October 2017

Military Aviation News October 11, 2017

U.S. Navy orders additional APKWS laser-guidance rocket kits

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $59.5 million contract for additional APKWSTM guidance kits to transform unguided 2.75-inch (70-millimeter) rockets into laser-guided precision…

Military Aviation News October 10, 2017

Russian military jet crashes on takeoff in Syria, crew killed

(Reuters) – A Russian military jet crashed while taking off from Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Syria on Tuesday in an incident that killed its…

Civilian aviation news October 10, 2017

Damaged A380 to be flown to France to investigate engine blast

(Reuters) – French investigators are preparing for an intricate operation to repatriate an Air France Airbus A380 passenger jet that was forced to make an…

Civilian aviation news October 10, 2017

Boeing Business Jets Continues to Lead Ultra-Large Business Jet Market

BBJ booked 14 sales over the last year, valued at $2.7 billion Boeing Business Jets announced today at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition…

Civilian aviation news October 10, 2017

Airbus Corporate Jets wins new ACJ319neo order

Builds on best cabin flying even farther Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won a new A319neo[1] order, from an Asian customer that is trading up…

Civilian aviation news October 9, 2017

Pilatus PC-12 NG Continues to Lead Business Aircraft Market in Both Sales and Service

After delivering 91 units of its popular single engine turboprop PC-12 NG in 2016, Pilatus executives at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) are…

Military Aviation News October 9, 2017

Lockheed Martin Delivering Next-Generation Apache Sensor Systems Under New U.S. Army Contract

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received $337 million in orders to supply Apache Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M‑TADS/PNVS) systems and services to the United States, United Kingdom and…

Civilian aviation news October 9, 2017

More than 7% increase in Air Travel Compared to Last Year

2017 Edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released Montreal – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2016 showing that system-wide,…

Military Aviation News October 9, 2017

Developing cyber defense capabilities for military aircraft

BAE Systems is developing cyber defense capabilities to help aircraft detect and mitigate cyber attacks in real time. BAE Systems, a leader in advanced threat…

Military Aviation News October 9, 2017

Airbus Helicopters delivers 400th UH-72A Lakota to U.S. Army

All aircraft have been delivered on time, on budget and meeting rigorous quality standards Highly capable helicopters produced in Columbus, Miss. by veteran workforce Airbus…

Alternative Propulsion, General Aviation News October 9, 2017

BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up as integration of the no. 1 giant airlifter continues

This new-generation specialised transport aircraft will make its maiden flight next summer The first of five Airbus BelugaXL super transporters is well advanced in the…

Alternative Propulsion, Civilian aviation news October 5, 2017

Boeing electric-hybrid airliner set to hit market in 2022

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Seattle-area startup backed by the venture arms of Boeing Co (BA.N) and JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU.O) plans to bring a…

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