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A-10s leaving Spangdahlem marks end of an era in Europe

May 18--SPANGDAHLEM, Air Base, Germany -- Before disappearing into the thick gray clouds hugging the Eifel region on Friday, Lt. Col. Clinton Eichelberger dipped the wings of his A-10 Thunderbolt II as a salute to the end of an era. For the first time in more than 30 years, the scrappy, close-air-support warplane known as the "Warthog" will no longer be based in Europe, a casualty of changing political times and a shrinking defense budget. Eichelberger, the commander of the soon-to-be...
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A-10s leaving Spangdahlem marks end of an era in Europe

For 30 years the "Warthog" was based in Europe

News • May 20th, 2013
Peter Norton Chief Executive of British Helicopter Association confirmed as Keynote Speaker at Rotary Operations Conference at Barclays London Heliport

The event will bring together helicopter manufacturers, operators, suppliers and industry chiefs to examine some of the new generation of helicopters

Press Release • May 20th, 2013
Malta Airport Welcomes Wizz Air Inaugural Flight from Budapest

The inaugural flight touched down at 0853 hours and was given the customary water arch welcome by the Malta Airport Fire & Rescue Team – an honor reserved for new airlines.

Press Release • May 17th, 2013
Volga-Dnepr Airlines Commences Major Project to Natural Gas Field in Papua New Guinea

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has commenced a major air logistics contract to operate AN-124-100 freighter flights carrying equipment to a new natural gas field in Papua New Guinea.

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
Manchester Airport's New VIP Lounge Set to be a Hit with Plane Spotters…and Celeb Spotters

The new Escape Lounge marks the continuation of an investment of over £2 million in the redesign of the departure lounge in T3. Work has included modernization of flight information screens and clearer wayfinding signage.

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
Bombardier Extends Q400 Smart Parts Agreement with Japan Air Commuter

It has signed a comprehensive, five-year agreement with Japan Air Commuter to renew its Smart Parts program coverage for the Japanese regional carrier's 11 Q400 turboprops.

News • May 16th, 2013
Airbus Contest Aims To Reduce Workload For Baggage Handlers

Brazilian finalists borrow idea from air hockey table.

News • May 16th, 2013
Russian Helicopters Signs Agreement with PANH Helicopters to Expand Use of Civilian Helicopters

Inked today at the HeliRussia 2013 trade show in Moscow, the agreement covers research into customers' requirements regarding the external appearance and technical and economic capabilities of commercial helicopters and how they are used in Russia and...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
SATS Rides Asian Aviation Growth To Post Higher Profits

Despite the full-year earnings growth, fourth-quarter net profit fell 7.8 percent to $46.2 million.

News • May 16th, 2013
JAL Dreamliner Grounded At Logan Takes Flight For First Time Since January

Last month, the FAA approved Boeing's redesign of the plane's battery systems.

News • May 16th, 2013
EasyJet Looking To Build Scottish Customer Base

The carrier last year secured a deal to provide travel for Scottish public-sector employees to London.

News • May 16th, 2013
Qatar Airways Seeks More Traffic Routes From India

CEO says airline has exhausted all the traffic routes allotted by the government.

News • May 16th, 2013
Air Arabia Egypt Chooses AJW Aviation to Provide PBH Support

Contract underlines the benefits of PBH, pooling and leasing options

Press Release • May 15th, 2013
Ground Handling Operations Hit at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMN, May 15 -- Over 500 ground handling employees of the Air India- Singapore Airport Terminal Services (AI-SATS) went on a lightning strike demanding a wage hike on Tuesday, hitting services from the Thiruvananthapuram International...

News • May 15th, 2013
Red Wings Awaits Clearance for Take Off

Red Wings is currently awaiting a reinstatement of its operator's license and is expected to resume flights on June 1st. The airline is planning to focus on low-cost flights.

News • May 15th, 2013

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