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Civilian aviation news December 16, 2009

Bristow Group Inc. Takes Delivery Of Two AW139s

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters during an official ceremony…

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS December 15, 2009

Boeing 787 Dreamliner has taken to the skies for the first time (video)

Finally, the Dreamliner gets free from the concrete at Paine Field. Boeingâ€™s 787 Dreamliner has taken off with CaptainÂ Mike Carriker and co-pilot Randy NevilleÂ at the…

Civilian aviation news December 15, 2009

First flight of superjumbo from UAE

DUBAI – The UAEÂ Monday celebrated theÂ worldâ€™s first commercial A380 flightÂ between Seoul and the Gulf state, which was carrying passengers from 27 different nations, including the…

Military Aviation News December 15, 2009

MOD UK ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR 22 NEW BATTLE-WINNING CHINOOKS

The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced…

Space News December 15, 2009

China launches remote-sensing satellite

China sent into space a remote-sensing satellite “Yaogan VIII” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Tuesday morning, according to the center. The satellite, which was…

Civilian aviation news December 15, 2009

EMBRAER PHENOM 300 JET RECEIVES U.S. FAA TYPE CERTIFICATE

Â Â First deliveries of the executive aircraft will begin in the coming weeks Â Â Â Â SÃ£o JosÃ© dos Campos, December 14, 2009…

Military Aviation News December 14, 2009

Successful Maiden Flight for Elbit Systems’ HermesÂ® 900 UAV

The new HermesÂ® 900 builds on the rich operational experience of the HermesÂ® 450, offering additional capabilities such as flight altitude of over 30,000 ft,…

General Aviation News December 14, 2009

New flight to China from Dubai

DUBAI – China Southern Airlines is adding a new flight between Dubai and Guangzhou, bring the number of flights to five each week, local daily…

Military Aviation News December 14, 2009

First Navy test pilot flies P-8A Poseidon

NAVAIR PATUXENT RIVER, MD – When a new Navy aircraft takes to the skies it is always a proud moment for any aircraft program. For…

Civilian aviation news December 14, 2009

British Airways cabin crew vote for Christmas strike

British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over job cuts and changes to staff contracts. The strikes…

Civilian aviation news December 14, 2009

Boeing Completes 787 Dreamliner High-Speed Taxi Test Incl. Video

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 787 Dreamliner today. This is the last in a…

Military Aviation News December 14, 2009

Armed BLACK HAWK Demonstrator Completes Test Program

STRATFORD, Connecticut – Sikorsky Military Systems, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., and Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) have successfully completed the Armed BLACK HAWK…

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