August 2020

Civilian aviation news August 31, 2020

July Air Cargo Demand Stable, Capacity Remains Constrained

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July showing air cargo demand is stable but at…

Civilian aviation news August 28, 2020

Boeing finds flaws in fuselage of some Dreamliners; eight aircraft affected

(Reuters) – Boeing Co said on Friday that some airlines operating its 787 Dreamliners have removed eight jets from service after the planemaker identified two…

Boeing 787-10 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine

General Aviation News August 27, 2020

Rolls-Royce self-harms by selling family silver

LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) – Rolls-Royce’s plans to flog chunks of the family silver look like self-harm. Although the 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) it hopes…

Civilian aviation news August 27, 2020

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit Begins Operating First Public Safety Configured …

Fort Worth, TX (27 August 2020) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the first Bell manufactured public…

Civilian aviation news August 27, 2020

Europe air safety regulator to start 737 MAX flight tests from September 7

(Reuters) – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said on Thursday it plans to begin flight tests of U.S. planemaker Boeing Co’s 737 MAX…

Space News August 27, 2020

Yahsat signs contract with Airbus to build Thuraya’s next generation system

Abu Dhabi / Toulouse, Aug 27, 2020 – Airbus has been selected by Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s leading global satellite operator,…

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Southern Utah University

Civilian aviation news August 26, 2020

Bell Delivers 505 Jet Ranger X to Southern Utah University

University’s Professional Pilot Aviation Program adds Bell 505 to support student pilot and technical training Fort Worth, TX (25 August 2020) – Bell Textron Inc.,…

Civilian aviation news August 25, 2020

Finnair to cut up to 1,000 jobs, seeks further savings

Finnish national carrier Finnair plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, or about 15% of its workforce, and seek further savings across its operations, joining…

Space News August 25, 2020

Boeing Starliner-1 Crew Assignment

Boeing Astronaut Chris Ferguson shared the following statement today regarding NASA’s Starliner-1 crew assignment: “The Boeing team is honored that NASA assigned astronaut Dr. Jeanette…

General Aviation News August 24, 2020

Travelers Face Risk of Penalties for Refusing to Wear Face Coverings

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers…

General Aviation News August 24, 2020

Bombardier Delivers First Global 7500 Aircraft Equipped with Dual Head-up Display

One of many pilot-friendly features aboard the Global 7500 aircraft, dual HUD capability allows co-pilot to benefit from Enhanced and Synthetic vision for increased situational awarenessFlagship Global 7500 aircraft…

Space News August 20, 2020

ISS crew looks for source of small cabin air leak

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Three crew members on board the International Space Station will spend the weekend in the vessel’s Russian segment while they search for…

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