A330 is first airliner to be certified for ETOPS “beyond 180 minutes”
Direct routings to reduce CO2 emissions, shorten flight times, and open new routes The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved all Airbus A330 models…
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First female Red Arrow joins the team
The first ever female Red Arrow has taken up her place in the 2010 team in the world-renowned Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Â The…
New Airbus A330-200F’s first takeoff (VIDEO) this morning at Toulouse.
A330-200F: Allowing freight operators to adapt to evolving markets The new dedicated Freighter variant of the successful A330 Family took to the skies today during…
First flight of the Airbus A330-200F freighter November 5
The A330-200F’s first flight is planned for 5 November (weather permitting) from Airbus’ Toulouse, France headquarters. This maiden takeoff will mark a key milestone for…
Northrop Grumman Begins Producing First International F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Northrop Grumman Corporation has begun producing the center fuselage for the first international F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, an F-35B short take off, vertical landing (STOVL)…
SPACEX SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST STAGE 9-ENGINE ROCKET FIRING
Falcon 9 First Stage Headed to Cape Canaveral for Vehicle Integration McGregor, Texas (October 21, 2009) – Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) successfully conducted two static…
Typhoons on first operational deployment to Falklands
The first Typhoons to be deployed overseas have touched down in the Falkland Islands. The aircraft, from RAF Coningsby, flew into the South Atlantic Islands…
Qatar Airways makes first flight with gas
DUBAI – Qatar Airways said it has completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by fuel made from natural gas, highlighting the aviation industry’s…
Hawker Beechcraft Awarded First Contract for New T-6C Trainer Aircraft
Royal Moroccan Air Force order calls for 24 aircraft and support WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 12, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced a recently-awarded…
Fire Scout departs for first deployment
AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. –The MQ-8B Fire Scout made naval aviation history when the fleet deployed this revolutionary rotary wing unmanned aircraft system…
USAF Eglin AFB wing transitions to become first F-35 training unit
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS)Â –Â Members of the 33rd Fighter Wing here transitioned from an operational F-15 Eagle unit to the first F-35 Lightning II…
Arch Fastest In Barcelona Training With Hot New Engine
BARCELONA, Spain – Defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria topped the time sheets in training on Thursday ahead of Red Bull Air Race World Championship…
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