KUWAIT CITY, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Kuwait Airways have finalized an order for 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $3.3 billion at list prices. Pictured here is a graphic of a 777-300ER in Kuwait Airways' livery.

23 December 2014 Press Release

Avolon, the Dublin-based, global aircraft leasing firm, has firmed up its contract for 15 A330neo aircraft. Avolon became one of the launch customers of the A330neo after signing its initial commitment in July 2014 at the Farnborough International Airshow.

?The A330neo is a sound investment for lessors, who like Avolon are focused on offering their customers the most modern, economic and comfortable aircraft,? said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. ?The A330neo with its highly competitive economics, in addition to the already flawless credentials of today?s A330, is going to be a real hit with operators around the world in the medium range segment.?

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 28, 2014 ? Boeing and the U.S. Air Force successfully completed the first flight of the KC-46 tanker test program today. The plane, a Boeing 767-2C, took off from Paine Field, Wash., at 9:29 a.m. (PST) and landed three hours and 32 minutes later at Boeing Field. The aircraft will receive its military systems following certification.


Osprey Aircraft Test-Fire Rockets and Missiles
by Kris Osborn on December 9, 2014
LINK - http://defensetech.org/2014/12/09/osprey-aircraft-test-fire-rockets-and-missiles/

Gibraltar.
The RAF testing its first A400M Atlas.





December 29th, four of the Spanish Air Force Eurofighters landed at the airbase of ?mari, Estonia, to join the NATO air defense mission in northern Europe. Aircraft and most of personnel involved in the operation belong to 11th Wing based in Moron de la Frontera.

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 31, 2014 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered Etihad Airways' first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline's new "Facets of Abu Dhabi" livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colors, shown here in this photo, are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates.

Atlantic Ocean
RAF Typhoon II's & Voyager tankers en route to "Red Flag".

Missed this one

The first Typhoon in II(AC) Squadron markings was rolled out on Friday (10th) to mark the squadron standing down on Tornado at RAF Marham, and 12(B) Sqn. re-forming in its place on Tornado.

RAF Mildenhall welcomes Bell Boeing CV-22 Ospreys 12-10-2015,although it has been announced the base will be closed shortly, the Ospreys transferring to Germany.
At the same time its been anounced that two squadrons of F-35A's will be based at RAF Lakenheath.(48 aircraft)

USS Theodore Roosevelt conducts its 200,000th trap
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet flown by Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and Capt. Benjamin Hewlett, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, completes the 200,000 arrested landing aboard Theodore Roosevelt. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

The 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, came to Luke Air Force Base last week for eight days of dissimilar air combat training to aid students from the 308th and 309th fighter squadrons with flight training and academics. Their expertise and specialized skills in replicating enemy aircraft tactics provided the students with in depth knowledge and analysis on adversary systems and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Timothy Boyer)

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. ? Jan. 18, 2015 ? The Japan Ministry of Defense has selected two Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) systems to enhance its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

Under a process known as type selection, the Japanese government chose the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft and the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system to help maintain the country's sovereignty.

Type selection identifies the capabilities and systems to be purchased to meet specific defense requirements. Following selection, the U.S. government will be asked to enter into the foreign military sale (FMS) process for these items.

"Northrop Grumman has a long history working with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and we look forward to continuing that relationship for many years to come," said Mary Petryszyn, vice president for International, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "We are very pleased the Japan Ministry of Defense has expressed confidence in these systems and look forward to working with our U.S. military customers through the FMS process."

Contract terms, timing and quantities of aircraft are yet to be determined and, as such, details are not available at this time.


MADRID, Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air Europa today announced an order for 14 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $3.6 billion at list prices, the largest ever Boeing widebody order from a Spanish carrier. Shown here is an illustration of a 787-9 Dreamliner in Air Europa's livery.

13 January 2015 Press Release

Airbus has officially launched the A321neo with 97 tonnes Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) having secured the first commitment from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The Los Angeles based lessor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 30 more A321neo, upsizing its commitments at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow from 60 to 90 and becoming the launch customer for Airbus? increased range option.

The A321neo 97t will have, with 4,000nm, the longest range of any single aisle airliner available today and tomorrow, making it ideally suited to transatlantic routes and will allow airlines to tap into new long haul markets which were not previously accessible with current single aisle aircraft.

?We are excited to be the first to sign for the new longer range version of the A321neo,? said Steven F. Udvar-H?zy, Air Lease Corporation?s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. ?ALC wants a footprint in every promising market segment, including ones that can be opened by this new version of the A321neo. We pride ourselves in being able to provide our customers with the very latest, most innovative products and solutions.?

?We are delighted to officially launch the A321neo 97t option with ALC,? said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. ?ALC is a forward-looking company who has once again demonstrated its confidence in Airbus' latest products and innovations just six months after being a launch customer for the A330neo.? He added: ?The longer haul single aisle market is a lucrative one that the A321neo will now dominate, thanks to the aircraft?s superior comfort, economics and range. This new version of the A321neo is a high revenue generating aircraft which will open up many new opportunities for our customers.?
This niche Trans Atlantic sector is presently serviced by approx 50 Boeing 757's