April 2014

Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News April 11, 2014

Air France Flight and Russian Bomber Nearly Collided Over Moscow

An Air France-KLM flight en route to Paris nearly collided with a Russian bomber on patrol last month, coming within 100 meters of each other, a news report said Friday, citing…

Military Aviation News April 11, 2014

Sikorsky Tests CH-53K Helicopter for Airframe Structural Strength

STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has successfully completed an initial series of tests required by the Naval…

Military Aviation News April 11, 2014

Legendary Collier Trophy Awarded to X-47B Team

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has selected the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) team to receive the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy, aviation’s…

Space News April 11, 2014

USAF 45th Space Wing launches NRO Satellite on board Atlas V

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) — The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex…

Air Races News April 11, 2014

Red Bull Air Race Rovinj Friday Training Results

Friday Training Results The official results are in from today’s training session and there are some surprises… 1. Matthias Dolderer (GER) 2. Martin Sonka (CZE)…

Military Aviation News April 11, 2014

F-35 on time to replace previous tactical aircraft

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The F-35 Lightning II will enhance combat capabilities, project U.S. power and deter potential adversaries, Air Force officials told members of the…

Civilian aviation news April 11, 2014

Bell Helicopter Training Academy Celebrates 130,000 Student Milestone

FORT WORTH, TX (April 11, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company, announced it has trained 130,000 students through its Bell Helicopter Training Academy…

Civilian aviation news April 11, 2014

CHC AW139 Fleet Sets 100,000 Flight Hour Milestone

CHC Helicopter’s AW139 helicopter fleet has set a major operational milestone by reaching 100,000 flight hours, with the fleet leader achieving over 9,000 flight hours…

Civilian aviation news April 11, 2014

China’s Tibet Airlines takes delivery of its first A319 with Sharklets

Wing-tip devices further enhance the A319’s superior high altitude performance 11 April 2014 Lhasa based Tibet Airlines from the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China has…

Military Aviation News April 10, 2014

Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) — An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control…

Civilian aviation news April 10, 2014

Airbus US A320 Final Assembly Line takes shape

Snapshot one year after ground-breaking in Mobile, Alabama 10 April 2014 One year after the ground breaking ceremony for Airbus’ first A320 Family assembly facility…

Civilian aviation news April 10, 2014

Fastjet raises 11 million pounds through share placement

(Reuters) – African budget airline Fastjet Plc (FJET.L) said it raised 11 million pounds ($18.42 million) through a private placement of shares, including a 1…

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