29 June 2014. Sikorsky wins the project from United States Air Force for new combat search and rescue (SAR) helicopter. Sikorsky grasps about US$ 7.9 billion project, breaking down into several phase, the first step is US$ 1.28 billion.
In order to replace old Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawks, US Air Force will acquire hundreds of new SAR helicopter. The new fleet is expected to be delivered in 2020.
The agreement states that the deal including development and manufacturing for four prototypes and engineering budget as well. However, US Department of Defense tends to called this chopper with Combat Rescue Helicopters or CRH.
US Air Force also wants another one prototype for training's crew and staff. The delivery will be completed in 2029 they added. In other hand, the development of CRH will take UH-60 Black Hawk as a based platform. Tweaking fuel capacity to increase range and adding some mission systems by Lockheed Martin.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a utility helicopter that equipped with twin engine and four-bladed-rotor. The Black Hawk was chose by US Army for Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System in 1972. The Sikorsky UH-60 began to serve US Army in 1979 until now and modified variant by US Air Force, US Navy and US Coast Guard.
In order to replace old Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawks, US Air Force will acquire hundreds of new SAR helicopter. The new fleet is expected to be delivered in 2020.
USAF Rescue Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawks
The agreement states that the deal including development and manufacturing for four prototypes and engineering budget as well. However, US Department of Defense tends to called this chopper with Combat Rescue Helicopters or CRH.
US Air Force also wants another one prototype for training's crew and staff. The delivery will be completed in 2029 they added. In other hand, the development of CRH will take UH-60 Black Hawk as a based platform. Tweaking fuel capacity to increase range and adding some mission systems by Lockheed Martin.
US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a utility helicopter that equipped with twin engine and four-bladed-rotor. The Black Hawk was chose by US Army for Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System in 1972. The Sikorsky UH-60 began to serve US Army in 1979 until now and modified variant by US Air Force, US Navy and US Coast Guard.
Sikorsky Wins Rescue Combat Helicopters Levying For USAF
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30 October 2014. The F-16s of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) intercepted the Russian military jet aircraft in Latvia border.
This was a re-interception since the same incident happened yesterday.
There were five of Russian jet aircraft, consisting a Sukhoi Su-27, two Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31s Foxhound and two Sukhoi Su-24s Fencer intercepted by F-16s Fighting Falcon.
Recently, the relationship between Russian and NATO is getting higher, this is the lowest point since the Cold War, the conflict near eastern Ukraine is one of the main factor. In other side, Russian military aircraft and ships activities in Baltic Sea are one of the ignition.
Finland and Estonia reported the increment of violations in its airspace. In previous moment, Sweden have mobilized its largest naval troops since the cold war due to abnormal activity in Stockholm's archipelago suspecting unidentified vessel.
This was a re-interception since the same incident happened yesterday.
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-31 Foxhound
There were five of Russian jet aircraft, consisting a Sukhoi Su-27, two Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31s Foxhound and two Sukhoi Su-24s Fencer intercepted by F-16s Fighting Falcon.
Recently, the relationship between Russian and NATO is getting higher, this is the lowest point since the Cold War, the conflict near eastern Ukraine is one of the main factor. In other side, Russian military aircraft and ships activities in Baltic Sea are one of the ignition.
Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer
Finland and Estonia reported the increment of violations in its airspace. In previous moment, Sweden have mobilized its largest naval troops since the cold war due to abnormal activity in Stockholm's archipelago suspecting unidentified vessel.
Russian Jet Fighter Intercepted by NATO Jets
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28 June 2014. United States Navy keeps to increase its ability to do all duties. The next project will be the unmanned air vehicle, the carrier-based UAV seems to be an answers.
Northrop Grumman, the aircraft maker has received additional funds from the US Navy. About US$ 63 million applies to X-47B of Northrop Grumman, one of the biggest carrier-based UAV. They called it UCAS-D programme or the unmanned combat air system demonstration.
The spokesman of US Navy states that the development activities will include testbed, flight test and aircraft systems of X-47B. In April 2014, separated flight test has been performed, covered night time operations in Maryland facility. In this flight test funding has distinguished with another project.
The UCAS-D programme most has been covered from Northrop Grumman yet US Navy has another project to be offered. Unmanned carrier launched airborne surveillance (UCLASS) also offers to aircraft manufacturer. Currently, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Boeing are bidding for the UCLASS programme. UCLASS programme is expected to enter the service in 2020.
In addition, UCAS-D development began in 2007 worth to US$ 635 million budget. The Northrop Grumman X-47B has demonstrated on carrier landing capability and air refueling, which cover all US Navy' requirements. Northrop Grumman has several UAV products such as, the MQ-8C Fire Scout the rotor-craft UAV.
Northrop Grumman, the aircraft maker has received additional funds from the US Navy. About US$ 63 million applies to X-47B of Northrop Grumman, one of the biggest carrier-based UAV. They called it UCAS-D programme or the unmanned combat air system demonstration.
Northrop Grumman X-47B Combat UAV Inflight
The spokesman of US Navy states that the development activities will include testbed, flight test and aircraft systems of X-47B. In April 2014, separated flight test has been performed, covered night time operations in Maryland facility. In this flight test funding has distinguished with another project.
The UCAS-D programme most has been covered from Northrop Grumman yet US Navy has another project to be offered. Unmanned carrier launched airborne surveillance (UCLASS) also offers to aircraft manufacturer. Currently, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Boeing are bidding for the UCLASS programme. UCLASS programme is expected to enter the service in 2020.
Northrop Grumman X-47B While Touching Down on Carrier
In addition, UCAS-D development began in 2007 worth to US$ 635 million budget. The Northrop Grumman X-47B has demonstrated on carrier landing capability and air refueling, which cover all US Navy' requirements. Northrop Grumman has several UAV products such as, the MQ-8C Fire Scout the rotor-craft UAV.
Northrop Grumman Receives Funding From US Navy For X-47B Combat UAV
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29 October 2014. Virgin Atlantic to replace leased Boeing 747s with Boeing 787-10 variant as the lease expired in 2019.
The carrier intends to exercise its new fleet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and see how the performance operationally.
London - Boston is the route debut for the Dreamliner as well as the first European operator for widebody aircraft jet. Following Boston, Washington DC, Newark and New York have been targeted by the Virgin Atlantic as the new destination for the 787-9 Dreamliner.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner able to carry between 250-290 passengers, depends on the leisure route or business route. Classified into three classes, upper class, premium economy class and economy class. Virgin Atlantic is the first carrier that introduced the premium economy class which offer better legroom space.
Craig Kreeger, Virgin's chief executive stated that the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a great aircraft from an economic point of view. The more you fly the more you get the better fuel efficiency. He added that the west cost of United States and Asia's destinations are two great business plan.
Virgin is still looking alternative for Boeing 747s replacement, meanwhile Boeing 777 Series and brand new Airbus A350 Series are two good widebody aircraft. Although, Boeing 787-10 has smaller capacity but it offers attendant efficiency and fleet commonality.
Virgin Atlantic ordered fifteen Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and possibly to increase order to eight additional aircraft, the deal worth to USD 8 billion. Currently the UK based carrier operating nineteen Airbus A340-600s, 13 of Boeing 747-400s and six Airbus A340-300s.
The carrier intends to exercise its new fleet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and see how the performance operationally.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
London - Boston is the route debut for the Dreamliner as well as the first European operator for widebody aircraft jet. Following Boston, Washington DC, Newark and New York have been targeted by the Virgin Atlantic as the new destination for the 787-9 Dreamliner.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner able to carry between 250-290 passengers, depends on the leisure route or business route. Classified into three classes, upper class, premium economy class and economy class. Virgin Atlantic is the first carrier that introduced the premium economy class which offer better legroom space.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's Seat Configuration
Craig Kreeger, Virgin's chief executive stated that the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a great aircraft from an economic point of view. The more you fly the more you get the better fuel efficiency. He added that the west cost of United States and Asia's destinations are two great business plan.
Virgin is still looking alternative for Boeing 747s replacement, meanwhile Boeing 777 Series and brand new Airbus A350 Series are two good widebody aircraft. Although, Boeing 787-10 has smaller capacity but it offers attendant efficiency and fleet commonality.
Front Angle of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Virgin Atlantic ordered fifteen Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and possibly to increase order to eight additional aircraft, the deal worth to USD 8 billion. Currently the UK based carrier operating nineteen Airbus A340-600s, 13 of Boeing 747-400s and six Airbus A340-300s.
Virgin Atlantic To Replace Boeing 747-400 in 2019
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28 October 2014. The first operator of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, United Airlines, launches the longest route between Los Angeles and Melbourne.
During the ceremony at Melbourne Airport, passengers greeted with red, blue and white balloons, champagne and cake to celebrate the new flights.
Passengers also received certificate and gift in order celebrating party.
Dave Hilman, Senior Vice President of United Airlines said that the route was marking our commitment for Australian Market. He added, we are happy to announce non-stop service to Los Angeles hub in comfortable flight in brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a stretched version of original Boeing 787-8 able carry up to 252 passengers, divided in 48 business class, 88 economy plus and and rest 116 seats in economy class.
United Airlines will fly to Melbourne six return flights in a week and will be daily flight by March 2015. This is a part of company strategy to fill the emptiness of Virgin Atlantic route, previously Virgin serve the same route, by now they moved the service into Brisbane-Los Angeles and will fly daily.
Australian market become greater since the demand is increase, at the same time aircraft manufacturer able to produce green aircraft which very good in fuel efficiency.
During the ceremony at Melbourne Airport, passengers greeted with red, blue and white balloons, champagne and cake to celebrate the new flights.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of United Airlines
Passengers also received certificate and gift in order celebrating party.
Dave Hilman, Senior Vice President of United Airlines said that the route was marking our commitment for Australian Market. He added, we are happy to announce non-stop service to Los Angeles hub in comfortable flight in brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a stretched version of original Boeing 787-8 able carry up to 252 passengers, divided in 48 business class, 88 economy plus and and rest 116 seats in economy class.
United Airlines will fly to Melbourne six return flights in a week and will be daily flight by March 2015. This is a part of company strategy to fill the emptiness of Virgin Atlantic route, previously Virgin serve the same route, by now they moved the service into Brisbane-Los Angeles and will fly daily.
Australian market become greater since the demand is increase, at the same time aircraft manufacturer able to produce green aircraft which very good in fuel efficiency.
United Airlines Flies Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner To Australia
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Republic of Korea wants to upgrade its fighter fleet, Republic of Korea Air Force have about 134 Lockheed Martin F-16 C and D type.
Apparently, the upgrade will not involve Lockheed as the manufacturer, they choose BAE Systems for upgrade program. This will be the first non-OEM (original equipment manufacturer) project ever.
Currently, two of F-16 arrived at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, The largest BAE Systems facility in US. BAE's spokesperson said that the upgrade program will cover avionics improvement, new mission computers, new cockpit displays, new weapons and the RACR (Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar).
BAE Systems adds that they focusing foreign military sales program, particularly from Republic of Korea. They also work for KF-16 C and D type aircraft in couple years. For this project, BAE plans to receive up to six aircraft per month and by 2017 all aircraft will be ready for operational.
In other hand, BAE Systems hires more employee to handle its project. BAE states that in Florida, California, New York and Virginia facilities have hired about 150 new employees. BAE also offer the upgrade program to another countries around the world, especially Lockheed Martin F-16 series' upgrade program.
Apparently, the upgrade will not involve Lockheed as the manufacturer, they choose BAE Systems for upgrade program. This will be the first non-OEM (original equipment manufacturer) project ever.
Republic of Korea Air Force With Lockheed Martin F-16 While Lining Up
Currently, two of F-16 arrived at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, The largest BAE Systems facility in US. BAE's spokesperson said that the upgrade program will cover avionics improvement, new mission computers, new cockpit displays, new weapons and the RACR (Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar).
BAE Systems adds that they focusing foreign military sales program, particularly from Republic of Korea. They also work for KF-16 C and D type aircraft in couple years. For this project, BAE plans to receive up to six aircraft per month and by 2017 all aircraft will be ready for operational.
BAE Systems Facility at Fort Worth
In other hand, BAE Systems hires more employee to handle its project. BAE states that in Florida, California, New York and Virginia facilities have hired about 150 new employees. BAE also offer the upgrade program to another countries around the world, especially Lockheed Martin F-16 series' upgrade program.
Non-OEM Upgrade Program of Korea's F-16 by BAE Systems
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27 October 2014. After uncommanded ejection seat deployment incident, all of Sukhoi Su-30MKIs fleet have suspended for unknown period.
There are about 200 of Sukhoi Su-30MKIs in Indian Air Force.
Raksha Mantralaya, India's minister of defence stated that the investigation is being conducted so flying the Su-30 is not allowed or temporarily suspended.
He confirmed that at Lohegaon air base in Pune, both ejection seats of Su-30MKI was coming into the ground and had fired. The aircraft came from Indian Air Force 30 squadron.
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has several major and minor incidents. The latest one involved the same aircraft and quite same incident. They question about Zvevda K-36D ejection seats safety.
Spokesperson of Indian Air Force says the Saturn AL-31FP, power plant of Sukhoi Su-30MKI has poor serviceability and several unsolved trouble.
In the last four years, Indian Air Force has lost about twenty military jet aircraft. Including Sukhoi, Mirage and Mikoyan-Gurevich jet aircraft.
There are about 200 of Sukhoi Su-30MKIs in Indian Air Force.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI of Indian Air Force
Raksha Mantralaya, India's minister of defence stated that the investigation is being conducted so flying the Su-30 is not allowed or temporarily suspended.
He confirmed that at Lohegaon air base in Pune, both ejection seats of Su-30MKI was coming into the ground and had fired. The aircraft came from Indian Air Force 30 squadron.
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has several major and minor incidents. The latest one involved the same aircraft and quite same incident. They question about Zvevda K-36D ejection seats safety.
Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI Takeoff
Spokesperson of Indian Air Force says the Saturn AL-31FP, power plant of Sukhoi Su-30MKI has poor serviceability and several unsolved trouble.
In the last four years, Indian Air Force has lost about twenty military jet aircraft. Including Sukhoi, Mirage and Mikoyan-Gurevich jet aircraft.
India Suspends Flying Sukhoi Su-30MKI
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United Continental Holdings Inc (UCH) the company who owns United Airlines announces its plan to convert the order into Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
In initial order, UCH wants Boeing 787-8, the smallest variant of the dreamliner. Later on, the decision comes into stretched variant of original Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The consequences United Airlines will have delay time of the delivery. This Boeing 787-10 is expected to be received in 2022, longer waiting time from 2018.
Currently, United Airlines is only US carrier who owns and operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner Series.
Boeing 787-9 of United Airlines able to carry about 250 passengers divided into three class. There are 48 seats of business class or United Business First, 88 seats for economy plus and the rest 116 for economy class. Twin-aisle aircraft can give comfortable and spacious cabin interior.
Adjusting to bigger capacity but lower capital expense, United Airlines finally go to the used aircraft. Used aircraft can be cheaper but can be good bargain in other side. Recently, they bought two used Boeing 737-700s from the leasing company.
After the consolidation UCH expects to increase global capacity up to 2.5 % and domestic capacity by 1.5 percent.
In initial order, UCH wants Boeing 787-8, the smallest variant of the dreamliner. Later on, the decision comes into stretched variant of original Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The consequences United Airlines will have delay time of the delivery. This Boeing 787-10 is expected to be received in 2022, longer waiting time from 2018.
Currently, United Airlines is only US carrier who owns and operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner Series.
Boeing 787-9 of United Airlines able to carry about 250 passengers divided into three class. There are 48 seats of business class or United Business First, 88 seats for economy plus and the rest 116 for economy class. Twin-aisle aircraft can give comfortable and spacious cabin interior.
Boeing 787-9, Seating Configuration of United Airlines
Adjusting to bigger capacity but lower capital expense, United Airlines finally go to the used aircraft. Used aircraft can be cheaper but can be good bargain in other side. Recently, they bought two used Boeing 737-700s from the leasing company.
After the consolidation UCH expects to increase global capacity up to 2.5 % and domestic capacity by 1.5 percent.
United Airlines Converts Boeing 787 Orders
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Thailand announces the additional order for Airbus Helicopter UH-72A Lakota for the Army.
In previous deal, Thailand orders two Airbus Helicopter EC725s for search and rescue purpose and five Airbus Helicopter EC645 T2 for Thai Royal Navy. Airbus Helicopter renamed its brand from Eurocopter, subsidiary of Airbus Group.
The EC645 T2 are scheduled to be delivered in 2016 and 2017 for Airbus Helicopter EC725 fleet.
The EC725 is a full-sized military multi-role helicopter with 11 tonnes payload and heavy arms. This has proven in Afghanistan warfare, multi-purpose and versatile helicopter.
Meanwhile, the EC645 T2 is medium-sized helicopter, promising great power, endurance, range and payload ability. It can be operated in high altitude and hot air environment.
Airbus Helicopter UH-72A Lakota is a successor of older EC145, and powered by Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines. The UH-72A Lakota is a multi-role mission helicopter. The helicopter promising reliability, capability and operational capability for the Army.
In previous deal, Thailand orders two Airbus Helicopter EC725s for search and rescue purpose and five Airbus Helicopter EC645 T2 for Thai Royal Navy. Airbus Helicopter renamed its brand from Eurocopter, subsidiary of Airbus Group.
Airbus Helicopter UH-72A Lakota of US Army
The EC645 T2 are scheduled to be delivered in 2016 and 2017 for Airbus Helicopter EC725 fleet.
Mexican Air Force Airbus Helicopter EC725
The EC725 is a full-sized military multi-role helicopter with 11 tonnes payload and heavy arms. This has proven in Afghanistan warfare, multi-purpose and versatile helicopter.
Meanwhile, the EC645 T2 is medium-sized helicopter, promising great power, endurance, range and payload ability. It can be operated in high altitude and hot air environment.
Airbus Helicopter EC645 T2 With Military Livery
Airbus Helicopter UH-72A Lakota is a successor of older EC145, and powered by Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines. The UH-72A Lakota is a multi-role mission helicopter. The helicopter promising reliability, capability and operational capability for the Army.
Thailand To Buy Airbus Helicopter UH-72A Lakota
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Boeing releases its third-quarter revenue report increased 7 % compared to the same period last year.
This equal to USD 23.8 billion of money and same things happened in operating revenue, 13 % increased or USD 2.4 billion.
Jim McNerney, Boeing CEO, said that our strong performance delivering significant growth in earning per share as well as order backlog to the new record at USD 490 billion.
Until now, Boeing records new order of 501 commercial aircraft and won NASA contract for Commercial Crew program. There is no report pertaining military and other division revenue in Boeing.
Boeing's Commercial Aircraft Division enjoys increment of revenue up to USD 16 billion. Seems Boeing are not impacted by Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8 issues.
In other hand, Boeing prepares another project for Boeing 777X. Boeing invested USD 1 billion to make composite wing center in Everett over one million square feet facility. The new facility is expected to full operation in 2016.
Boeing predicts about 1,200 new jobs will be created at new facility, especially Boeing 777X's project.
Boeing 777X is a successor of old Boeing 777 Series and being expected for first delivery in 2020. Boeing gets 300 orders of new aircraft as well as commitments from its customer around the world.
This equal to USD 23.8 billion of money and same things happened in operating revenue, 13 % increased or USD 2.4 billion.
Boeing's Everett Production Line
Jim McNerney, Boeing CEO, said that our strong performance delivering significant growth in earning per share as well as order backlog to the new record at USD 490 billion.
Until now, Boeing records new order of 501 commercial aircraft and won NASA contract for Commercial Crew program. There is no report pertaining military and other division revenue in Boeing.
Boeing's Commercial Aircraft Division enjoys increment of revenue up to USD 16 billion. Seems Boeing are not impacted by Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8 issues.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Everett
In other hand, Boeing prepares another project for Boeing 777X. Boeing invested USD 1 billion to make composite wing center in Everett over one million square feet facility. The new facility is expected to full operation in 2016.
Boeing predicts about 1,200 new jobs will be created at new facility, especially Boeing 777X's project.
Boeing 777X Scale Model
Boeing 777X is a successor of old Boeing 777 Series and being expected for first delivery in 2020. Boeing gets 300 orders of new aircraft as well as commitments from its customer around the world.
Boeing Financial Report and 777X Ground Breaking
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Qatar Airways unveils its first commercial flight with new Airbus A350-900 XWB.
In January 2015 Qatar Airways to operate A350-900 XWB on Doha to Frankfurt route. So be prepared to all aircraft enthusiasts to taste new extra widebody aircraft.
Spokeperson of Qatar Airways stated that they chose Frankfurt as first destination since the route is quite busy and will be good combination with A350's passengers capacity.
The aircraft will be classified in 36 seats business class and 247 seats in economy class. The first A350 is -900 variant and Qatar is on list order to receive even larger -1000 series which allowed to carry more passengers.
Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of Qatar Airways says the A350 XWB will be the game changer in aviation industry. He added that Qatar Airways to realize the average age fleet of five years, so they order more Boeing and Airbus aircraft to replace old fleet and keep company in competition track.
Qatar Airways has another 80 A350-900 XWBs on list order and expected to receive additional eight A350-900 XWBs in 2015.
In other hand, there are another gulf air's route to be released soon. They plan to open Doha-Djibouti by end this October and Doha-Asmara in Eritrea in December 2014.
Qatar Airways is one of the top airline in the world, operating about 137 aircraft and serve more than 140 destinations worldwide. Recently Qatar Airways just received super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 and soon to be operated.
In January 2015 Qatar Airways to operate A350-900 XWB on Doha to Frankfurt route. So be prepared to all aircraft enthusiasts to taste new extra widebody aircraft.
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 XWB First Livery
Spokeperson of Qatar Airways stated that they chose Frankfurt as first destination since the route is quite busy and will be good combination with A350's passengers capacity.
The aircraft will be classified in 36 seats business class and 247 seats in economy class. The first A350 is -900 variant and Qatar is on list order to receive even larger -1000 series which allowed to carry more passengers.
Economy Class Seat Configuration in A350-900 XWB
Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of Qatar Airways says the A350 XWB will be the game changer in aviation industry. He added that Qatar Airways to realize the average age fleet of five years, so they order more Boeing and Airbus aircraft to replace old fleet and keep company in competition track.
Qatar Airways has another 80 A350-900 XWBs on list order and expected to receive additional eight A350-900 XWBs in 2015.
First Livery of Qatar Airways A350-900 XWB
In other hand, there are another gulf air's route to be released soon. They plan to open Doha-Djibouti by end this October and Doha-Asmara in Eritrea in December 2014.
Qatar Airways is one of the top airline in the world, operating about 137 aircraft and serve more than 140 destinations worldwide. Recently Qatar Airways just received super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 and soon to be operated.
Qatar Airways Releases A350-900 XWB's First Route
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21 October 2014. The new combat helicopter of Royal Australian Navy arrived in HMAS Albatross, Naval Air Station in Nowra, New South Wales.
Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime combat helicopter has been delivered from US Navy Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. In this naval station, the Royal Australian Navy crew also experiencing training with famous US Navy Romeo squadrons.
This is a part of purchase agreement between two countries, worth to USD 2.7 billion contains US military Sales of 24 shipborne helicopters. Australia received first two Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk in December 2013.
The MH-60R to replace the old fleet Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk and all of order is expected to be finished and delivered in 2017.
Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's cargo used transported the MH-60R. Thanks to the spacious cargo and massive air lifter capability.
Commodore Vince Di Pietro, commander fleet air arm, said that it is fantastic welcoming new member of the fleet to its home.
Following the further work, US Navy Romeo will come to the Australia providing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capability to the new fleet. Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk equipped by Mk54 torpedoes provided by Raytheon and Lockheed AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, this is a special missile for air-to-surface/ground combat.
Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime combat helicopter has been delivered from US Navy Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. In this naval station, the Royal Australian Navy crew also experiencing training with famous US Navy Romeo squadrons.
Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R of Royal Australian Navy
This is a part of purchase agreement between two countries, worth to USD 2.7 billion contains US military Sales of 24 shipborne helicopters. Australia received first two Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk in December 2013.
The MH-60R to replace the old fleet Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk and all of order is expected to be finished and delivered in 2017.
Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seawahk at Hangar
Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's cargo used transported the MH-60R. Thanks to the spacious cargo and massive air lifter capability.
Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R While Unloading From Boeing C-17
Commodore Vince Di Pietro, commander fleet air arm, said that it is fantastic welcoming new member of the fleet to its home.
Following the further work, US Navy Romeo will come to the Australia providing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capability to the new fleet. Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk equipped by Mk54 torpedoes provided by Raytheon and Lockheed AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, this is a special missile for air-to-surface/ground combat.
Royal Australian Navy Received MH-60R Combat Helicopter
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Mitsubishi Aircraft has revealed new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) on roll out ceremony at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Komaki, Nagoya.
The MRJ is the first Japanese commercial aircraft in last 50 years, Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engines was special built powering the MRJ.
Mitsubishi colors the aircraft with special signature red, black and gold livery along its fuselage. The colors are just right on its streamline fuselage shaped.
Nobuo Kishi, Mitsubishi Aircraft chief engineer said that they also prepared another two prototypes for flight testing. Second one on wing to fuselage join process and another one is working on fuselage sections.
The first prototype of MRJ has been passed all of assembly process and engines installation in last few months.
The first flight and flight test plan on second quarter in 2015. Mitsubishi prepares about seven prototypes to pass the certification requirements in flight test.
Two MRJs for ground test and another five aircraft for flight tests purpose.
The MRJ is expected to enter full operation in early of 2017 and able to compete with another regional jet e.g Embraer E-Jets.
This regional jet aircraft able to carry about 70 to 90 passengers in short range flight. The sleek design and powerful engines promising good performance in fuel efficiency, noise as well as emissions.
The MRJ is the first Japanese commercial aircraft in last 50 years, Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engines was special built powering the MRJ.
Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) Press Release
Mitsubishi colors the aircraft with special signature red, black and gold livery along its fuselage. The colors are just right on its streamline fuselage shaped.
Nobuo Kishi, Mitsubishi Aircraft chief engineer said that they also prepared another two prototypes for flight testing. Second one on wing to fuselage join process and another one is working on fuselage sections.
The first prototype of MRJ has been passed all of assembly process and engines installation in last few months.
The first flight and flight test plan on second quarter in 2015. Mitsubishi prepares about seven prototypes to pass the certification requirements in flight test.
Two MRJs for ground test and another five aircraft for flight tests purpose.
The MRJ is expected to enter full operation in early of 2017 and able to compete with another regional jet e.g Embraer E-Jets.
MRJ Posses in Hangar in Roll Out Ceremony
This regional jet aircraft able to carry about 70 to 90 passengers in short range flight. The sleek design and powerful engines promising good performance in fuel efficiency, noise as well as emissions.
Mitsubishi Reveals Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ)
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The largest carrier in United States, Delta Airlines announces its plan to retire all jumbo jet Boeing 747-400 from operation.
Delta plans to end all of Boeing 747-400 service by 2017. Currently they have sixteen of them on running.
Ed Bastian, Delta president said that trans-pacific flights even higher on these days. Purchasing new Airbus A330 Series in 2016 will help Delta to cover retirement of jumbo jet Boeing 747s.
Boeing 747-400 is a large and accommodative in capacity but less in fuel efficiency. Airlines tend to invest bigger in new purchase rather than maintain the old aircraft.
Some analyst state that Boeing likely have to stop of its iconic jumbo jet Boeing 747 series soon. In Seattle, Boeing 747s rate production is 1.5 aircraft per month, lower than early 1990 about six aircraft per month.
The newest variant of Boeing 747 Series is Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, Lufthansa and Air China is the first two customers who used this aircraft. There are Korean Air and Transaero of Russia on list order of the same aircraft.
In opposite way, many airlines decided to replace its Boeing 747s fleet with Boeing 777 Series or Boeing 787 Series. Nowadays, extra widebody aircraft could compete double decker capacity and way much better in fuel efficiency.
Delta plans to end all of Boeing 747-400 service by 2017. Currently they have sixteen of them on running.
Delta Airlines Boeing 747-400 While Approaching
Ed Bastian, Delta president said that trans-pacific flights even higher on these days. Purchasing new Airbus A330 Series in 2016 will help Delta to cover retirement of jumbo jet Boeing 747s.
Boeing 747-400 is a large and accommodative in capacity but less in fuel efficiency. Airlines tend to invest bigger in new purchase rather than maintain the old aircraft.
Some analyst state that Boeing likely have to stop of its iconic jumbo jet Boeing 747 series soon. In Seattle, Boeing 747s rate production is 1.5 aircraft per month, lower than early 1990 about six aircraft per month.
The newest variant of Boeing 747 Series is Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, Lufthansa and Air China is the first two customers who used this aircraft. There are Korean Air and Transaero of Russia on list order of the same aircraft.
In opposite way, many airlines decided to replace its Boeing 747s fleet with Boeing 777 Series or Boeing 787 Series. Nowadays, extra widebody aircraft could compete double decker capacity and way much better in fuel efficiency.
Delta To Retire Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 Series
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16 October 2014. Northrop Grumman plans to another flight test new MQ-4C Triton, the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System). The platform is still same with RQ-4 Global Hawk, maritime derivative of the high altitude.
Apparently, this is the second prototype to enter the flight test. First prototype has completed its flight test in last September.
The first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton flew from Northrop's facility in San Diego to Naval Air Station in Maryland. Second prototype also plans to do the same route test.
Following the next prototype in the next few weeks after the second prototype completed.
The results of flight test will be used by US Navy to decide whether using this UAS in full operation in 2017.
For this project Northrop Grumman received USD 13.5 billion contract contains 5 (five) prototype aircraft and 65 production aircraft.
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton able to carry maritime surveillance payload, including active radar and receiver tools. These avionics systems are built by Northrop Grumman. In addition, the successor of RQ-4 Global Hawk also has de-icing systems in wing and strengthened air frames.
If so, this aircraft will be paired with Boeing P-8A Poseidon for surveillance mission. The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton will responsible to maritime surveillance in West and East Coasts as well as Guam to San Diego to Sicily.
Apparently, this is the second prototype to enter the flight test. First prototype has completed its flight test in last September.
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Flight Test
The first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton flew from Northrop's facility in San Diego to Naval Air Station in Maryland. Second prototype also plans to do the same route test.
Following the next prototype in the next few weeks after the second prototype completed.
The results of flight test will be used by US Navy to decide whether using this UAS in full operation in 2017.
For this project Northrop Grumman received USD 13.5 billion contract contains 5 (five) prototype aircraft and 65 production aircraft.
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton able to carry maritime surveillance payload, including active radar and receiver tools. These avionics systems are built by Northrop Grumman. In addition, the successor of RQ-4 Global Hawk also has de-icing systems in wing and strengthened air frames.
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
If so, this aircraft will be paired with Boeing P-8A Poseidon for surveillance mission. The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton will responsible to maritime surveillance in West and East Coasts as well as Guam to San Diego to Sicily.
Northrop Grumman To Fly MQ-4C Triton's Second Prototype
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