July 2021

Civilian aviation news July 7, 2021

IATA – May Air Cargo 9.4% Above Pre-COVID Levels

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend….

Civilian aviation news July 7, 2021

MC-21-310 flight-test aircraft equipped with Russian PD-14 engines arrived in Zhukovsky to continue flight tests

July 7, 2021 MC-21-310 flight-test aircraft after being painted at “Spektr-Avia” arrived from Ulyanovsk in Zhukovsky. The aircraft was operated by the crew of 1st class…

General Aviation News July 6, 2021

Bombardier Launches Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft Program Offering Customers Even More Options

As market leader in aircraft modification and upgrades for its jets, Bombardier is uniquely placed to enhance pre-owned market experience for customersSpecially selected aircraft are…

General Aviation News July 6, 2021

Extensive List of New Features for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Based on customer feedback from over 50,000 hours of fleet operations, Pilatus has incorporated numerous new features into Super Versatile Jets which come off the…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 6, 2021

No survivors from plane crash in Russia’s far east, rescue officials say

(Reuters) – There are no survivors after a plane carrying 28 people crashed in the far east of Russia on Tuesday, Russian news agencies cited…

Military Aviation News July 5, 2021

F-35 Global Fleet Surpasses 400,000 Flight Hours

The global F-35 fleet has achieved 400,000 flight hours – demonstrating the progress and maturity of the F-35 program. The 400,000 flight hours includes all…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 5, 2021

Airbus delivered more than 70 jets in June

(Reuters) – Europe’s Airbus delivered more than 70 airplanes in June to leave first-half deliveries in touching distance of the 300 mark, according to industry…

Space News July 5, 2021

Airbus-built European Robotic Arm ready for Space

Airbus space engineers have installed ESA’s European Robotic Arm (ERA) onto the Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and it is now ready for its flight…

Military Aviation News July 1, 2021

Germany signs on for Five Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

BERLIN, June 30, 2021 — The German Ministry of Defense today signed a letter of offer and acceptance for five Boeing (NYSE:BA) P-8A Poseidon aircraft…