The World of Aviation

Airbus has commenced flight tests of its A319neo (new engine option) narrowbody powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invited leading civil aviation officials from around the world to a meeting on May 23 on the Boeing 737 MAX.

China’s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter – a member of the mission-proven Super Puma family – becoming the launch customer for the H215 in China.

Garmin recently celebrated the maiden flight of a Garmin integrated flight deck in a supersonic Northrop Grumman F-5 fighter aircraft.

The last remaining Northrop N-9M, the so-called flying wing, has crashed in California, claiming the life of the pilot.

written by Mal Bloggs Next year Maverick the fighter pilot from the Top Gun Movie make a reappearance on the big screen. It looks pretty cool – fast jets, motorbikes, pretty girls, leather jackets, corny one-liners, plenty of beers and roaring around at supersonic speeds. Well the reality is quite different. Firstly a few hard