October 2017

Civilian aviation news October 31, 2017

Embraer and American Airlines Sign a Contract for Ten E175s

Embraer and American Airlines Inc. signed a firm order for ten E175 jets. American Airlines is exercising its purchase rights from its original contract with…

General Aviation News October 31, 2017

Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2017 results

Revenues €43bn; EBIT Adjusted €1.8bn; EBIT (reported) €2.3bn; EPS (reported) €2.39 Commercial aircraft market healthy, robust backlog supports ramp-up plans Engine delays impact 9m results,…

General Aviation News, Space News October 30, 2017

Saudi Arabia Announces Intended $1bn Investment In Virgin Space Companies

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Virgin Group(Virgin), have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership under which PIF intends to…

Fokker 70 PH-KZU KLM Cityhopper last flight from London Heathrow

Civilian aviation news October 28, 2017

Last commercial Fokker flight in KLM service

The last commercial Fokker 70 (PH-KZU) flight in KLM service marks the end of 97 years of shared history between KLM and Fokker. We have…

Civilian aviation news October 27, 2017

Embraer releases Third Quarter 2017 results

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Friday that revenue and profits could suffer next year during the transition to a new…

Civilian aviation news October 27, 2017

First 787-9 Dreamliner delivered to Ethiopian Airlines

Dreamliner carries much-needed medical equipment and supplies to Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Oct. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery…

Military Aviation News October 27, 2017

VSR700 rotary-wing UAV brings eyes beyond the horizon

What is going on beyond the horizon? It’s a crucial question for any ship captain. In the past, sailors would climb to the crow’s nest…

Military Aviation News October 26, 2017

Sikorsky Conducts Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems Critical Design Review

STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 25, 2017 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the successful conduct of the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program Training Systems Critical…

Civilian aviation news October 26, 2017

Citilink, the low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia takes delivery of 50th A320 Family aircraft

Growing single-aisle fleet helps Indonesian carrier to expand its network Citilink, the low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia, has taken delivery of its 50th A320 Family…

Military Aviation News October 25, 2017

USAF Awards Lockheed Martin $131 Million Contract for Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bombs

ARCHBALD, Pa., Oct. 25, 2017 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $131 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for follow-on production of Paveway II…

Military Aviation News October 25, 2017

Embraer received orders from the U.S. Air Force’s A-29 Afghanistan Program for six more A-29 Super Tucano

SPARKS, Nev. (October 25, 2017) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and its partner Embraer Defense & Security have received orders from the U.S. Air Force’s…

Civilian aviation news October 25, 2017

First Airbus A320neo assembled in Tianjin delivered to AirAsia

AirAsia has taken delivery of the first A320neo assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia (FALA) at a dedicated ceremony in Tianjin, China. The…

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