamo

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted the United States away from a “boundless global war on terror,” restricting deadly U.S. drone strikes abroad…

Civilian aviation news May 23, 2013

Fokker Services and Nayak join forces in FLYFokker partnership

The partnership between Fokker Services and Nayak broadens the range of services offered in the various FLYFokker programs. The partnership focuses on Line Maintenance services,…

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