2016

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News August 10, 2016

This might be the most badass cockpit selfie ever taken

This is retired US Air Force Major Brian Shul in full flight suit gear within the cockpit of the iconic SR-71 Blackbird. USAF/Brian Shul via…

Civilian aviation news August 9, 2016

Boeing to Add Space Bins to Existing Alaska Airlines 737 Fleet

Airline to modify 34 in-service airplanes to significantly increase overhead storage Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced today at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that the Seattle-based airline…

Space News August 8, 2016

CryoSat sets new standard for measuring sea levels

Trying to measure sea levels around rugged coastlines is not always an easy task. ESA’s CryoSat satellite is making a difference with its radar altimeter….

Civilian aviation news August 8, 2016

Boeing, Mauritania Airlines Finalize Order for One Next-Generation 737-800

Boeing and Mauritania Airlines have finalized an order for one Next-Generation 737-800 airplane, valued at $96 million at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is…

Military Aviation News August 5, 2016

U-2 returns to Red Flag

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is taking part in Red Flag 16-3, which is nothing new, as the wing regularly supports Red Flag exercises. What makes…

Boeing 777-2H6-ER 9M-MRH Malaysia Airlines

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News August 4, 2016

MH370 search team raises prospect plane could lie elsewhere

Top searchers at the Dutch company leading the underwater hunt for Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 say they believe the plane may have glided down rather…

General Aviation News August 3, 2016

Designed for the future: Sizing up Airbus’ new Beluga XL transporter

With development of the new Beluga XL airlifter, Airbus is creating a platform tailored to meet its evolving transport needs in the decades to come…

General Aviation News, Space News August 2, 2016

ESA commits to next stage of UK revolutionary rocket engine

The Synergistic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine, SABRE, is a unique engine designed to use atmospheric air in the early part of its flight to orbit before…

Space News August 1, 2016

Chilly summer for Sentinel-2B

While most of us may be looking forward to spending some time in the sunshine this summer, the Sentinel-2B satellite is being subjected to the…

Military Aviation News July 29, 2016

Airbus Defence and Space welcomes signing of contract for A330 MRTT aircraft

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of…

Civilian aviation news July 29, 2016

Allegiant places order for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time…

Civilian aviation news July 29, 2016

Cebu Pacific places order for two A330-300s

Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying with…

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