September 2014

Civilian aviation news September 25, 2014

First A320neo successfully completes first flight

· Kicking off a 3,000 hour flight test programme · Paving the way for entry into airline service in the 4th quarter of 2015 25…

General Aviation News September 24, 2014

A320neo first flight

Airbus’ highly-efficient A320neo (new engine option) jetliner is scheduled to take to the skies for the first time on 25 September. Weather conditions permitting, the…

Space News September 23, 2014

ESA spaceplane on its way

The Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle is ready to fly and left the Netherlands today for the launch site in French Guiana. In preparation for its arrival,…

Military Aviation News September 23, 2014

First A400M airlifter for Royal Malaysian Air Force takes shape

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly…

Civilian aviation news September 23, 2014

AgustaWestland Delivers GrandNew to SevenBar

AgustaWestland, today at the 2014 Air Medical Transport Conference, has formally delivered a GrandNew to SevenBar, a provider of helicopter EMS services in the Southwestern…

Civilian aviation news September 23, 2014

A320neo Family sets new standards with 20% reduced fuel burn

A result of Airbus’ latest cabin innovations reinforced by further engine enhancements 23 September 2014 The A320neo Family is reaching new heights, with increased fuel…

Military Aviation News September 23, 2014

Boeing, Liquid Robotics Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Solutions for Maritime Surveillance

ST. LOUIS and SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sept. 23, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Liquid Robotics, the market leader in unmanned ocean vehicles, today signed…

Military Aviation News September 23, 2014

Russian Helicopters started testing the Mi-171A2 equipped with KBO-17 avionics suite

Russian Helicopters and Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), both part of State Corporation Rostec, have started testing the Mi-171A2 helicopter kitted out with the KBO-17 on-board…

Civilian aviation news September 22, 2014

GE Capital Aviation Services Completes Purchase and Leaseback with Philippine Airlines for two Airbus A321s

GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, today announced the completion of a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Philippine Airlines involving…

General Aviation News September 22, 2014

Bell Helicopter Displays Latest HEMS Technology at AMTC 2014

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, will showcase two aircraft at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), opening today at the Music City Center in…

Civilian aviation news September 22, 2014

IAG converts eight A330-200 options into firm orders

IAG has decided to convert eight A330-200 options, previously announced, into firm orders for Spain’s flag carrier Iberia, which will become a new operator of…

Military Aviation News September 22, 2014

African Countries Interested in Buying Russian Jet Trainer

PRETORIA (SOUTH AFRICA), September 22 (RIA Novosti) – Several African countries are interested in the Russian combat training aircraft Yak-130, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport’s…

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