EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first 777-300ER (Extended Range) to China Southern Airlines, Asia's largest airline in fleet size and number of passengers carried. The new airplane is the first of 10 777-300ERs China Southern has on order with Boeing.

"The 777-300ER's long-haul capability is a perfect fit for our network expansion plans as it will enable us serve our existing long-range markets more efficiently and open new routes in the future," said Zhang Zifang, Chief Operating Officer, China Southern Airlines. "The 777-300ER will support the development of Guangzhou as our main international hub and will be a vital part of our 'Canton Route' services."

China Southern plans to operate its first 777-300ER on its new North America route, where it will be able to directly connect passengers in the southern region of China to the eastern coast of the United States.

"We are honored to play a part in China Southern's growing success and proud to celebrate this milestone together," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for Northeast Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777-300ER is a great choice for China Southern. Its combination of efficiency, industry-leading reliability and award-winning cabin design will continue to help China Southern generate more revenue and provide a superior passenger experience."

China Southern has configured its new 777-300ER to feature four distinct cabins. On board passengers will find four first class seats, 34 business class seats, 44 premium economy seats and 227 economy seats, for a total of 309 passengers.

The Boeing 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. The 777-300ER extends the 777 family's span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market. The airplane can fly up to 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 kilometers) and is equipped with GE90-115B engines, the world's most powerful commercial jet engine.

China Southern Airlines, based in Guangzhou, has been a valued Boeing customer for 25 years. In 2013, China Southern was the first Chinese carrier to operate 787 Dreamliner. The airline was the first carrier in Asia to operate the 777 in 1995 and the first to operate 777s on nonstop routes across the Pacific Ocean, connecting Guangzhou and Los Angeles.

China Southern was the first Chinese carrier to take direct delivery of the 757-200, 777-200, 777-200ER (Extended Range), 777 Freighter and 747-400 Freighter from Boeing.

Goodbye to Stealth ??
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18, 2014 -- The U.S. Navy recently tested, for the first time on a Boeing [NYSE: BA] F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor that will find hard-to-detect targets over long distances.

Boeing and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] are developing and integrating IRST, an essential upgrade to the combat capability of the Navy?s Super Hornets.

"Adding an advanced infrared sensor to the Super Hornet broadens the Navy's warfighting ability," Navy F/A-18 Program Manager Capt. Frank Morley said. "Combined with the Super Hornet's advanced radar and the Growler's electronic attack radar jamming ability, IRST will allow the fleet to dominate the skies in all threat environments."

"We continually evolve the aircraft to outpace future adversaries," says Tim Adrian, IRST F/A-18 program manager. "When radar isn't an option, this upgrade allows operators to locate targets and deploy the best weapon for the mission."

The IRST system is being developed under a $135 million contract awarded in 2011 and is currently planned to be deployed by 2017. The technology was initially tested last year on a Boeing King Air test aircraft, which helped reduce costs by advancing the technology before installation on Super Hornets.

"The success of this first flight and the test flights before it highlights the maturity of the next-generation IRST system that Lockheed Martin and Boeing are delivering to the U.S. Navy today to support Navy Carrier Strike Group objectives," said Ken Fuhr, director of fixed wing programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

The combat-proven Super Hornet provides unequaled air dominance and precision strike capability. The EA-18G Growler, derived from the Super Hornet, is the United States' newest and most advanced airborne electronic attack platform. The Navy plans to fly these aircraft until about 2040.

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As part of Cold Response 14, Norwegian troops demonstrate their live-fire capabilities to a group of distinguished visitors, March 11, 2014. Cold Response 14, is a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 service members from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehe**** high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the service members are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden.

Some old news, but fascinating.

Meanwhile in North Korea.
Kim Jong-un checks out his air force's top guns

Belarusian MiG-29's with Russian AWACS A-50 and Su-27's over Belarus