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FIRST ENGINE RUN FOR THE LEGACY 500
Embraer’s advanced midsize jet completes successful power test.
São José dos Campos, Brazil, February 6, 2012 – Embraer performed the Legacy 500 first engine run on January 17, at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This was… Continue reading
NetJets First Bombardier Global Aircraft Ready for Completion
January 31, 2012 — Montréal
Aerospace
- First of 50 Global jet firm orders placed on March 1, 2011
- NetJets Global 6000 aircraft to feature seating for up to 13 passengers
Bombardier Aerospace and NetJets® today celebrated the first key… Continue reading
FRANCE RECEIVES ITS FIRST NH90 TTH
NHIis pleased to announce the delivery of the first NH90 tactical transport helicopter to the French DGA (Delegation Générale de l’Armement). This event took place according to the contractual schedule, in Marignane Eurocopter facility, where the helicopter has been… Continue reading
Hong Kong Airlines takes delivery of its first A320
Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is powered by CFM International’s CFM 56… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin F-35A Performs First Night Flight
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 – The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Program was completed Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by Lockheed Martin Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A… Continue reading
Vega rocket ready for first flight
Final checkout of Europe’s new Vega launcher was completed last Friday, marking another milestone towards its maiden flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The first Vega launch campaign began in November with the installation of the P80 first… Continue reading
Cessna Citation Ten Prototype Makes First Flight
WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 17, 2012 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, said the Citation Ten prototype made its first flight today. The flight lasted more than two hours and included tests of stability and control, handling… Continue reading
K-MAX unmanned helicopter makes first cargo delivery
A new era in unmanned aviation began earlier this month when Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 operated a K-MAX unmanned helicopter during its historic 90-minute flight, Dec. 17. K-MAX is the Marine’s first unmanned helicopter designed for resupplying troops… Continue reading
First A350 XWB parts arrive at final assembly line in Toulouse
Airbus has delivered the first major airframe section to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The 21-metre-long front fuselage section, delivered from Airbus in Saint-Nazaire, is destined to become part of the A350 XWB static test airframe. … Continue reading
FIRST LINEAGE 1000 SPREADS ITS WINGS IN GREATER CHINA
Embraer has delivered the first Lineage 1000 ultra-large executive jet to an un-named Chinese customer.
“It is inspiring news to have the first Lineage 1000 delivered to the Greater China Region, which is an important milestone for the Company’s… Continue reading
Algeria to get first Yak-130s by end of year
Algeria’s air force is to receive its first of 16 Yakovlev-designed Yak-130 trainers from Irkut before year end, with Russia also poised to add 65 more to its inventory of the type. An initial batch of Algerian pilots have completed… Continue reading
Boeing South Carolina Site Achieves 787 Weight on Wheels Milestone
Production achievement marks continued momentum on first 787 built at site
Boeing announced today that its first South Carolina-built 787 put weight on wheels for the first time on Dec. 18.
“Our Boeing South Carolina team has achieved another significant… Continue reading