January 2016

General Aviation News January 25, 2016

Airbus Helicopters maintains civil market lead and sees commercial success for new products in 2015

Capitalising on its transformation plan that has put the company’s priorities on customer satisfaction, quality and safety, and competitiveness, Airbus Helicopters focused its efforts in…

Military Aviation News January 25, 2016

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Aircrews Make History with First KC-46A Tanker Refueling Flight

Pegasus refueling boom provides exceptional handling, stability during transfer Flight kicks off tests leading to production decision Boeing and U.S. Air Force aircrews successfully completed…

Civilian aviation news January 24, 2016

Saudi Arabia’s Flynas in talks with Boeing, Airbus for 100 jets

Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas is in talks with Airbus Group SE, Boeing Co and Bombardier Inc about a potential order for 100 new aircraft,…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 24, 2016

Iran transport minister says will discuss Airbus aircraft purchase next week

Iran plans to buy 114 aircraft in the next one or two months and its requirements could increase to more than 500 aircraft in the…

Military Aviation News January 22, 2016

RAF pilots successfully test threat awareness and pilot safety enhancements for Typhoon jets

The latest enhancements for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet have been successfully tested by UK Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in flight trials conducted at…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 22, 2016

Boeing to Reduce 747 Production Rate, Recognize Fourth-Quarter Charge

Slow cargo market recovery pushes build rate to 0.5 per month in Sept. 2016 Company to record Q4 earnings charge; no effect on 2015 revenue…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

United, Southwest buy 73 Boeing jets in blow to Bombardier

(REUTERS) United Airlines (UAL.N) said on Thursday it will buy 40 small planes from Boeing Co (BA.N), dealing a $3.2 billion blow to Bombardier Inc’s (BBDb.TO)…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 21, 2016

Airbus Helicopters raises the maximum take-off weight of the H145 to 3,700kg

50kg of additional useful load for increased mission capabilities Upgrade available in early 2016 In December, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the certification…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

Boeing, Gulf Air Announce Order Conversion at Bahrain Air Show

Boeing and Gulf Air announced the airline’s decision to convert its 16 787-8 Dreamliners on order to 787-9s as part of its long-term, twin-aisle fleet…

General Aviation News January 21, 2016

ATR achieves 2 billion dollars turnover in 2015

The aircraft manufacturer set a new record of deliveries with 88 aircraft. It received 76 firm orders and 81 options. It passed the threshold of…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

Gulf Air orders 29 A320neo Family aircraft

Bahrain’s national carrier to upgrade its fleet with fuel-efficient single aisle aircraft As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

K5 Aviation orders Airbus ACJ319neo

K5 Aviation GmbH of Germany has firmed up a previously announced commitment for an Airbus ACJ319neo, adding to the growing number of orders for the…

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