2016

Spotters News May 11, 2016

Iron Maiden’s Ed Force One Rocks Boeing (VIDEO)

When the iconic 747-400 arrives at any airport, it always gathers attention, but when that airplane is covered with Iron Maiden’s logo and distinctive mascot,…

Military Aviation News, Space News May 11, 2016

US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman GPS III Space Vehicle Alternatives Program Study Contract

The Air Force’s 26-month contract aims to improve GPS resiliency and affordability The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a 26-month…

Space News May 11, 2016

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module Pressure Tested

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 11, 2016 – The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and NASA Orion team has successfully proof-pressure tested the Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Mission-1…

Civilian aviation news May 11, 2016

E190 makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR

Osaka, Japan, May 11, 2016 – Embraer today announced the debut of the E190 jet in Japan with J-AIR, subsidiary of leading carrier Japan Airlines….

General Aviation News May 11, 2016

Bombardier Signs SWISS as Launch Customer for C Series Aircraft Smart Parts Component Support

10-year agreement covers the airline’s fleet of all-new C Series aircraft Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Swiss International Air Lines (“SWISS”) has selected Bombardier’s…

Civilian aviation news May 11, 2016

Bell 412EPI takes off on Five Month Demonstration Tour across Asia Pacific

Fort Worth, TX (May 11, 2016) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces plans to showcase the versatile capabilities of the Bell 412EPI…

Civilian aviation news May 10, 2016

Icelandair Takes Off With Newest Fleet Addition, the Boeing 767

Icelandair this week entered into service the first of two Boeing 767s, with the second scheduled to begin departures on May 15, 2016. With a…

Civilian aviation news May 10, 2016

Alaska Air to form codeshare deal with Japan Airlines

(Reuters) Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK.N) on Tuesday announced plans for a codeshare agreement and a frequent flier partnership with Japan Airlines Co Ltd ….

Military Aviation News May 10, 2016

B-21 naming contest moves to next phase

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Submission entries for the B-21 bomber naming contest concluded May 5. Active, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen, along with their dependents, submitted…

Space News May 10, 2016

NASA’s Kepler Mission Announces Largest Collection of Planets Ever Discovered

NASA’s Kepler mission has verified 1,284 new planets – the single largest finding of planets to date. “This announcement more than doubles the number of…

Military Aviation News May 9, 2016

F-35 2B and 3i Software Final Configuration

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has completed development of the software the U.S. Air Force will use to declare Initial Operational Capability this year….

Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News May 9, 2016

Bell Helicopter completes successful V-280 Valor wing and fuselage mate

Next generation tiltrotor progressing, on track for 2017 first flight Fort Worth, Texas (May 9, 2016) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company,…

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