Drones to assist in external inspections 3D augmented reality to help return aircraft to service quicker across the network minimising passenger delays Bespoke apps designed to aid engineers and pilots in key tasks A paperless plane to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced it will be applying […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ...
At this year’s Airport Show Dubai 2014, Rockwell Collins (Stand 8310) is showcasing its latest ARINC Airport Solutions for airports, airlines and ground handlers. “The Dubai Airport Show is an important platform for us to engage with new and potential customers– especially as we continue to invest and grow in the region,” said Tony Lynch, […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
The Council of the European Union agreed to extend the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) within the EU Horizon 2020 Framework Programme at its meeting yesterday. Clean Sky 2 will involve investing nearly €4 bn in breakthrough aviation technology research. The EU will invest €1.75 bn€ in the Clean Sky 2 under Horizon […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
BAE Systems completed the manufacture of the 150th F-35 rear fuselage and tail set at our military aircraft factory in Samlesbury, Lancashire The 150th aircraft set, known as AF070, is a Conventional Take Off and Landing variant destined for the US Air Force. AF070 will be married up with the rest of the aircraft at […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
MARIETTA, Ga. May 8, 2014 – A U.S. Air Force crew ferried the first Travis Air Force Base, California, C-5M Super Galaxy today from the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] facilities here. Aircraft 87-0042 was flown by Lieutenant General Brooks L. Bash, vice commander, Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., to the […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
SAN DIEGO – May 8, 2014 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., have agreed to work together to develop and market an innovative small, unmanned autonomous helicopter system. alled the Rotary Bat (R-Bat), the new system merges a proven airframe produced by Yamaha, with the latest autonomous control and intelligence-gathering technologies for...
The Indian Air Force PC-7 MkII fleet has notched up commendable milestones even as training on the PC-7 MkII proceeds apace at the Indian Air Force training centre at Dundigal. The PC-7 MkII fleet has achieved more than 12,000 flying hours and accumulated well over 24,000 landings, since the first delivery of the new […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) – A Russian strategic TU-95 “Bear” bomber launched six cruise missiles against ground targets during military drills Thursday overseen by President Vladimir Putin. The bomber successfully fired six cruise missiles at ground targets simulating key military assets of a hypothetical adversary. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed all targets were […] [ THIS IS...
Stratford, Connecticut – The U.S. Navy today announced that Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has been selected to build the next fleet of Marine One helicopters for the Office of the President. With the selection comes a $1.24 billion Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract to modify, test and deliver six […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the U.S. Navy have formally signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the first international sale of BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided rocket. “We’re pleased that the Jordanian Armed Forces will be the first international customer of our APKWS rocket. As part of this […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ]...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Brazil for AGM-84L Harpoon Block II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $169 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on May 6, 2014. […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY,...
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) successfully completed the first flight of the inaugural F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Iraq Air Force. The jet is the first of 36 F-16 Block 52 aircraft on order through the U.S. Department of Defense for Iraq. With more than 4,540 F-16s delivered to date, the Foreign Military Sale to Iraq adds […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
The Department of the Navy’s new, versatile small unmanned aircraft system made its first operational deployment overseas at the end of April with a Marine UAS squadron. Marines from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, located at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, will use its small UAS, RQ-21A Blackjack, for intelligence, surveillance, […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ...
6 May 2014 In order to go beyond certification requirements and testing to the extremes the first ever Airbus A350 XWB to visit the United States, MSN (manufacturer’s serial number) 2 has arrived at McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force base in northwest Florida. Over the next couple of weeks the aircraft and its […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...
Need for additional Navy and joint forces electronic-attack capability highlighted at delivery ceremony ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 6, 2014 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the 100th EA-18G Growler to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in the program that has transformed airborne electronic warfare capability for the U.S. and its allies. A derivative of […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON...
Airbus Helicopters’ EC225 presence in the African oil and gas heli-lift market will expand following delivery of an additional workhorse rotorcraft to SonAir, which is to deploy this long-range helicopter on operations in Angola. A handover ceremony today in Marignane, France marked the EC225’s delivery, with this latest aircraft joining SonAir’s Airbus Helicopters-built fleet […] [ THIS...
(Reuters) – The head of U.S. air forces in the Pacific said on Monday that Russia’s intervention in Ukraine had been accompanied by a significant increase in Russian air activity in the Asia-Pacific region in a show of strength and to gather intelligence. General Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle said the activity had included Russian flights to […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE...
(Reuters) – Turkey has decided to order two F-35 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp, Turkey’s undersecretary for state-run defence said in a statement on Tuesday. It would be the first order of Turkey’s pre-announced plan to purchase 100 F-35 jets for $16 billion. (Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz, writing by Dasha Afanasieva; Editing by […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE...
Eaton to provide Bell V-280 Valor™ hydraulics system Fort Worth, Texas (May 5, 2014) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announces today that power management company, Eaton (NYSE: ETN) will be providing the hydraulic system for the Bell V-280 Valor™ . John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, says: “We are pleased Eaton […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE...
Firm order for seven aircraft plus three options Blagnac, 05 May 2014 Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has signed a contract with Airbus covering the firm order of seven A320neo aircraft plus three options, under the latest phase of its fleet modernisation programme. Featuring a two class premium layout, the aircraft will be operated on the […] [ THIS IS A SUMMARY, READ MORE ON THE SITE ] ...