Archive for June, 2011
 

 

On This Day in Aviation History: June 28th

A Bell 47 helicopter lands on Mont Blanc, B-26 Invaders make first bombing runs over Korea, a Fairey Gyrodyne sets a new helicopter speed record, Fokker C-2 makes the first nonstop flight from mainland US to Hawaii, and more...
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FAA Fines Boeing Over $1 Million for Failing to Fix 777 Oxygen Systems

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it will fine the Boeing Company for more than $1 million after the airline failed to correct a known problem in production and installation of the central passenger oxygen...
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Iran Tests New Shahab-3 Missiles Capable of Reaching Israel, US Bases

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps test-fired fourteen missiles on Tuesday on its second day of exercises, officials said.
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Paris Air Show Order Wrap-up: Airbus Outsells Boeing for Second Straight Year

The 2011 Paris Air Show was the best ever for Airbus, earning firm orders for 418 aircraft worth about $44 billion at list prices, compared to only 47 planes valued at $7.5 billion for Boeing.
by Brandon Farris
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VIDEO: Solar Impulse Aircraft Takes Flight at Paris Air Show

The all-solar-powered aircraft that is expected to make the world's first around-the-world flight of its kind next year gave audiences at the Paris Air Show a 20-minute demo on Sunday.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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