Istanbul, April 28, 2014 ? Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Turkish Airlines celebrated the Turkish flag-carrier?s 75th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737 airplane. The 737-800 arrived at Turkish Airlines? base at Istanbul?s Ataturk Airport on Saturday and is the latest addition to the Southern European carrier?s growing fleet of more than 100 Boeing airplanes.

The no. 1 A320neo began its final assembly process last month ? starting with the join-up of its forward and aft fuselage sections, which were produced at Airbus? St. Nazaire site in France and Hamburg, Germany facility respectively, then delivered to Toulouse.

This was followed by the mating of major aircraft structures produced at Airbus sites across Europe, including the wings (Broughton, UK); vertical tailplane (Stade, Germany); horizontal tailplane (Getafe, Spain); engine pylons (St. Eloi, France); and outer and inner flaps (Bremen, Germany). During recent activity, the main flight-test instrumentation equipment also was installed.

In parallel, the first A320neo jetliner?s PW1100G-JM engines are being prepared at Pratt & Whitney?s manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and will be delivered to Airbus in the coming months.

The A320neo incorporates many innovations, including latest-generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices ? which together deliver 15 per cent in fuel savings and a reduction of 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. With a total of more than 2,600 orders received from 50 customers since its 2010 launch, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 per cent of the market.

B-2 Spirit of Arizona taxis, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2 is powered by four General Electric F118-GE-100 engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane)

B-2 Spirit of New York takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Whiteman AFB is the only operational base for the B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane)

B-2 Spirit of California takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2?s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane)
(released April 30th)

Most expensive trans-Atlantic flight ???
LINK - http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Avro-Lancaster-Bomber-Flight-/251519471501?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item3a8fba8f8d#ht_193wt_1153

Konya, Turkey, May 2, 2014 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] this week delivered, on schedule, the second Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Turkish Armed Forces, further improving the country's self-defense capabilities.

The AEW&C aircraft arrived at Konya Air Base, the fleet's main operating base.

The first Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft was delivered Jan. 31, and a third will be delivered later this year. Boeing is scheduled to deliver the fourth aircraft for the program in 2015.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 maneuvers after being in-air refueled April 25, 2014, over the U.S. Central Command Area of responsibility by a KC-135 Stratotanker and aircrew from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The F-22 Raptor is an advanced capability aircraft that can be provided to the Combined Forces Air Component Commander within the region to enhance missions supporting stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)

It looks like "The Cold War" has returned

Also here in Canada, we have just sent six F-18's to Rumania.

With the A-10, probably going
This should be of interest.

In testing conducted at the US Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, CA from December 2013 - January 2014, a Brimstone-equipped MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) scored nine direct hits against stationary and maneuvering targets traveling at speeds as fast as 70 MPH, while launching from up to 7 miles away at altitudes as high as 20,000 feet - realistic "middle of the envelope" shot profiles.

These tests demonstrate how Brimstone's dual mode Semi-Active Laser and Active mmW radar seekers work in tandem to ensure direct hits, even against high speed and maneuvering targets.

Historic Australian Aircraft

HOT OFF THE PRESS........ Graham Hosking's Corsair has flown! A short flight was completed with another one to occur later today. Congratulations to the team who have worked to produce this beautiful airworthy Corsair! (Photo Credit to Rob Fox)

LINK - https://www.facebook.com/HistoricAustralianAircraft

Seattle, May 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Lufthansa celebrated the delivery of the German airline's 75th 747 on Wednesday.

"Lufthansa is proud to share this milestone with Boeing," said Nico Buchholz, executive vice president, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management. "The 747 is an amazing airplane and will continue to delight our passengers for many years to come, and provide them with the ultimate in comfort and efficiency."

Lufthansa is the launch customer for the 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner and took delivery of the first one in April 2012. The airplane delivered Wednesday is Lufthansa's 13th 747-8 Intercontinental. The airline currently flies the 747 to 22 destinations in 10 countries. Over the years, Lufthansa has ordered a total of 81 747s.

Lufthansa's first 747 ? a 747-100 ? was delivered in 1970. The airline was also the first to order the 747-200 Freighter.

"Boeing and Lufthansa have a long and proud history of working together to bring new innovations to the airline industry," said John Wojick, senior vice president, Global Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are pleased to continue that tradition with the 747-8 Intercontinental."

The 747-8 has accumulated 120 orders for passenger and cargo versions, 68 of which have been delivered.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lauren K. Jennings/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2014) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 is directed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting flight deck certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lauren K. Jennings/Released)