Civilian aviation news

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2009

Air France GP7200-Powered A380 Takes First Flight

TOULOUSE, France, Feb. 17, 2009 – The first Air France A380, powered with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, successfully completed a 4-hour inaugural test route flight…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2009

Pratt & Whitney Completes First International Aero Engines V2500 SelectOne Retrofit

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 17, 2009 â€“ Pratt & Whitneyâ€™s Columbus Engine Center has become the first in the world to retrofit an International Aero Engines…

Civilian aviation news February 16, 2009

Improved Fokker 100 Landing Gear

Fokker Services introduces improved aftermarket landing gear for the Fokker 100 aircraft Stork Aerospace subsidiary Fokker Services, having recently entered into a manufacturing licence and…

Civilian aviation news February 14, 2009

Statement – Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 Aircraft Accident

Bombardier confirms a Dash 8 Q400 aircraft was involved in an accident near Buffalo, New York on February 12. We extend our sympathies to the…

Civilian aviation news February 13, 2009

Plane crashes in New York state killing 49: officials

BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) – Forty nine people were killed when a plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, New York, and burst into a…

Civilian aviation news February 11, 2009

Sukhoi Superjet 100: Two aircraft successfully complete 300 flight hours

The flight test programme now consists of two Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototypes. Both aircraft have now completed over 90 flights, totaling 300 hours. On 24…

Civilian aviation news February 11, 2009

Cessna Launches Campaign to Counter Business Aircraft Misinformation

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 11, 2009 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced a new initiative to address misinformation on the…

Civilian aviation news February 11, 2009

Bombardier Skyjet Announces Increased Flexibility to its Jet Card Program

Bombardier Skyjet, the pioneer service for online booking of private jets and provider of the Skyjet Card, has announced the latest enhancement to its jet…

Civilian aviation news February 10, 2009

The ATR 72-500, approved to operate at the London City Airport

ATR has received from the London City Airport (LCY) the approval to operate the ATR 72-500 in this downtown airport, after the aircraft successfully completed…

Civilian aviation news February 7, 2009