July 2017

Space News July 31, 2017

OPTSAT-3000 EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE FOR ITALY’S MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IS READY TO BE LAUNCHED

The launch is scheduled for Wednesday 2 August from Kourou The whole satellite system is supplied by Leonardo through Telespazio; the prime contractor leading an…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2017

Hawk advanced jet trainers delivered to the Royal Air Force of Oman

The two Mark 166 aircraft arrived at Masirah Air Base on July 29th and will now prepare pilots for life in the cockpit of its…

Civilian aviation news July 31, 2017

First 737 MAX 8 delivered to flydubai by Boeing

Boeing and flydubai today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing’s…

Military Aviation News July 28, 2017

Boeing to Modernize Next-Generation Chinook

U.S. Army’s Chinook Block II program to extend production, fleet’s lifespan PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] will build and test three U.S. Army…

Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News July 28, 2017

World-first refurbishment of Black Hawk helicopters for firefighting and disaster relief in Australia

BRISBANE, Australia, July 28, 2017 — In a ground-breaking new deal, Kaan Air Australia, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, and StarFlight Australia, have signed an…

Military Aviation News July 28, 2017

RAF pilots test advanced weapons and software upgrades for Eurofighter Typhoon

A new package of advanced weapons, software and avionics enhancements for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet is being trialled by Royal Air Force Test and…

Military Aviation News July 27, 2017

USAF B-52 testers complete leaflet bomb drops

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — An important part of U.S. military operations overseas is communicating with the local population. This can be done…

Civilian aviation news July 27, 2017

Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin rejig Atlantic alliances

PARIS (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA) and Virgin Atlantic unveiled plans on Thursday to combine two overlapping transatlantic joint-ventures, cemented by…

Military Aviation News July 27, 2017

Boeing Completes KC-46 Tanker Electromagnetic Testing

EVERETT, Wash., July 27, 2017 – A Boeing [NYSE: BA]-led team, including U.S. Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker…

Airbus Helicopters Innovation Infographic

Civilian aviation news July 27, 2017

Helicopter innovation at Airbus

Civilian aviation news July 26, 2017

Airbus delivers its 100th A350 XWB to China Airlines

The fastest widebody production ramp-up for the leading manufacturer Airbus has delivered its 100th A350 XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of…

Civilian aviation news July 26, 2017

New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police gets AW119Kx helicopter

One AW119Kx helicopter, outfitted in law enforcement configuration, selected by New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police Aircraft to support protection of New York…

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