September 2013

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

AIRBRIDGECARGO AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF FOURTH BOEING 747-8F

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia’s largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its fourth brand new Boeing 747-8 Freighter from Boeing…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

European lawmakers oppose new rules on pilot fatigue

* Unions say new rules do not allow enough rest time * Commission says has taken account of scientific evidence (Reuters) – Lawmakers in the…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

American Airlines to recruit and hire 1,500 pilots over five years

(Reuters) – American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots over the next five years as it expands international flying and takes delivery of new planes,…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

Boeing taking steps to make 787 more dependable

(Reuters) – Boeing acknowledged the reliability issues of its 787 Dreamliners on Monday, and said it is taking steps to make the new high-tech plane…

Space News September 30, 2013

U.S. private spacecraft company SpaceX launches upgraded Falcon rocket

U.S. private spacecraft company SpaceX launched its first new version Falcon 9 rockets from California, an ambitious test flight that also marked the company’s first…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

Boeing, Alaska Airlines Announce Order for Five Next-Generation 737-900ERs

All-Boeing carrier invests in its fleet and improved fuel performance SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2013 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) today announced…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-900ER to Delta Air Lines

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2013 Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Delta Air Lines celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range). The delivery is…

Military Aviation News September 30, 2013

Airbus Military celebrates first A400M delivery to French Air Force

More than 700 people celebrated the delivery of the first production A400M new generation airlifter to the French Air Force at a ceremony at the…

Civilian aviation news September 28, 2013

Norwegian Air takes Dreamliner out of service after breakdowns

(Reuters) – Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle (NWC.OL) is taking one of its brand new Dreamliners out of long-haul service and demanding that Boeing repair…

Civilian aviation news September 27, 2013

Lion Air looks to fill ‘thin’ routes with Bombardier CS300s

(Reuters) – Indonesia’s Lion Air is looking to fill “thin” routes with Bombardier Inc’s C300 jets, as it challenges Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd (AIRA.KL) in Southeast…

Civilian aviation news September 27, 2013

Cessna Citation Latitude Fuselage Undergoes Wing Mate

WICHITA, KAN., Sep 26, 2013 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is today celebrating the successful completion of the wing mate on…

Civilian aviation news September 27, 2013

WestJet Announce Order for 65 737 MAX Airplanes

Order supports WestJet’s fleet modernization SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2013 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and WestJet announced today that they have completed an order for 65…

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