Airbus A350-1000 has completed its functional and reliability testing – first delivery to follow in the coming weeks

The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading Widebody family, has successfully completed its Functional & Reliability testing, bringing the aircraft a step closer to Type Certification in November 2017. The first customer delivery to Qatar Airways will follow in the coming weeks. The Functional and Reliability Testing took the flight test aircraft, MSN065, across…

ALERT Two Russian Tu-95MS were intercepted by F/A-18 approaching aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Sea of Japan

Two nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers of the Russian Aerospace Force were intercepted by U.S. F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets as they were approaching the U.S. Navy nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Sea of Japan, according to two U.S. defense officials. The interaction — which occurred as the Russian bombers flew about…

Stockholm Skavsta Airport was evacuated after “suspected explosive object” found during security check

Stockholm Skavsta airport was evacuated at lunchtime on Wednesday following a scare over a suspected explosive device in a bag, which turned out not to be dangerous. Staff evacuated passengers when they spotted what was suspected to be an explosive device during a security check on baggage. Police cordoned off the airport, but after analysing…