July 2014

Military Aviation News, Spotters News July 9, 2014

UK minister says F-35 jets may miss RIAT air show this week

(Reuters) – British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet may miss the Royal International Air Tattoo air show this week…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Germany’s Lufthansa plans long-haul budget airline

(AP) — Germany’s Lufthansa says it plans to expand its budget airline operation to offer long-haul flights, possibly in cooperation with Turkish Airlines. Deutsche Lufthansa…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Embraer E-Jets to Begin Flying with Turkish Operator

Turkish regional airline Borajet has ratified an agreement to acquire four E190s as part of an initiative to gradually upgrade its turboprop fleet, add capacity…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 9, 2014

The first A350 XWB full-flight simulator is readied for airline flight crews

Airbus’ initial A350 XWB full-flight simulator – located at the company’s Flight Training Centre in Toulouse – is nearing the start-up of training operations with…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 9, 2014

On track for certification: The A350 XWB flight test campaign marks key milestones

Airbus’ flight test department is moving at full-speed with all five A350-900 developmental aircraft now flying – a fleet that has accumulated more than 2,100…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Bangkok Airways signs contract for three additional ATR 72-600s

Thailand’s Bangkok Airways and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR are pleased to announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of three ATR…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Air France-KLM issues full-year profit warning

Overcapacity and weak cargo demand have forced Air France-KLM to shave up to €300 million ($408 million) from its 2014 EBITDA forecast. Air France-KLM originally…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Boeing, Emirates Finalize Order for 150 777Xs

World’s largest 777 operator builds on airplane’s success Record-breaking order includes combination of 777-8X, 777-9X DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE:…

Civilian aviation news July 9, 2014

Boeing, Air New Zealand Celebrate First 787-9 Dreamliner Delivery

First of 10 787-9s for the launch customer’s fleet New 787-9 to fly more passengers, cargo farther, with exceptional fuel efficiency EVERETT, Wash., July 9,…

General Aviation News July 8, 2014

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Certified for Operations on Narrow Runways

In June 2014 the Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC AR) confirmed that the Sukhoi Superjet 100 can be operated on narrow 30-meter-wide runways. Operation conditions of SSJ100 were expanded…

General Aviation News, Spotters News July 8, 2014

No decision on whether grounded F-35s will be ready for UK air shows

(Reuters) – No decision has been made yet on whether to send a group of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Britain this week for the…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 8, 2014

Airbus chief positive on A330neo, calls for weaker euro

(Reuters) – The head of planemaker Airbus has voiced growing support for plans to upgrade a popular wide-body jet to sharpen its contest for plane…

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