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Civilian aviation news February 15, 2016

Philippine Air nears deal to acquire Airbus A350s

Philippine Airlines Inc (PAL) is close to announcing a deal to secure about half a dozen wide-body Airbus jets to serve U.S. and Europe long-haul flights,…

Civilian aviation news February 10, 2016

GE Capital Aviation Services Leases Three New Bombardier Q400 Aircraft to Air Berlin

The three new Q400 aircraft are from GECAS’ order book of five announced in December 2014 Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today congratulated Air Berlin PLC of…

Civilian aviation news February 8, 2016

Air Arabia profit slips 6 pct in 2015

(AFP) Sharjah-based budget carrier Air Arabia said on Sunday its 2015 net profit fell six percent to 531 million dirhams ($144.69 million) although turnover rose…

Space News February 5, 2016

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete GPS IIF Constellation

Satellite system clocks in equivalent of more than 540 years of operation Boeing and the U.S. Air Force today completed the GPS IIF constellation with…

Military Aviation News February 5, 2016

Iraqi air force takes delivery of two more F-16s

The Iraqi air force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighter jets, bringing to six the number of the sophisticated US planes it now…

General Aviation News February 4, 2016

Demand for Air Travel in 2015 Surges to Strongest Result in Five Years

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% for the full…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News February 3, 2016

Boeing to Provide P-8 Training Systems to Royal Australian Air Force

First international P-8 maintenance training order to support Australia’s Poseidon fleet. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Boeing [NYSE: BA] to provide the…

Military Aviation News January 29, 2016

U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $2.5 Billion Contract for 20 More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

Order expands Navy maritime surveillance fleet, includes four aircraft for Australia Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News January 28, 2016

U.S., Russian defense officials discuss air safety over Syria

(Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Russian defense officials held a video conference on Thursday to discuss military air safety over Syria as the two sides…

Military Aviation News, Spotters News January 27, 2016

AIR TATTOO and FARNBOROUGH PREPARE FOR F-35 DEBUT

AVIATION history is set to be made in the UK this summer when, in a major airshow ‘first’, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the…

Military Aviation News January 25, 2016

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Aircrews Make History with First KC-46A Tanker Refueling Flight

Pegasus refueling boom provides exceptional handling, stability during transfer Flight kicks off tests leading to production decision Boeing and U.S. Air Force aircrews successfully completed…

Civilian aviation news January 21, 2016

Boeing, Gulf Air Announce Order Conversion at Bahrain Air Show

Boeing and Gulf Air announced the airline’s decision to convert its 16 787-8 Dreamliners on order to 787-9s as part of its long-term, twin-aisle fleet…

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