January 2018

Civilian aviation news January 31, 2018

Airbus A321neoLR long-range jet completes first flight

Airbus’ newest Single Aisle adds range up for transatlantic flight capability Airbus’ first A321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission…

Civilian aviation news January 31, 2018

First 737 MAX for Oman Air delivered

Flag carrier of Oman to operate a total of 30 MAX airplanes Airline’s MAX fleet will feature enhanced interiors and inflight experience SEATTLE, Jan. 31,…

Military Aviation News January 31, 2018

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Modernize U.S. Air Force Airborne Launch Control System

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, Jan. 31, 2018 – The U.S. Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) an $81 million Technology Maturation and Risk…

Military Aviation News January 31, 2018

Airbus Helicopter H145M successfully launched 70mm Laser Guided Rockets

Donauwörth, The successful capability enhancement for the H145M continues. In the first weeks of December 2017, Airbus Helicopters demonstrated the ability to fire laser guided…

Civilian aviation news January 31, 2018

Bombardier Global 7000 FTV, Completes First Flight

FTV5 will validate flight and ground test data obtained to date and complete the Type Certification campaign to ensure a smooth entry-into-service in the second…

Civilian aviation news January 30, 2018

Boeing, TUI Group Celebrate Delivery of the Tourism Operator’s First 737 MAX 8

Fuel efficient 737 MAX to help TUI Group reach sustainability goals Boeing and TUI Group, the world’s largest tourism business, today celebrated the delivery of…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 30, 2018

ATR to install a new Full Flight Simulator in Toulouse

The simulator will expand training capacity for ATR 72-600 pilots TR, the world’s leading turboprop manufacturer, will add a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS)…

General Aviation News January 29, 2018

Boeing HorizonX Invests in Advanced Battery Technology Startup Cuberg

High-energy battery could accelerate the electrification of transportation Boeing announced its investment in Berkeley, Calif.-based Cuberg, Inc., a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery…

General Aviation News January 29, 2018

Airbus Helicopters delivers 1300th helicopter from the H135 family

Airbus Helicopters delivered the 1300th helicopter from the H135-family, a number underlining the multipurpose lightweight twin-engine helicopter’s worldwide success. The global fleet of this type…

General Aviation News January 29, 2018

Lockheed Martin Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

– Net sales of $15.1 billion in the fourth quarter and $51.0 billion in 2017 – Net loss from continuing operations of $715 million, or…

Military Aviation News January 25, 2018

Test Pilot Reaches 100 hours in Lockheed Martin T-50A

GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 25, 2018 – Lockheed Martin test pilot Elliott “Hemo” Clemence reached a milestone logging 100 flight hours in the the T-50A, the…

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Civilian aviation news January 24, 2018

Gulfstream G280 Adds Three City-Pair Records

Accomplishments Further Demonstrate Super Mid-Size Aircraft’s Powerful Performance SAVANNAH, Georgia, January 24, 2018 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that its super mid-size G280 recently…

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