An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 190th Fighter Squadron, Boise, Idaho, banks left, after completing training, to depart the Utah Test and Training Range West of Hill Air Force Base, Utah on June 21, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras/Released)

A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, parks after returning from a flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 16, 2017. The 23rd EBS conducted the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the unit celebrated its 100th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Tassili Airlines today announced an order for three Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at over $294 million at list prices, at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

"The 737 has played a critical role in the development of Tassili Airlines. We have grown from an oil charter operation to become a scheduled passenger airline, connecting North Africa with mainland Europe," said Mr. Belkacem Harchaoui, Chief Executive of Tassili Airlines. "This order signifies an important next step in the development of the airline as we look to the future, adding additional capacity on to existing and new routes across the Maghreb, into France and beyond."

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling versions of the highly successful Next-Generation 737 family, the most technologically advanced single-aisle airplane family. Tassili Airlines' new 737s will feature the Boeing Sky Interior, the 787 Dreamliner inspired cabin. On board, passengers will enjoy a greater sense of spaciousness with decorative sculpted sidewalls, larger window reveals, LED mood lighting and larger pivot overhead stowage bins.

"We are pleased that Tassili Airlines continues to show its commitment to the 737 following its first order with us for four 737-800s which delivered in 2011," said Van Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737's unmatched performance and dispatch reliability are crucial for Tassili's scheduled and charter operations, flying to and from a very challenging environment across North Africa."

LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and AerCap announced an order for 15 737 MAX 10s at the 2017 Paris Air Show. Under the agreement, AerCap will convert 15 of its current 737 MAX airplanes into MAX 10s.

Aercap currently has 100 737 MAX airplanes on order. Earlier this week, the leasing company announced an order for an additional 30 787-9 Dreamliners.

"AerCap sees the value in both our single-aisle and widebody airplanes and we're excited to have them join the launch group for the 737 MAX 10," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Global Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We appreciate AerCap's commitment to Boeing products throughout the Paris Air Show and endorsement of the newest member of the 737 MAX family."

Like all of Boeing's 737 MAX models, the 737 MAX 10 incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, the Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history.

LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Ruili Airlines today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for 20 737 MAX airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show.

The airplanes, valued at approximately $2.2 billion at current list prices, will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.

"We are very excited about adding more 737 MAX airplanes to our fleet," said Xie Jinguo, General Manager, Ruili Airlines. "The 737 MAX's promised efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort make it a very compelling airplane for us in our domestic and regional network."

Launched in May 2014, Ruili Airlines operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 737 airplanes on 28 domestic routes with 76 daily departures. The start-up carrier plans to expand its fleet to 40 aircraft by the end of 2020.

"We have been impressed by the remarkable development of Ruili Airlines over the past three years," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Global Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are honored to continue playing an important role in Ruili's long-term success with the addition of the 737 MAX. The airplanes will further strengthen Ruili's network by adding more domestic and regional routes in the years to come."

Today's agreement from Ruili Airlines continues the momentum of the 737 MAX in the marketplace.

The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the single-aisle market.

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

AirAsia has signed an agreement with Airbus to order an additional 14 A320ceo aircraft to meet higher than expected near-term growth on the carrier?s regional network. The contract, which is subject to AirAsia board approval, was announced at the Paris Air Show today.

Today?s announcement will see the total number of A320 Family aircraft ordered by AirAsia rise to 592, reaffirming its position as the largest airline customer for the Airbus single aisle product line. To date, 171 A320ceo and eight A320neo have already been delivered to the airline and are flying with its units in Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Tony Fernandes, AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer said, ?Demand is very strong in AirAsia?s traditional countries, but now we have Indonesia, Philippines and India doing extremely well. The robust demand has led us to expand our fleet, and Airbus has been a great partner in finding us slots. We still need to find more aircraft to expand our regional reach and are actively sourcing from the leasing market. The competitive environment is at its best, coupled with a stable oil price. With the lowest cost in the world, AirAsia is back on aggressive growth."

?We are pleased to announce our latest agreement from AirAsia,? said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft. ?We are proud that the A320 Family has played an important role in the success of AirAsia, providing the efficiency and reliability needed for the airline to keep its costs as low as possible. We look forward to working with AirAsia as it continues on its exciting journey, enabling more people to fly, more often, and at affordable cost.?

The A320 Family is the world?s best-selling single aisle product line. To date, the Family has won over 13,000 orders and more than 7,600 aircraft have been delivered to some 400 customers and operators worldwide. With one aircraft in four sizes (A318, A319, A320 and A321), the A320 Family seats from 100 to 240 passengers. The Family features the widest cabin in the single aisle market with 18? wide seats in Economy as standard.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Wing sits on the flight line at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 22, 2017. The KC-135R is decorated in a special tiger configuration celebrating the 141st's 100th Anniversary. The unit traces it's tiger logo to Capt. Hobey Baker, a former 141st Aero Squadron Commander in WWI, who played hockey and football for the Princeton Tigers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo's by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)


A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron (HM) 14, conducts an aerial refuel off the coast of N.C., June 21, 2017. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 performed air to air refueling exercises with HM-14 in a joint effort to improve interservice readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fires flares during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 21, 2017. The F-15, a component of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 21, 2017. The F-22, a component of the Global Strike Task Force, supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

A French Dassault Rafale performs for a crowd of nearly 100,000 people at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership in aerospace technology to an international audience. By participating, the U.S. hopes to promote standardization and interoperability of equipment with their NATO allies and international partners. This year marks the 52nd Paris Air Show and the event features more than 100 aircraft from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo's/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)


A U.S. F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs for a crowd of nearly 100,000 people at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership in aerospace technology to an international audience. By participating, the U.S. hopes to promote standardization and interoperability of equipment with their NATO allies and international partners. This year marks the 52nd Paris Air Show and the event features more than 100 aircraft from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 22, 2017)
A crane moves the lower stern into place on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. John F. Kennedy is the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier which is now 50 percent structurally complete. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

23 June 2017
The arrival of the first Typhoon aircraft, part of a batch of 12 of the combat jets scheduled to be delivered to the Sultanate of Oman, was marked with a ceremony, held on June 21 2017 in the presence of the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman - Air Vice-Marshal Mattar bin Ali bin Mattar Al Obaidani, at Adam Air Base, Oman.

The Sultanate of Oman announced its decision to purchase 12 Eurofighter Typhoon and eight Hawk aircraft in December 2012.

The delivery follows an official roll-out event held on 15 May 2017 at BAE Systems? site at Warton, UK, during which the first Typhoon and Hawk aircraft were formally presented to the customer in front of an invited audience including His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Saud al Busaidi, the Sultanate of Oman?s Minister Responsible For Defence Affairs (MRDA), and the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman.

Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft currently available on the world market and can be deployed in the full spectrum of air operations including air policing, peace support and high intensity conflict.

Hawk is the lead-in fast jet trainer aircraft of choice for 18 international customers. A total of 1,020 Hawk aircraft have been sold or are on order around the globe.

Eurofighter Typhoon is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft currently available on the world...

Duggy

My Toyota is fantastic !

Yesterday at Caldwell Industrial Airport the P-47 Thunderbolt "Dottie Mae" flew it's first flight in 72 years after being recovered from a lake in Austria where it crashed and sank in 1945!

In the picture are Bob Nightingale (helped with the recovery), Jack (owner), Mike Breshear (restorer), and Johnny Maloney (test pilot).
From here- https://www.facebook.com/WarhawkMuseum/photos/pcb.10155359572689463/10155359572109463/?type=3&theater

OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 24, 2017) Volunteers from the Historic Flight Foundation, based out of Paine Field international airport, demonstrate the folding wings of the Grumman TBM-3E Avenger aircraft during Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) open house. The open house is held in honor of NASWI's 75th anniversary and invites the public out to learn about past, current and future operations of the air station. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

Here in Canada.
Y2-K Spitfire Mk IX first flight - June 7, 2017

A Four-Ship formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 23 June, 2017, as part of a commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the 55th Fighter Squadrons activation. The formation consisted of the wing flagship aircraft from the 55th, 77th, and 79th fighter squadrons all stationed at Shaw AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo's by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)


MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, fully loaded with 10 GBU-32 1,000 pound bombs, launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 25, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mario Coto/Released)

Twin AV-8B Harrier short take off-vertical landing jets welcome a Pacific sunset on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2017. The Harriers belong to Marine Attack Squadron 311, which is slated to be the last Harrier squadron deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy?s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)

26 June.
Donauw?rth, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters, stationed in Laupheim, are operated by the Bundeswehr special forces. As the launch customer, the Bundeswehr ordered 15 of these high-performance helicopters in 2013 as part of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) Special Operations Forces (SOF) project and received the first aircraft at the end of 2015. With this final delivery, Airbus Helicopters has completed the entire programme within the specified time schedule and budget.

?The LUH SOF project is an excellent example of what a constructive cooperation between the Bundeswehr, the authorities and industry can achieve,? said Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters in Germany. ?I would like to thank all of our partners for the efficient and successful cooperation, and will be delighted to push ahead in this spirit with the implementation of further programmes. I wish the Bundeswehr special forces all the best when using their new helicopters.?

The H145M is the military version of the tried-and-tested, light twin-engine H145 civil helicopter that was first delivered in 2014. The entire H145 fleet has now clocked up more than 50,000 flight hours. With a maximum take-off weight of 3.7 tonnes, the agile H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including transport, supply, surveillance, air rescue, armed reconnaissance and medical evacuation. The Bundeswehr?s H145M LUH SOF helicopters are equipped with a fast roping system to transport special forces, a high-performance camera system for reconnaissance, as well as equipment for fire support during deployment, enabling special forces to use the helicopters in a wide variety of new fields. Furthermore, the helicopter?s ballistic protection and electronic countermeasures system offers a high level of security during deployment.

The helicopters were developed for day and night use and capable of operating in adverse conditions. Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines, the H145M is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). In addition, the helicopter is equipped with the Helionix digital avionics suite which, alongside innovative flight data management, includes a high-performance 4-axis autopilot, which considerably reduces pilot workload during missions. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145M the quietest helicopter in its class.

In 2015, Airbus Helicopters also concluded a comprehensive cooperative service contract with the Bundeswehr, providing support to the customer until at least 2021. Airbus Helicopters' responsibilities include managing and implementing maintenance and repair work, supplying spare parts and ensuring airworthiness. The fact that more than 3,900 flight hours have already been logged speaks for the choice of support concept, the good working relationship and the reliability of the helicopters.

?It is evident that this kind of performance-related support contributes to the system?s high level of availability for troops,? explained Wolfgang Schoder. ?This close cooperation between industry and operator has proven its worth in the civil sector and is also becoming increasingly important for military customers. There is still more potential to be realised with the Bundeswehr in this area.?

Other countries having ordered the H145M are the Republic of Serbia with nine units and Thailand with five.

News Article / June 26, 2017
From the Royal Canadian Air Force

Exercise Maple Flag 50, the Royal Canadian Air Force?s largest and most complex international training event of the year, concluded June 23, 2017, at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta.

The exercise began on May 29 and brought together nearly 1,600 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel from across the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Army, and more than 500 personnel from four allied and partner nations along with multiple aircraft including:

From Canada: CF-18 Hornet fighters, CH-147F Chinook helicopters, CH-146 Griffon helicopters, CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft, CC-130T Hercules air-to-air refueling and transport aircraft, and contracted Dornier Alpha Jets
From France: A400M heavy tactical airlift aircraft and E-3 Sentry airborne command and control aircraft
From the Republic of Singapore: F-16 Falcon fighters
From the United States: F-16 Falcon fighters and E-3 Sentry airborne command and control aircraft

?The training received by Canadian and international aircrew during Exercise Maple Flag is invaluable,? said Brigadier-General Sean Boyle, the acting commander of 1 Canadian Air Division. ?This kind of cooperation between the air forces of partner nations better prepares our respective fighter communities to operate at home and abroad. For the RCAF, it only adds to our agility, reach and ability to integrate with partners while delivering air power wherever it is needed.?

Participation in Exercise Maple Flag enhances the readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces to undertake missions at the direction of the Government of Canada, alongside our partners and allies.

?Exercise Maple Flag 50 has been a showcase event for the RCAF, and has been a remarkable opportunity for the Lakeland region of Alberta to support a world-class training event for our crews and those of our allies,? said Colonel Paul Doyle, 4 Wing?s commander. ?The success of this year?s Maple Flag is a great indication of the growth potential for this exercise into the future.

?My thanks to the entire Cold Lake Defence Team for their hard work and support to this exercise and to our neighbours of the Lakeland for being such tremendous hosts.?

The goal of the exercise was to hone a multitude of skills within a realistic, evolving and challenging operating environment, enabling all participants to become an Agile and Integrated force, with the Reach and Power (AIRPower) to achieve the mission.

Some notable statistics from Exercise Maple Flag 50 include:

Sorties flown: 1108
Air-to-air fuel transferred: 458,600 pounds
Total hours flown: 1897.1
Live munitions dropped: 76
Inert/simulated munitions dropped: 300
Number of simulated air-to-air kills: For the coalition, 760; for the opposition, 109

Participants from allied and partner forces included:

The British Army
The French Air Force
The Republic of Singapore Air Force
The United States Air Force
The United States Air Force Reserve
The United States Marine Corps

26 Jun 2017
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:

?This is a historic moment for the UK as our new aircraft carrier takes to sea for the very first time. This floating fortress is by far the most powerful ship ever built in Britain that will enable us to tackle multiple and changing threats across the globe.

?HMS Queen Elizabeth is an enduring example of British imagination, ingenuity, invention that will help keep us safe for decades to come. She is built by the best, crewed by the best and will deliver for Britain.

?For the next fifty years she will deploy around the world, demonstrating British power and our commitment to confronting the emerging challenges from a dangerous world. The whole country can be proud of this national achievement. ?

Three years after she was officially named by Her Majesty The Queen, the Nation?s future flagship will spend an initial period of around six weeks at sea to test the fundamentals of the ship. The sea trials will monitor speed, manoeuvrability, power and propulsion as well as undertaking weapons trials and additional tests on her levels of readiness.

Following this initial period, HMS Queen Elizabeth will return to Rosyth for further testing and maintenance before heading back to sea for a second stage which aims to test her Mission Systems. She will transit to her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base to be handed over to the Royal Navy later this year.

Admiral Sir Philip Jones First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff said:

?This is a hugely significant moment for the Royal Navy, for all our Armed Forces and for our island nation. Once in service HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the largest aircraft carrier in the world outside the United States, and the first designed from the outset to operate a fifth generation aircraft.

?Already this ship represents the best of the UK?s industrial and engineering expertise, and once in service she will symbolise our military power and authority in the world for decades to come. There is still much work to do between now and then, but be in no doubt: a new era of British maritime power is about to begin.?

HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest and most powerful warship ever constructed for the Royal Navy. The ship will operate with a crew of approximately 700, increasing to the full complement of 1,600 when aircraft are in operation. The Ship?s Company moved on board earlier this month. Working alongside industry colleagues, they have been familiarising themselves with the new ship and the high tech systems on board as well as undergoing training.

Jon Pearson, Ship Delivery Director HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH said:

?The QE Class programme demonstrates our pride and commitment to deliver these highly capable aircraft carriers to the Royal Navy.
?The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth marks an exciting stage in the programme and is the first real opportunity to put the carrier?s outstanding capability to the test, demonstrating the best of British engineering and manufacturing.?

HMS Queen Elizabeth?s sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales is structurally complete and is currently in the outfitting phase of her programme. The Class will be the centrepiece of Britain?s maritime capability. Each aircraft carrier, coupled with the F-35B Lightning aircraft, will form an integral part of the UK?s Carrier Strike capability. The vessels will transform the UK?s ability to project power around the World, whether independently or working closely with our allies, on operations ranging from high intensity warfighting to providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

Two Belgian Air Force F-16A Fighting Falcons fly in formation after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 23, 2017. Belgian F-16s have been deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since October 2014 and recently reached 8,000 flight hours in the coalition mission to destroy ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

A Belgian Air Force F-16A Fighting Falcon departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 23, 2017. Belgian F-16s have been deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since October 2014 and recently reached 8,000 flight hours in the coalition mission to destroy ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)


A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 23, 2017. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)


COATESVILLE, Pa., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Korea Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its second S-92? helicopter for search and rescue following a ceremony today. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT).

The South Korea Coast Guard has operated a single S-92 helicopter since March 2014. To date, that aircraft has flown more than 850 flight hours, saving more than 30 lives flying search and rescue and emergency medical transport missions.

Most recently, on June 2, a 50-year old man was rescued from a ship by the Korea Coast Guard's S-92 helicopter. A dispatched crew responded to the distress call, reached the victim, and safely transported him to a hospital for care in just 30 minutes. The victim is recovering.

"The safety and performance of our current S-92 aircraft has truly provided reliability when it comes to the time-sensitive mission of saving lives," said the South Korea Coast Guard's Senior Superintendent and Factory Acceptance Test Inspection Team Lead, Kim Youngmo. "We look forward to putting this new aircraft into operations to continue performing our mission."

"We are honored by your trust in Sikorsky and in our S-92 helicopter when performing these critical missions," said Audrey Brady, general manager, Sikorsky Coatesville Operations. "We look forward to continuing our relationship and, as always, we are committed to providing world class support to your fleet."

Following the aircraft's shipment to South Korea, aircrews will conduct training in-country. The aircraft is expected to enter service by year-end.

Since 2004, Sikorsky has delivered more than 275 S-92 helicopters, predominantly to operators serving the worldwide offshore oil and gas industry, and for civil search and rescue operations. Eleven nations fly the S-92 helicopter for their head of state missions. In May 2014, Sikorsky was selected to build the next U.S. Presidential Helicopter Fleet, the world's most advanced executive transport helicopter, using the S-92 platform.

Toulouse, Tuesday 27th June 2017? Vietnam?s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 10 A320ceo aircraft ordered directly from Airbus.

The aircraft was handed over to the airline in Toulouse today and will join an existing fleet of 12 leased A320s flying with the airline.

Jetstar Pacific, based at Ho Chi Minh City, is a joint venture between Vietnam Airlines (70%) and the Qantas Group (30%). It currently operates a total of 36 domestic and international routes. It is part of the larger Jetstar Group that connects more than 80 destinations in 17 countries. Other carriers in the Jetstar Group are Jetstar Airways (Australia), Jetstar Japan (Japan), Jetstar Asia (Singapore).

The A320 Family is the world?s best-selling single aisle product line. To date, the Family has won over 13,000 orders and more than 7,600 aircraft have been delivered to some 400 customers and operators worldwide. With one aircraft in four sizes (A318, A319, A320 and A321), the A320 Family seats from 100 to 240 passengers. The Family features the widest cabin in the single aisle market with 18? wide seats in Economy as standard.

The new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper is loaded with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb and a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition April 13, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. On 23 June, 2017, the latest version of the MQ-9 Reaper, the Block 5 variant, was successfully flown in combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The aircrew flew a sortie of over 16 hours with a full payload of weapons including GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. During the mission, the crew employed one GBU-38 and two Hellfires while providing hours of armed reconnaissance for supported ground forces. The Block 5 is equipped with improved electrical and communications systems which provides better software and hardware upgrades for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

06.28.2017
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike) as the ship prepares to moor for a scheduled port visit. Ike is conducting a port visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of the Canada 150 anniversary celebration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Neo Greene III)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2017) Sailors attach a pallet of ordnance to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the ?Blackjacks? of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD . Makin Island is conducting a post-deployment ammunition off-load off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer)

The 121st Air Refueling Wing provides aerial refueling to the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the Air Force Thunderbirds for their return trip to Nellis Air Force Base June 26, 2017. The 121st ARW has 12 KC-135 Statotankers assigned and uses them to enable air power around the globe. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform maintenance on an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 26, 2017. In April, 2017 18 new canvas-toped sun shelters were built for the 1st Fighter Wing to provide shelter for Airmen on the flightline who working on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 27th Fighter Wing finish inspecting an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 26, 2017. The newly built sun shelters are equipped with lights that illuminate the entire aircraft during hours of darkness, allowing those working under them to have better visualization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

June 28
Donauw?rth - Last month, Airbus delivered the final two of four helicopters from the H145 family ordered by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. The contract with the South Oil Company, a government owned company of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, was signed in June 2014. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has selected Airbus as its helicopter provider for its aviation department. The aircraft will be mainly operated from Baghdad and in the province of Basrah, supporting a variety of missions including surveillance, EMS and Passenger Transport.

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs from the 17th Special Operations Squadron line up in a four-aircraft formation during a mass launch training mission June 22, 2017 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Routine flights and airdrops are conducted to maintain proficiency and training certifications for prospective missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 flies over the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 makes an arrested laying on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike). Ike is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 26, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 flies next to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is underway during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 27, 2017. The B-52, a component of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 27, 2017. The B-52, a component of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fires flares during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 27, 2017. The F-15, a component of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, supports U.S. and coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)



SEATTLE, June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Norwegian celebrated the delivery today of the airline's first two 737 MAX 8s. Norwegian is the first European carrier to take delivery of the 737 MAX and will deploy the airplanes on transatlantic flights between northern Europe and the east coast of the United States.

"We have been eagerly awaiting the delivery of our Boeing 737 MAX, and we are overjoyed to have it join our fleet today," said Bj?rn Kjos, Norwegian's Chief Executive Officer. "We are the first European airline to operate this brand-new aircraft, and we're also the first airline in the world to operate it to and from the United States. This aircraft allows us to open up new, unserved routes and offer both Americans and Europeans even more affordable transatlantic fares. It will also provide our passengers with a quieter onboard experience, whilst it significantly reduces both fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions."

Norwegian is the sixth largest low-cost carrier in the world and flies over 500 routes to more than 150 destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Thailand, the Caribbean and the US. It currently operates a fleet of more than 100 Next-Generation 737-800s and over a dozen 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners. The Oslo-headquartered carrier also has unfilled orders for 108 737 MAX 8s and 19 787-9s.

"The 737 MAX 8 is a significant addition to Norwegian's fleet, enabling the airline to start the next chapter in its incredible growth story of low-cost, long-haul travel," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Kevin McAllister. "It is a tremendous honor that a brand as innovative as Norwegian will be the first European carrier to fly the 737 MAX, and we are certain that this airplane will play a key role in its continued success."

The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the single-aisle market.

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

It is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history.