September 2016

Civilian aviation news September 6, 2016

Vietnam Airlines to buy 10 more Airbus A350-900 Airliners

Carrier to operate world’s newest widebody on non-stop services to US Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 10 more…

General Aviation News September 5, 2016

Europe wants stricter drone rules

Aviation associations representing airlines, pilots and airports across Europe called on Monday for mandatory registration and training of drone users following a number of near-misses…

Space News September 5, 2016

ESA found Philae on comet

Less than a month before the end of the mission, Rosetta’s high-resolution camera has revealed the Philae lander wedged into a dark crack on Comet…

Air Races News September 4, 2016

Australian pilot Hall snatches second win in a row with victory at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany

Australia’s Matt Hall denied Germany’s Matthias Dolderer a home Red Bull Air Race win at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz on Sunday, in a heart-stopping final that…

Air Races News September 3, 2016

Red Bull Air Race: British pilot Lamb seizes pole at EuroSpeedway Lausitz

While the German crowd – and the pressure – was focused on the homecoming of Red Bull Air Race World Championship leader Matthias Dolderer at the…

Military Aviation News September 2, 2016

Sukhoi Superjet put into service by Royal Thai Air Force

Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ) have entered service with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The two aircraft were delivered in July 2016 to provide VIP…

Military Aviation News September 2, 2016

H225M Caracal arrives in Poland

Arrival of H225M Caracal from the French Army in flight to Kielce, Poland for MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition 2016 Airbus Helicopters to showcase…

Civilian aviation news September 2, 2016

Yunnan buys two Phenom 300s from Embraer

Embraer Executive Jets announced today that it signed a firm order with Colorful Yunnan General Aviation Co., Ltd., for two Phenom 300 light business jets….

Civilian aviation news September 2, 2016

Japans ANA will replace all 100 Rolls Royce engines on their 787’s

ANA Holdings, Japan’s largest airline, said on Wednesday it will replace all 100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners following three engine…

Space News September 1, 2016

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explodes during test firing in Florida

(Reuters) An explosion destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket belonging to Elon Musk’s SpaceX during routine test firing at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday, shaking…

Military Aviation News September 1, 2016

New training center opens to prepare KC-46A tanker aircrews

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) — A new training center for the KC-46 Pegasus was officially dedicated here Aug. 30, along with the activation…

Civilian aviation news September 1, 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica signs new contracts for civil helicopters in South America

Sales of five AgustaWestland helicopters to three different customers from Argentina and Venezuela reinforce strength of Leonardo in South America Comfort, safety and performance capabilities…

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