• EASA publishes proposed rules for pilots flying in Instrument Meteorological Condition

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today released proposed rules on Qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions(IMC). With Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-16, the Agency puts forward for consideration new and more accessible instrument ratings for holders of private pilot licenses. This step has been based on consistent feedback from stakeholders including the…

  • Global 7000 and Global 8000 Aircraft to be Completed at Bombardier’s Global Completion Centre

    October 7, 2011 Bombardier Aerospace today announced that interior completion of its new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will take place at its Global Completion Centre in Montréal. “Global aircraft are truly unique, offering the industry’s largest cabins combined with advanced avionics, entertainment systems and office in the sky cabin technology. The team…

  • Boeing Honors Technologists for Shaping the Future of Aerospace

    CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2011– Boeing [NYSE: BA] has honored 65 of its technologists with its annual Special Invention Award, highlighting the best of innovations that have demonstrated true value to the company and the future of aerospace. This year, 20 inventions, most of which have been granted or are awaiting U.S. patents, are included in…

  • Time flies: the A330-200F marks one year of delivering on promises

    In just one full year of commercial service, Airbus’ A330-200F has rapidly established itself as a highly efficient and profitable cargo lift solution for a growing global customer base – more than living up to its billing as “the right aircraft, right now.” 28 September 2011 Since entering commercial service with Etihad Airways’ dedicated Crystal…

  • EMBRAER SELLS FIVE MORE E195 JETS TO LUFTHANSA

    São José dos Campos, September 29, 2011 – Embraer and Deutsche Lufthansa AG signed a contract, today, for the purchase of five additional EMBRAER 195 (E195) jets. The aircraft will be operated by Verona-based Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa’s regional partner in Italy. The value of the acquisition, at list price, is USD 226 million. Deliveries are…

  • LinkyBird re-born.

    Welcome to LinkyBird, again, In fact this means a re-born for our site, from social media to the World of Aviation, Here we want to present you the latest news about Aviation, Aircrafts, Manufacturers and mainly about the people who is passionate about, We will try to link this highly professional world to everyone, we…