For the seventh consecutive year, the F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265)’s Green Hornet team was selected as the 2013 winner of the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award to be presented at a ceremony in May. In the category of “Environmental Excellence in Weapon System Acquisition, Large Program, Individual or Team,” the Green Hornet […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE...
FORT WORTH, TX(April 21, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced it has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its new Bell 407 polycarbonate windshield, which will be distributed exclusively through its Aeronautical Accessories brand. Developed at the customers’ request, the windshield is impact resistant, offering superior impact performance compared...
The Russian space agency Roscosmos has launched a project to collect cosmonaut self-portrait photos and publish them online, the agency’s press office said Friday. “In the spirit of current trends, Roscosmos has created the hashtag #cosmoselfie,” the agency said. The space agency is going to use the new hashtag on social networks to publish […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Panama (AAC), in the presence of several other regional Air Navigation Service Providers, announces the inauguration of their brand new Approach & En-Route Radar Air Traffic Control Centre, housing 12 Controller Working Position (CWP) and capable of managing the entirety of Panama’s airspace. Key points The brand new Thales TopSky-ATC […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — In order to keep the B-1B Lancer’s capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1. The SB 16A software is a fielding configuration sofware that […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE...
MOSCOW, April 18 (RIA Novosti) – The date of the maiden launch of Russia’s new Angara rocket has been set for June 25, an official with the Russian Space Agency told RIA Novosti Friday. “The launch is set for June 25, with the 26th as a backup date,” the official said. He added the […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
The CF-18 Demo Hornet, flown by the Demonstration Team pilot, Captain Adam “Manik” Runge, took to the skies with its new paint job on April 4, 2014, at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. Captain Runge is from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron, located at Cold Lake. The masterful design of the 2014 Hornet is the […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
In response to the announcement that the F-35 Lighting II aircraft will be flying at the Farnborough International Airshow, Amanda Stainer, Commercial Director for show organisers Farnborough International Ltd said, ‘We are delighted that the news has now been confirmed after weeks of speculation. We are incredibly pleased that the UK MoD and the US […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE...
Another milestone in the Falcon 7X program was reached this week with the roll out of the 250th aircraft at Dassault Aviation’s Charles Lindbergh Hall in Mérignac near Bordeaux, France. The aircraft entered final assembly earlier this year. It will fly to the Falcon completion center in Little Rock, Arkansas in June and will be […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC145 rotorcraft family – the EC145T2 – has been certified, clearing the way for customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this year. Issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the certification covers the full range of capabilities, including single-pilot and instrument flight rules (IFR) and […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ...
New Sensor Will Analyze and Predict Severe Space Weather PALO ALTO, Calif., April 17, 2014 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] has delivered a new solar analysis payload that will help scientists measure and forecast space weather, which can damage satellites, electrical grids and communications systems on Earth. The Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) instrument was integrated with […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
SHANGHAI, CHINA (April 16, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE: TXT) announced a signed purchase agreement for five Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ aircraft to Aerochine Aviation during a signing ceremony at the Asian Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (ABACE). The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter leveraging […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE...
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 16, 2014 – The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II fleet recently surpassed 15,000 flight hours, marking a major milestone for the program. “Flying 15,000 hours itself demonstrates that the program is maturing, but what I think is even more impressive is the fact that operational F-35s accounted for more […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ]...
For NASA’s long-duration human spaceflight missions, travelers will need to recycle as much breathable oxygen in their spacecraft environments, as possible. To turn that need into a reality, NASA is seeking proposals for lightweight, safe, efficient and reliable systems for regenerating oxygen on future human exploration missions. The first of two phases of this new […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
World’s best-selling airplane marks historic milestone with delivery to United Airlines SEATTLE, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered the 8,000th 737 to come off the production line to United Airlines, marking another important milestone for the world’s best-selling airplane. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range), features a special...
You’ve seen the unmanned X-47B fly during the day. Now, see this modern and advanced autonomous aircraft fly at night. X-47B conducted its first night flight April 10 over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Night flights are the next incremental step in developing the operations concept for more routine UAS flight activity. The Navy […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated in the Kagoshima Prefecture. The AW139 helicopter will replace an ageing Bell 412 model and will enter service in 2015. The helicopter has been ordered with a law enforcement configuration that includes rescue hoist, search light, auxiliary tank and […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ...
Brings big-cabin comfort to broader market Airbus has launched a new version of its popular corporate jet, the ACJ319, offering customers simplicity, speed and savings in the cabin. Called ACJ319 Elegance, the new version complements today’s fully customisable version. “Airbus corporate jets have always been great at enabling customers to take their lifestyles into the […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
Bombardier Aerospace today confirmed Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. as the customer who placed an order for 10 Challenger 350 jets on December 30, 2013. The announcement was marked by a special ceremony attended by Bombardier and Minsheng Financial Leasing executives at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai, China, on April 15, 2014. “We are honoured […]...
Cessna Aircraft Company, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), announced today a landmark order for Caravan turboprop aircraft to be operated for tourism services in China, a key milestone in the company’s effort to increase its presence in China to support the growth of general and business aviation in the Asia […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...