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Civilian aviation news December 23, 2013

British Airways 747 wing hits building at South Africa OR Tambo airport

The British Airways flight to London was taxiing at OR Tambo International Airport when its right wing hit the building, injuring four people inside. Images…

Military Aviation News July 9, 2013

P-8A Poseidon fires Harpoon, hits mark

After approximately six minutes of flight time, one of NAVAIR’s test aircraft successfully launched a Harpoon missile during a live fire event June 24 in…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News November 12, 2012

‘Bang and flash’ engine trouble hits Emirates A380

(AFP) An engine problem has forced an Emirates A380 superjumbo to turn back to Sydney, the airline said Monday, with passengers hearing a loud bang…

Military Aviation News May 22, 2012

EADS North America UH-72A Lakota fleet hits 100,000 flight hour milestone

Lakota fleet achieves 100,000 flight hours with 219 aircraft operating in U.S., Europe, Caribbean, and Pacific with Army and Army National Guard units HERNDON, Va….

Military Aviation News April 18, 2012

F-35 team hits weapons testing mark

After ejecting a 500-pound bomb from F-35B test aircraft BF-3, the test team took a collective breath, and watched as it hurtled toward the concrete…

Civilian aviation news January 17, 2011

Airbus hits new record aircraft deliveries in 2010

Airbus has increased its production output for the ninth year in a row and achieved a new company record of 510 (2009: 498) commercial aircraft…

Civilian aviation news January 6, 2011

Boeing Hits 2010 Airplane Delivery Target; Achieves Strong Order Bookings

– Company delivers 462 airplanes – 530 net orders booked as global economy shows recovery SEATTLE, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) recorded…