June 2016

Civilian aviation news June 8, 2016

Hainan Airlines Celebrate Delivery of Airlines’ First 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing and Hainan Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Hainan becomes China’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9…

Military Aviation News June 8, 2016

Russian Aerospace Forces, Naval Aviation Receive Over 60 Su-30SM Fighters

The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Naval Aviation have received more than 60 Su-30SM multirole fighters, production director of Russia’s Irkut Corporation Sergei Yamanov said…

Military Aviation News June 8, 2016

RAF Squadrons Prepare For Queen’s 90th Birthday Flypast

Her Majesty’s official 90th Birthday celebrations will end with an impressive display of 15 different types of aircraft, five of which are being provided by…

Military Aviation News June 8, 2016

U.S. Air Force Deploys APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets on F-16s

APKWS laser-guided rockets deployed for use in ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan The U.S. Air Force has acquired BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon…

Civilian aviation news June 7, 2016

Airbus remains behind Boeing after 83 orders in May

Airbus sold 83 aircraft in May, but remained behind rival Boeing in the race for orders after a slow start to the year, figures released on…

Space News June 7, 2016

Lisa Pathfinder exceeds expectations

ESA’s LISA Pathfinder mission has demonstrated the technology needed to build a space-based gravitational wave observatory. Results from only two months of science operations show…

Military Aviation News June 7, 2016

Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine

(Reuters) – When U.S. drones obliterated a car carrying Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour last month, it was the kind of targeted killing that unmanned…

Civilian aviation news June 6, 2016

After Airbus, Iran edges toward historic Boeing deal

Iranair is discussing a historic aircraft purchase with Boeing, potentially matching an order for over 100 jets from Airbus, but obstacles to both deals need…

General Aviation News June 6, 2016

Ahead of the curve: Airbus and the importance of strategy

When you’re a world-leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft, staying one or more steps ahead of the competition is critical. And because there is no magic…

Civilian aviation news June 6, 2016

Bombardier C Series Aircraft Reaches for the Stars with Historic First Passenger Flight from Dublin to Zurich

SWISS-liveried CS100 aircraft transports Star Alliance CEOs, executives and media, impressing all with the aircraft’s performance, low noise levels and its spacious and comfortable cabin…

Military Aviation News June 6, 2016

First of eight Aermacchi M-346 aircraft for the Polish Air Force unveiled by Polish Deputy Defence Minister Bartosz Kownacki

Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland have ordered a total of 68 Aermacchi M-346s Deliveries of the eight Aermacchi M-346 ordered by the Polish Air Force…

Spotters News June 5, 2016

ILA Berlin Airshow 2016 Photo Report

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