2017

Civilian aviation news January 11, 2017

United Airlines to retire 747s ahead of plan

(Reuters)United Continental Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it had advanced the retirement of 747s from its service to the fourth quarter of this year from…

Civilian aviation news January 11, 2017

GULFSTREAM G650ER CONTINUES RECORD STREAK

SAVANNAH, Georgia, January 10, 2017— Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the company’s flagship Gulfstream G650ER recently claimed two more city-pair records. The achievements highlight the…

Civilian aviation news January 11, 2017

Iran Air takes delivery of its first of 100 Airbus aircraft

Start of major fleet modernisation Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new aircraft, an A321, in a handover ceremony in Toulouse with Mr….

Civilian aviation news January 11, 2017

GoAir firms contract for 72 A320neo aircraft

Doubles overall order for the type to 144 GoAir, a Wadia Group company, has penned a firm contract for 72 A320neo aircraft following its Memorandum…

Civilian aviation news January 11, 2017

Global Passenger Traffic Strong Demand Growth Returns in November

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2016 showing the strongest demand growth in nine months. Total…

Civilian aviation news January 10, 2017

Agreement Airbus and Saudi Flynas to sell more than 60 Jets

Airbus has finalised an agreement to sell more than 60 jets to Saudi Arabian budget carrier flynas, according to industry sources, a move that could help…

Civilian aviation news January 10, 2017

Airbus signs MoU with Taiwan’s China Airlines to develop its Maintenance, Engineering and Training capabilities

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Airlines (CAL) to support the development of the airline’s maintenance, engineering and technical training capabilities…

Civilian aviation news January 10, 2017

Jeju Air Orders three Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s

Boeing and Jeju Air announced an order today for three Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at nearly $300 million at current list prices, will become…

Civilian aviation news January 10, 2017

Air Freight Demand November shows strong peak season

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.8% in…

Space News January 10, 2017

The Lockheed MartinSBIRS missile warning satellite in its protective launch vehicle for launch

The U.S. Air Force’s next Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, was encapsulated on Jan. 7 at…