December 2014

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2014

Boeing, Kuwait Airways Finalize Order for 10 777-300ERs

Airplanes will play key role in airline’s fleet renewal, expansion strategy World’s top airlines use 777-300ER as flagships for long-haul routes Boeing and Kuwait Airways…

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2014

ATR delivers its 200th ATR-600 to Air Algerie, Africa’s largest operator

The hand-over ceremony of the first new ATR 72-600 today to Air Algerie comes along with another important milestone for ATR celebrating its 200th ATR…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News December 23, 2014

Qatar Airways’ 1st A350 accompanies its 4th A380 for delivery to Qatar

Departing Toulouse on its delivery flight to Qatar Airways’ base in Doha, is the airline’s first A350 XWB accompanied by its big sister A380 –…

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2014

Carabineros de Chile Order an AW139 Helicopter

The exceptional performance of the AW139, especially at high altitude and in high temperatures, will enhance the Carabineros’ mission capabilities. • The order marks the…

Military Aviation News December 23, 2014

F-35 LIGHTNING II PROGRAM MEETS AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION GOAL for 2014

WASHINGTON D.C., (Dec. 22, 2014) – The Department of Defense accepted its final F-35 Lightning II aircraft delivery for 2014 today meeting the program production…

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2014

Boeing Delivers Azerbaijan Airlines’ First 787 Dreamliner

787 key to airline’s fleet expansion plans, enhanced passenger experience First airline in Commonwealth of Independent States to operate Dreamliner EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 23, 2014…

Civilian aviation news December 23, 2014

Avolon firms up order for 15 A330neo aircraft

Momentum continues to build for new Airbus Widebody aircraft 23 December 2014 Avolon, the Dublin-based, global aircraft leasing firm, has firmed up its contract for…

General Aviation News December 23, 2014

AW189 SAR Variant Achieves EASA Certification

SAR configured aircraft deliveries to start • New generation AW189 brings new capabilities to SAR market • First SAR helicopter in the super medium twin…

Military Aviation News December 23, 2014

Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Awarded $106 Million Contract for the Upgrade of C-1A Aircraft for the Brazilian Navy

Haifa, Israel, December 23, 2014 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE:ESLT) (“Elbit Systems”) announced today that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America,…

Civilian aviation news December 22, 2014

Airbus delivers first ever A350 XWB to Qatar Airways

Opens a new chapter in aviation history 22 December 2014 Airbus has delivered the first A350 XWB, the world’s latest generation widebody airliner, to launch…

Space News December 22, 2014

X MARKS THE SPOT: FALCON 9 ATTEMPTS OCEAN PLATFORM LANDING

During the next flight, SpaceX will attempt the precision landing of a Falcon 9 first stage for the first time, on a custom-built ocean platform known…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News December 22, 2014

Airbus to sue Skymark in UK court over cancelled A380 contract

* Airbus files claim in UK court * Skymark aware of “preparations” for litigation * Skymark shares drop as much as 17 percent (Reuters) –…

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