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General Aviation News June 19, 2013

New Generation AW189 Helicopter Enters Full Scale Production

Daniele Romiti, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland said “We are proud to achieve this major milestone on schedule. The start of full scale production brings us…

General Aviation News June 17, 2013

DORIC Lease Corp signs landmark agreement for 20 A380s

A380’s strong asset value and market potential recognised by leading lessor Doric Lease Corp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News June 15, 2013

US puts jets in Jordan, fuels Russian fear of Syria no-fly zone

* Pentagon says F-16s, Patriots to stay in Jordan * Russia cautions against no-fly zone * Kerry says chemical attacks could scupper peace talks *…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 15, 2013

The A350 XWB’s first flight: Fantastic…impressive…and quiet!

The world’s aviation sector moved to the rhythm of Airbus’ A350 XWB today as this new-generation jetliner performed its first flight – viewed by thousands…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 14, 2013

Bombardier gambles on big order payoff with new jet

(Reuters) – Canada’s Bombardier Inc is hoping to carve a new niche in the cutthroat airplane market with a fuel-efficient, medium-haul jet that makes its…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 14, 2013

Air rivalry intensifies as Airbus A350 makes first flight

(Reuters) – After the Dreamliner, the Hushliner? Europe’s latest passenger jet, the Airbus A350, made its maiden flight on Friday and its chief salesman, opening…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News June 13, 2013

Beechcraft Features Defense, Special Mission & Mission Support Capabilities at Paris Air Show

Beechcraft Corporation today announced it will highlight its trainer, light attack and special mission programs, along with its Global Mission Support team, during the 50th…

General Aviation News, Space News June 13, 2013

Proba-V tracking aircraft in flight from orbit

ESA’s Proba-V has become the first satellite to pick up aircraft tracking signals, allowing aircraft across the globe to be followed in flight from space….

General Aviation News June 12, 2013

Upcoming Paris Air Show plunges aviationnews scene in silence..

Just before a large sales air show the aviation news scene is getting pretty quiet.. It seems that all aircraft builders and aviation related companies…

General Aviation News June 12, 2013

Boeing 787 grounding raised questions on FAA process

(Reuters) – Rick Larsen, the U.S. congressman who has Boeing Co’s biggest factory in his district, said at a hearing on the 787 Dreamliner on…

General Aviation News June 12, 2013

Agenda for cooperation between airlines and airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability. “Airports…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News June 12, 2013

The A350 XWB “takes shape” online prior to its first flight

With the A350 XWB scheduled for its maiden flight on 14 June, Airbus has published the latest “Shaping Efficiency” newsletter with new highlights on this…

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