October 2013

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2013

Japan prepares to welcome its first ATRs

The European turboprop manufacturer ATR has obtained certification to start operations of the new ATR 72-600 in Japan. This certification, granted by the JCAB (Japanese…

Military Aviation News October 30, 2013

The Czech Republic confirms acceptance of four C295

A Czech Republic delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Libor Karásek has confirmed the acceptance of four Airbus Military C295 transport aircraft….

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Qatar Airways joins Oneworld alliance

Qatar Airways expects to receive delivery of the Airbus A350 from 2014, CEO Ali Akbar al-Baker said Tuesday at an event marking the airline joining…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News October 29, 2013

Korea Aerospace Industries selects Rockwell Collins HF-9000 radio system for the South Korea Marine Helicopter

The Rockwell Collins HF-9000 high-frequency radio system has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries for the Republic of Korea Marine Helicopter program. The system will…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Interjet SSJ100 confirm successful operations

Starting from their Entry Into Service on September 18, 2013, the first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft operated by the Mexican airline Interjet have confirmed…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Russian Helicopters presents the fire-fighting Ka-32A11BC, the multi-role Mi-171A2 and the new Ka-62 to the South Korean market

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, is taking part in Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (SEOUL ADEX 2013) from…

Space News October 29, 2013

Prototype Dream Chaser an Commercial Space Plane Damaged in First US Test Flight

WASHINGTON, October 29 – A prototype “space plane” that is being developed to transport American astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) sustained damage during…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Boeing Continues to Improve 737 MAX Performance

737 MAX efficiency increases by an additional 1 percent Enhancements in maintenance information technology to further benefit customers RENTON, Wash., Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Airbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A320 Family aircraft

Cuts fuel burn by up to 4%, lengthens in-service life 29 October 2013 Airbus has launched the Sharklet retrofit programme for in-service A320 Family aircraft….

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

JetBlue Deal Marks 10,000th Airbus A320 Family Order

Order includes: 35 new aircraft; 18 upsized models; launches Sharklets retrofit programme Just days after taking delivery of its very first A321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways…

Military Aviation News October 29, 2013

Fifth PAK FA fighter aircraft made its first flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur

The fifth prototype of the prospective 5th — generation aviation complex (PAK FA, T-50) made its maiden flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur at the Y.A.Gagarin KnAAZ aircraft plant of the Sukhoi Company….

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2013

Hawaiian Airlines expects revenue growth from hotel, car rental bookings

(Reuters) – Hawaiian Airlines expects to double its revenue from selling hotel rooms and rental cars over the next few years, part of a wide-ranging…

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