All aerospace news – Page 1129
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Lockheed F-35 JSF flight test changes planned
Streamlined flight testing, coalition buys and an integrated global supply chain for production and sutainment are among initiatives being pursued to keep...
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Fastner problem could prove longer term hindrance to Boeing
A deeper and more widespread fastener shortage than previously thought may continue to hamper 787 ...
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British Airways aims for big savings through PMA parts
British Airways is looking to make massive savings through the extensive use of controversial parts manufacturer approved (PMA) replacement aircraft parts...
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Headlines briefing
US advances stricter private aircraft security rules passengers US Department of Homeland Security officials last...
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WheelTug eyes ‘09 certification of electric wheel drive for 737s
WheelTug is looking to secure US Federal Aviation Administration approval for its electric wheel drive for ground manoeuvring of Boeing 737 aircraft by the...
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SIA reveals details of A380 cabin configuration
A380 launch customer Singapore Airlines has become the first airline to reveal detailed cabin configuration data for the ultra-large airliner. The seating...
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Superjet International to establish delivery centre in Venice
Superjet International has kicked off preparations for the handover of the first Sukhoi...
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NTSB wants to new technology locators for GA
The US National Transportation Safety Board is asking the Federal Aviation Administration ...
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El Al plans to convert 747-400s to cargo as it expands 777 fleet
El Al is to expand its Boeing 777 fleet as part of a strategy which will see some of its 747-400s phased out of its paassenger fleet and converted to freighters...
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Spacedev to develop lunar telescope lander prototype
Space systems company Spacedev has been awarded a contract to develop a prototype lunar lander vehicle for the International...
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Moon mission exploration vehicle control panel revealed
This four-screen configuration is the latest Orion crew exploration vehicle command module display and controls console flight deck design from the designated...
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French Guiana Soyuz-ST launch to loft first of Globalstar's second-generation birds
The launch by mid-2009 of the first six 700kg (1,540lb) second-generation Globalstar satellites will be...
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Tupolev to showcase Tu-204SM in 2009
A technology demonstrator showcasing the innovations of the enhanced Tupolev Tu-204SM variant will be completed next year ahead of a first flight in 2009. The...
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Pilots slam MPL as first European pilots win their licences
Danish low-fare carrier Sterling Airlines is preparing to accept an initial batch of new pilots which, it claims, are the first in Europe to qualify following...
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NewsEighty seven dead in Phuket MD-82 crash
Eighty-seven passengers and crew are confirmed dead from yesterday’s (16 September) crash on landing of a One-Two-Go Boeing MD-82 on the Thai resort island of Phuket.
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Thales Avionics has begun offering IMS portable media players
Thales Avionics has begun offering IMS portable media players to its customers. Under the arrangement, Thales is including IMS's portable media players...
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NewsJapan, USA expand bilateral; UPS readies Nagoya service
Japan and the USA have reached an expanded bilateral aviation accord.
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NewsUK “should send humans into space” says exploration report
The UK should examine soon whether to engage in human spaceflight after 2010 with a detailed plan, according to the Space Exploration Working Group (SEWG)...