2016

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2016

IATA Calls on Thai Government to Shore-up Competitiveness

Bangkok – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Thailand to address urgently safety, capacity and cost issues to keep Thailand’s…

Military Aviation News February 18, 2016

Spain Agrees to Purchase Predator B drone system consisting of four planes and two ground control stations with satellite links

GA-ASI and SENER Teamed to Provide Capability to Spain SAN DIEGO – 17 February 2016 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer…

Military Aviation News February 18, 2016

Finmeccanica to provide communications for new Australian PC-21 trainers

The deal with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd will equip 49 PC-21 aircraft The end user is the Australian Defence Force. The systems will be used as…

Military Aviation News February 17, 2016

F-35 Lightning II worldwide fleet exceeds 50,000 flying hours

F-35 Lightning II aircraft operating at 12 different locations worldwide surpassed the 50,000 flight hour mark this month. The first flight hour was achieved by…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News February 17, 2016

Qatar Airways threatens to cancel Pratt & Whitney engine order

(Reuters) – Qatar Airways threatened to cancel an order for Pratt & Whitney engines for a fleet of Airbus narrow-body jets on Tuesday, saying the…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2016

Air Canada and Bombardier Sign a Landmark Order for up to 75 Bombardier C Series Aircraft

Bombardier and Air Canada execute letter of intent for 45 firm CS300 aircraft and options for 30 more CS300 aircraft Air Canada to become the first North…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2016

Zetta Jet Firms Up Orders for Two Global 6000 Business Jets and Adds Options for Two Others

Company exercises two options previously announced as part of an order placed in December 2015 With the Global 6000 aircraft’s exceptional long-range performance, today’s announcement…

Military Aviation News February 17, 2016

Indonesia to Buy 10 Russian Su-35 Jets Instead of F-16s, Eurofighters

Indonesia considers buying 10 supermaneuverable Su-35 fighter jets, preferring them to US and German aircraft. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed that the…

Military Aviation News February 17, 2016

Russia, Iran to Sign Contract on Delivering Su-30SM Fighters in 2016

Moscow and Tehran will sign o contract on the delivery of Su-30SM multirole fighters to Iran this year. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A contract for the delivery…

Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News February 17, 2016

Tiltrotor by Russian Helicopters makes its first flight

A unique unmanned tiltrotor has successfully completed a new testing stage by performing its first flight. The aircraft was created by VR-Technologies, an innovative design…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2016

Russian Helicopters to create a repair center for the Mi-8/17 and Ka-32A11BC helicopters in China

Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, signed a framework agreement with Chinese companies «AVIC International Holding Corporation» and «CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation» (COHC) to…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2016

Boeing, Okay Airways Announce Commitment for 12 737s

Carrier will become China’s first 737 MAX 9 customer Fleet expansion built on established Next-Generation 737 success SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA]…

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