IATA: AirCargo Continues Low Gear Acceleration

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August. August air freight demand was up 3.6% on the previous year. That is considerably better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7% expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, in line with strengthening business confidence, as … Dowiedz się więcej

Russian Helicopters delivers two Mi-8AMTs to Tatarstan

Ulan-Ude, Russia / 18 December 2012 – Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, this month delivered two multirole Mi-8AMT helicopters built by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant to the Republic of Tatarstan Interior Ministry. The contract was signed in August 2012 and Russian Helicopters delivered … Dowiedz się więcej

J-15 tests at sea?

People’s Daily Online reports that China’s aircraft carrier has set out from Dalian in the northeastern province of Liaoning on sea trials that will last 25 days, the longest yet, and experts say domestic J-15 fighters may be involved in landing and takeoff exercises.