2016 – Page 85 – Aviation News

Civilian aviation news February 1, 2016

Körfez Aviation takes delivery of its first H145 Mercedes Benz Style

This is the first helicopter of this model to be operated in Turkey. A second H145 Mercedes Benz will follow in March 2016. Marignane,…

Civilian aviation news February 1, 2016

ATR signs a major agreement with Iran Air for 40 ATR 72-600s

The one billion euro deal marks the arrival of the newest generation ATR aircraft in Iran Toulouse, February 1st, 2016 – World’s leading turboprop manufacturer…

Civilian aviation news February 1, 2016

Comlux orders three Airbus ACJ320neo aircraft

Becomes largest customer for new corporate jet family 1 February 2016 Comlux The Aviation Group has announced a firm order for three Airbus ACJ320neo aircraft,…

Civilian aviation news January 30, 2016

Boeing Completes Successful 737 MAX First Flight

– First new airplane of Boeing’s second century takes to the skies launching flight test phase of program – 737 MAX 8 remains on track…

Civilian aviation news January 29, 2016

Gulf airlines squeezed by Iran tensions

* Airlines lose lucrative pilgrim flights * Gulf Air has cancelled 16 Iran flights a week * Tighter finances in region threaten expansion plans *…

Military Aviation News January 29, 2016

U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $2.5 Billion Contract for 20 More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

Order expands Navy maritime surveillance fleet, includes four aircraft for Australia Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with…

Civilian aviation news January 29, 2016

SWISS Celebrate Delivery of Airline’s First 777-300ER

Airplane will serve as carrier’s new flagship ZURICH, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are celebrating the delivery…

Civilian aviation news January 29, 2016

Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Celebrate Next-Generation 737 Delivery to Air Vanuatu

Leasing company has ordered total of 253 Boeing airplanes Next-Generation 737 refreshes Air Vanuatu’s fleet, features new interior SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE:…

Civilian aviation news January 29, 2016

ANA Group selects the A380

Three aircraft for first Japanese airline to operate the world’s largest aircraft 29 January 2016 ANA Holdings has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus covering…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News January 28, 2016

U.S., Russian defense officials discuss air safety over Syria

(Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Russian defense officials held a video conference on Thursday to discuss military air safety over Syria as the two sides…

Civilian aviation news January 28, 2016

Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Celebrate Milestone 8,888th 737 Delivery

Airplane adds to China’s only all-Boeing fleet Special livery reflects ‘8’s’ significance in Chinese culture SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today…

Space News January 28, 2016

Successful launch of Ariane 5

Ariane 5’s first flight of 2016 from Kourou puts Intelsat telecommunications into orbit 70th successful flight in a row underlines maturity of Europe’s Ariane 5…