Apollo Astronaut Walter Cunningham Dies at 90
Former astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew into space on Apollo 7, the first flight with crew in NASA’s Apollo Program, died early Tuesday morning in…
Airbus to provide Poland with a very high resolution optical satellite system
First export contract for Airbus’ S950 Optical satellites, already used for Pléiades Neo Polish system includes two very high resolution satellites, ground segment and associated…
Egypt Purchases New Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to Modernize Fleet
– Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities – Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 The U.S….
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Finalize Lot 15-17 Agreement
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalized the contract for the production and delivery for up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion,…
NEW AIRLINE IN MEXICO SELECTS CESSNA SKYCOURIERS AND CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EXS TO SERVICE REGION
Textron Aviation today announced that Aerus, a new regional airline in Mexico, is launching its fleet with the purchase of two 19 passenger configured Cessna…
South Korea’s test flight of solid-propellant space launch vehicle successful
SEOUL, Dec 30 – South Korea conducted a successful test flight of a solid-propellant space launch vehicle, the country’s defence ministry said on Friday. The…
BOC Aviation Announces Order for 40 Additional Boeing 737-8 Jets
– Order will support narrowbody market demand as air travel continues to recover – 737-8 fuel efficiency and reliability support BOC Aviation’s growth strategy –…
Russia explores buying stranded jets from Western leasing firms
Some 400 jets worth $10 billion stranded by war $644 mln offered for 17 Aeroflot aircraft -letter Russian plan would use its National Wealth Fund…
U.S. Department of Defense exercises option for 26 TH-73A “Thrasher” helicopters
Leonardo welcomes the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Defense to award AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. a 110.5 million USD firm-fixed price modification to the…
U.S. Navy Approves Full-Rate Production For Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
The U.S. Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K® helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters…
Boeing slows final 787 assembly rate in South Carolina over parts delay
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Boeing Co on Friday said it slowed production of its 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina after a parts delay, but…
Three Embraer E190 Jets Delivered to CIAF Leasing
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 22 December 2022 – CIAF Leasing, based in Cairo, received all three of their new E190 aircraft during a ceremony at Embraer’s…