August 2019

Military Aviation News August 27, 2019

BAE Systems to enhance F-35 Electronic Warfare capabilities

BAE Systems, a global leader in electronic warfare, has received a Block 4 Modernization contract award from Lockheed Martin to enhance the offensive and defensive…

Civilian aviation news August 27, 2019

Russia’s Rostec unit ready for out-of-court deal with Boeing on 737 MAX order

(Reuters) – A unit of Russian conglomerate Rostec said on Tuesday it was ready for an out-of-court settlement with Boeing (BA.N) over its order for…

General Aviation News August 27, 2019

Bell Autonomous Pod Transport 70 Achieves First Autonomous Flight

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the successful first autonomous flight of the Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) 70 at their…

Civilian aviation news August 26, 2019

First Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet Flies in South America

In a ceremony at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd, the first PC-24 to enter service in South America was delivered to Chilean customer Ignacio del Rio….

Civilian aviation news August 26, 2019

First EgyptAir A220-300 makes maiden flight

The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on…

Military Aviation News August 26, 2019

Leonardo modernize and expand the Canadian Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter fleet

Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) to enhance the capabilities and increase the size of the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” search and rescue fleet in Canada. The announcement marks…

Military Aviation News August 26, 2019

USAF Offutt AFB runway closure delayed to maximize construction ahead of winter months

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) — The 55th Wing’s runway replacement at Offutt Air Force Base has been pushed back from December 2019 to…

Air Races News, Civilian aviation news August 22, 2019

Boeing, grappling with uneven 737 supply chain, targets 52 per month in February

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Boeing Co has told suppliers it will resume production of its best-selling 737 jets at a rate of 52 aircraft per month…

Military Aviation News August 22, 2019

US Air Force Selects Boeing for A-10 Thunderbolt II Re-Winging Contract

Eleven-year award builds on more than a decade of A-10 support PLANO, Texas, Aug. 22, 2019 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will continue its legacy of…

Civilian aviation news August 22, 2019

L.J. Aviation Grows Fleet with Addition of Two Industry-leading Bombardier Challenger 350 Business Jets

Two new Challenger 350 business jets recently added to L.J. Aviation’s existing fleet of more than 40 aircraft under management The Challenger 300 aircraft series…

General Aviation News August 22, 2019

Leonardo’s mapping software will help lost pilots flying over the UK find their way home safely

Leonardo’s ‘auto triangulation’ software has gone into operational service at NATS, the UK’s national air traffic control service provider The product locates a pilot broadcasting…

Military Aviation News August 21, 2019

US State Department approves possible $8 billion fighter jet sale to Taiwan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency…

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