March 2014

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

Bombardier and Island Air of Hawaii Sign Purchase Agreement for up to Six Q400 NextGen Airliners

Airline embarks on fleet renewal and expansion with new Q400 NextGen aircraft Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Hawaii Island Air, Inc. (Island Air) has placed…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2014

Future UAS trainer makes cross country voyage to support Triton program

A retired U.S. Air Force Global Hawk is loaded onto a truck destined for the Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) facility at Naval Air Station (NAS)…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2014

Navy weapons program delivers new capability for H-60 helicopters

A modernized rocket launcher will soon enable MH-60 Seahawk helicopters to carry and deploy a variety of weapons for the first time. As part of…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2014

S.Korea plans $1.3-bln tanker aircraft buy to boost air defence

(Reuters) – South Korea on Monday kicked off the process to buy four in-flight refuelling tanker aircraft, in a deal seen to be worth around…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

Thai Carrier Nok Air Purchases Two More Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft as it Converts Options to Firm Orders

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that low-cost carrier Nok Air of Thailand has converted two previously booked Q400 NextGen aircraft options to firm orders. The options…

Military Aviation News March 31, 2014

Rolls-Royce supports US Marine Corps KC-130Js through $50 million contract

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract to support the US Marines Corps fleet of KC-130J air-to-air refuelling tankers, worth more than $50 million. The MissionCare™…

Space News March 31, 2014

Thales Alenia Space-built Sentinel-1A, the first satellite in Europe’s Copernicus program, ready for launch

The European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1A satellite, designed and built by Thales Alenia Space, is ready to be launched from the Guiana Space Center in French…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

Beijing 999 Emergency Rescue Center orders an Airbus Helicopters EC135 for air ambulance services

First helicopter to be fully equipped and dedicated to emergency medical services in China Beijing, China, March 31, 2014 The 999 Emergency Rescue Center (999…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

With six deals locked in, FIDAE confirms Airbus Helicopters’ leading presence in Latin America

With six deals locked in, FIDAE confirms Airbus Helicopters’ leading presence in Latin America Santiago, Chile, 28 March 2014 New agreements announced at this week’s…

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

China Express Airlines Places Firm Order for Three More Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that China Express Airlines has converted previously announced conditional purchase agreements for three CRJ900 NextGen regional jets into a firm order….

Civilian aviation news March 31, 2014

Ryanair Showcase Strong, Colorful Partnership

Airline unveils specially painted Next-Generation 737-800 featuring Boeing, Ryanair colors SEATTLE, Mar. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ryanair showcased their strong partnership with…

Z.A.P.P. News March 30, 2014

Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland New Zealand

Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland, New Zealand

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