Articles by Date : August 14 2006 - August 20 2006
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Turkey's Kalebaykar reveals VTOL UAV demonstrator test programme
Kalebaykar unmanned air vehicle joint venture flew a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV demonstrator adapted from a model helicopter in June.... more
(14 August 2006 09:00)
Catapult launch version of Galileo Avionica Falco UAV planned
Robonic of Finland and Italy's Galileo Avionica plan a catapult launched version of the Falco tactical UAV with test launches by mid 2007 more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
USN Research Laboratories continue evolution of Spider covert electric UAV
New components orders for the Spider folding mini helicopter UAV indicate continued evolution of the system for classified US government customer more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
USAF BATMAV micro UAV competition moves to selection phase
System to integrate into the US military Global Information Grid to speed up engagement cycle for special operations command missions more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
US Department of Homeland Security plan more General Atomics Predator B UAVs
Additional Predator Bs will expand DHS border surveillance fleet to three aircraft while US Navy places order for a single demonstration system more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
Remote Airworks to build TW182C UAV demonstrator
Niche UK based manufacturer wants to build and fly a larger UAV that would be potentially capable of medivac duties more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
ATE Vulture UAV approved for full rate production
The South African Armty's drawn out tactical UAV programme is nearing production after the completion of operational evaluations more
(14 August 2006 09:30)
Airline anger grows over new security regime
BAA and British Airways clash over Heathrow implementation more
(14 August 2006 09:50)
Rolls-Royce says Airbus A380 Trent 900 engines performed Abu Dhabi hot trials as expected
Rolls-Royce says the performance in hot conditions of the Airbus A380’s Trent 900 engines has validated pre-test predictions, following the.... more
(14 August 2006 10:00)
UK downgrades terror threat, permits small hand baggage
The UK has officially downgraded the terror threat to the nation from 'critical' to 'severe' and has cautiously eased the restrictions on air.... more
(14 August 2006 10:18)
India's Jet Airways confirms an employee one of arrested foiled terror plot suspects
India’s Jet Airways has confirmed that a London-based employee was one of the more than 20 people arrested by British authorities last week as part.... more
(14 August 2006 10:29)
IATIA builds prototype of camouflage-penetrating camera
Australian stock exchange-listed imaging specialist IATIA says it has now built a prototype of the camera it is developing capable of seeing through.... more
(14 August 2006 11:35)
Air Algérie Hercules transport crashes in Northern Italy, narrowly avoiding population centre
An Algerian-registered Lockheed Martin C-130/L100 Hercules has crashed in Piacenza, northern Italy, en route from Algiers to Frankfurt. more
(14 August 2006 11:50)
USA plans Constant Hawk demonstration
The US Department of Energy (DoE) is planning to carry out flight demonstrations later this year of its developmental Constant Hawk airborne.... more
(14 August 2006 11:55)
US military seeks UAV training surrogates to get round restrictions
Restrictions on access to non-segregated airspace coupled with operational demands are generating stepped-up demand by the US military for surrogate.... more
(14 August 2006 12:15)
USAF plans contracts for UAV ground-handling in mixed ops
The US Air Force (USAF) is planning to award contracts in mid-September for research into automated ground-handling and approach and departure.... more
(14 August 2006 12:15)
Belgium resumes Congo UAV operations after B-Hunter is shot down
The Belgian defence force has resumed flying operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo with its Israel Aircraft Industries / Belgian Hunter.... more
(14 August 2006 12:30)
Long-range laser radar planned as Predator sensor option
Lockheed Martin expects to have finalised engineering trade studies by the end of this year for the US Air Force Research Laboratory-funded Real.... more
(14 August 2006 12:35)
Starting small: Light sport aircraft special
With Cessna poised on the threshold and training school interest growing, the market for light sport aircraft is about to take a huge leap in.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Higher ground: Stratospheric airships special report
Lighter-than-air craft are attracting renewed interest as a low-cost means to maintain persistent surveillance. Is technology ready for the next step? more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Actuation action: Consolidation likely in overlooked part of aerospace supply chain
A wave of consolidation may have been sweeping across large tracts of the industry in recent years, but one sector of the aerospace and defence.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Business: People 15 Auguat 2006
Smiths Aerospace has appointed Vic Bonneau (above) president of its electrical power business. Embraer has selected Frederico Fleury Curado to.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Business round-up: 15 August 2006
CAE, which is poised for further growth after posting first-quarter earnings almost 60%.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Business briefing: 15 August 2006
Banner parent Fairchild set for buyout
OWNERSHIP Banner Aerospace parent company Fairchild is poised for a management-led buyout that.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Turkey puts IAI Phantom talks on hold as Lebanon war raises anti-Israeli sentiment
The Turkish ministry of defence has halted negotiations with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) on a potential follow-on programme to upgrade an.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Defence contracts round-up: 15 August 2006
■ The Australian Department of Defence has announced a A$30.5 million ($23.4 million) contract, awarded on 27 July, for the supply of missiles for.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
US Air Force Batmav micro UAV details unveiled
The US Air Force is touting its planned special operations battlefield air targeting micro air vehicle (Batmav) as a potential new node in the.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
First S-92 heads for Australia
CHC Helicopters (Australia) is set to operate the first Sikorsky S-92 in Australia next year. CHC has signed a letter of intent with Japanese.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Boeing and US Army to assess future variants of AH-64D Apache Longbow
With the contract to develop the Block III upgrade for the AH-64D Apache Longbow signed, Boeing and the US Army have begun assessing technologies -.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
US Navy warms to MQ-8B Fire Scout UTAV, awarding Northrop Grumman $136m final SDD contract
Northrop Grumman is moving into the final stages of systems development and demonstration (SDD) of the MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical take-off and.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
US Navy T-45 Goshawk jet trainers to get virtual mission training system synthetic radars
Boeing is to equip the US Navy's T-45 Goshawk jet trainer with a synthetic radar system. The company plans to launch a competition by year-end to.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
'Lucky shot' brought down Belgian B-Hunter UAV in Congo
The Belgian defence force has resumed unmanned air vehicle flying operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo after one of its Israel Aircraft.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
HondaJet production moves closer as subsidiary is set up
Japanese car maker to pursue development of very light jet at North Carolina facility more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Aero checked
Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody's hopes of selling L-159 trainers, updated with Ukrainian engines and French avionics, to Venezuela have.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Geci plans Skylander plant in Portugal
French engineering company Geci International is hoping to finalise by the end of September funding of around €125 million ($161 million) from.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Russian air taxi starter flags PC-12 intentions
Russian start-up air taxi company Dexter is in talks with Swiss manufacturer Pilatus to acquire PC-12 single-engine turboprops to complement its.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Arik Wings poised to go
Nigerian start-up Arik Wings is preparing to begin operations before the year-end with four ex-United Airlines Boeing 737-300s. The airline has also.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Goodrich tools up for Boeing 787 nacelle work
By Guy Norris in Los Angeles
Goodrich is preparing to install new automated fibre placement machines in its dedicated 787 composite engine.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
CFM ready to fly Tech Insertion CFM56-7B27/3 engine on Boeing 737-800 testbed
Boeing and CFM International were due to begin flight tests of the Tech Insertion CFM56-7B27/3 engine on a 737-800 testbed at Renton, Washington on.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Boeing: 737-900ER performance set to beat predictions
Boeing is optimistic that imminent flight tests of the newly rolled out 737-900ER will demonstrate better than guaranteed performance, allowing.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Muscat hub traffic exceeds Gulf Air forecasts
Gulf Air's traffic through its Muscat hub has exceeded forecasts following the concentration of its operations in Oman and Bahrain.
The airline.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Russians reject response time criticism in July S7 Airlines Airbus A310 runway overrun probe
Russia's federal air navigation service chief has detailed the timeline of last month's fatal S7 Airlines Airbus A310 runway overrun, to refute.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Aircastle raises $209m
Aircraft leasing company Aircastle has raised $209 million in an initial public offering (IPO) of nearly 9.1 million common shares priced at $23 per.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Swiss prosecutors charge ATC staff with manslaughter over July 2002 Lake Constance mid-air collision
Switzerland's public prosecutor has filed manslaughter charges against eight employees of Swiss air traffic control service Skyguide following the.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Crew error caused Gemini Air Cargo Boeing MD-11F Nottingham East Midlands low approach
Gemini Air Cargo MD-11F descended 1,000ft too far after 'distracted' pilots failed to set altimeter to local pressure more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
British Airways Engineering, Icelandair, Volvo Aero Team757 MRO partnership takes next step
By Aimée Turner in London British Airways Engineering's move to seal its Team757 maintenance partnership with Icelandair Technical Services and.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
UK MoD looks to lease more lift
By Tim Ripley in London Ageing fleet forces £400 million spend to plug gaps The UK Ministry of Defence is looking to spend more than.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
UK parliament issues plea for more Iraq helicopters
The UK House of Commons Defence Committee has called for the Ministry of Defence to urgently examine options for deploying additional helicopters to.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
F-22s Raptors to be deployed to Guam
US Air Force officials visiting Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor production line in Marietta, Georgia, earlier this month revealed that the.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)
Inquiry as Spanair Boeing MD-81 flies to wrong destination, 600km from intended Santiago de Compostela airport
Spanair is investigating whether confusion over airport identity codes resulted in one of its aircraft mistakenly landing at Seville airport instead.... more
(15 August 2006 00:00)