September 2015

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

Boeing Statement on YTO Airlines 737-800BCF Commitment

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is extremely pleased to enter into an agreement with YTO Airlines to provide the airline with 737-800…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

China Ministry of Transport Accepts Eighth S-76D™ Helicopter for Search and Rescue Operations

COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania – The China Ministry of Transport (MOT) today accepted delivery of its final two S-76D™ helicopters in a ceremony at Sikorsky Aircraft’s commercial…

Air Races News September 30, 2015

Red Bull Air Race Pilots tour natural wonder in Monument Valley on the way to Las Vegas Season Final

Leading the way from his native Texas to Las Vegas for the season finale of the 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, Kirby Chambliss…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

Air Freight Volumes Flat After Recent Declines

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that in August freight markets stabilized after two months…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

Japan’s Ryukyu Air Commuter Unveiled as Launch Customer for Bombardier Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant; Purchased Five of the Type

Long-time Bombardier customer Ryukyu Air Commuter purchased the five Q400 turboprops in July 2014 All five Q400 aircraft will be delivered in combi configuration Bombardier…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

Air China takes delivery of its 50th A330

Flag carrier becomes China’s first to operate the longer range 242 tonnes version 30 September 2015 China’s flag carrier Air China has taken delivery of…

Military Aviation News September 29, 2015

Boeing Receives Order from India for 22 Apache and 15 Chinook Helicopters

India to operate advanced AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook Contracts will strengthen Boeing-India relationship Includes training and support to the Indian Air Force PHILADELPHIA, Sept….

Space News September 29, 2015

Boeing, Cathay Pacific Airways Celebrate Milestone 70th 777 Delivery

Airline is largest 777 fleet operator in Asia EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 28, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated a significant achievement…

Civilian aviation news September 29, 2015

?Flexjet takes delivery of its first Embraer Legacy 500

September 29, 2015 – Embraer Executive Jets today announced that Dallas-based Flexjet LLC, a leading provider of fractional jet ownership services, received its first Legacy…

Civilian aviation news September 29, 2015

AW189 Limited Ice Protection System Receives EASA Certification

The system further enhances the all-weather capabilities of the new generation helicopter First helicopter in its weight category to receive ice protection system certification LIPS…

Military Aviation News September 29, 2015

First refuel for RAAF KC-30A refueller to F-35A (JSF)

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) completed the first fuel transfer with the air refuelling boom from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)…

Military Aviation News September 28, 2015

Boeing Releases Photos of Super-Secret 1960s Stealth Plane Experiment

Boeing has released decades-old photographs which an early prototype known as the “Quiet Bird.” Officially deemed Model 853, but nicknamed “Quiet Bird,” the prototype was tested…

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