April 2014

Civilian aviation news April 30, 2014

Ryanair buys five more Boeing 737-800 planes

(Reuters) – Low cost carrier Ryanair (RYA.I) said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy five more Boeing (BA.N) 737-800 aircraft, taking its order book…

Military Aviation News April 30, 2014

Germany’s Eurofighter jet costs to double to 60 billion euros

(Reuters) – The German defense ministry has no overview of the costs it is incurring for Airbus Group’s (AIR.PA) Eurofighter jets and will spend twice…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 30, 2014

Airbus’ initial A320neo reaches advanced stage in its final assembly

Final assembly of the first Airbus A320neo is advancing rapidly in Toulouse, France, putting this “new engine option” jetliner programme on track for its maiden…

Space News April 30, 2014

Kazakhstan’s first Earth observation satellite has been placed successfully in orbit

KazEOSat-1 (formerly known as DZZ-HR), the Republic of Kazakhstan’s first Earth observation satellite, was successfully launched last night on board a Vega launcher from the…

General Aviation News April 30, 2014

Versatility and cost efficiency of Airbus Helicopters’ range displayed at ShieldAfrica 2014

With more than 670 of its rotorcraft operating across the African continent, Airbus Helicopters’ presence at next week’s ShieldAfrica exhibition will spotlight the role of…

Civilian aviation news April 30, 2014

VIRGIN ATLANTIC TAKES HOME ‘CARGO AIRLINE OF THE YEAR’ AWARD

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has been named ‘Cargo Airline of the Year’ in the prestigious annual awards organised by Air Cargo News, based on votes from…

Civilian aviation news April 30, 2014

AIRBRIDGECARGO ADDS MUNICH TO ITS GROWING LIST OF EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS

Effective from May 9th, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, the largest Russian scheduled cargo airline and part of Volga Dnepr Group, is expanding its services in Central Europe…

Civilian aviation news April 29, 2014

GE Capital Aviation Services Delivers New Leased Boeing 737-800 to China’s Okay Airways

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, announced it delivered a new leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft to China’s Okay…

Civilian aviation news April 29, 2014

Emirates to start services to Brussels

Daily service to launch 5th September Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it will launch a new daily…

Military Aviation News April 29, 2014

Sanctions to target Russia’s defense industry, others: US

The next round of US sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine will target Russia’s defense industry as well as individuals and companies close to President Vladimir…

Civilian aviation news April 29, 2014

Airbus Helicopters completes deliveries of EC135s to Turkey’s THK Gökçen Aviation for emergency medical services

This operator’s fleet now totals 17 of the twin-engine rotorcraft Donauwörth, 29 April 2014 Critical-care airlift services from Turkey’s THK Gökçen Aviation are now at…

Civilian aviation news April 29, 2014

Boeing Delivers Turkish Airlines 75th Next-Generation 737

Turkish flag-carrier has unfilled orders for nearly 100 Boeing airplanes, including 737 MAX ISTANBUL, April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Turkish Airlines celebrated the…

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