All aerospace news – Page 686
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NewsIN FOCUS: Russian Helicopters plots ambitious path
Customers doing business with AgustaWestland, Bell, Eurocopter or Sikorsky enjoy all-under-one-roof comfort; these vertically-integrated suppliers sell the...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Yak-130, MS-21 charge Irkut's growth model
Encapsulating the mood of a Russian aerospace industry buoyed by the recent resumption of state orders for military equipment and increasing domestic demand...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Thales displays latest in IFE technology
Thales has been handed the ideal opportunity to show off its latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity innovations at the show, thanks to the presence...
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems on track despite tornado damage
It is tempting to invoke the miraculous after nobody was killed or injured when a massive tornado rolled over nearly all of Spirit AeroSystems' sprawling...
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FARNBOROUGH: Aeromexico selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 737-800s
Aeromexico has selected Rockwell Collins's communications, navigation and surveillance systems for 10 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal includes its...
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FARNBOROUGH: Thomas Cook selects Rockwell Collins avionics for new Airbus fleet
Thomas Cook Group has chosen Rockwell Collins's multiscan threat detection system and GLU-925 multimode receiver for its new Airbus A320 and A321 fleet....
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FARNBOROUGH: Penguin B sets small UAV endurance record
The UAV Factory Penguin B has demonstrated over 54h in the air, greatly exceeding the previous flight duration record for small unmanned air vehicles.
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FARNBOROUGH: GKN to open composites facility in Mexicali
GKN Aerospace (Innovation Zone) will open a new 80,000ft2 (7,430m2) composites manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico, and expects it to start delivering...
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FARNBOROUGH: AgustaWestland signs agreements for AW609 engines, avionics and flight computer
AgustaWestland has signed key agreements to equip the AW609 tiltrotor aircraft with engines, avionics and a flight control system. Pratt & Whitney...
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FARNBOROUGH: Qatar unveils first 787 at show
Qatar Airways (chalet C27-28) chief executive Akbar Al Baker unveiled his new Boeing 787 during the opening day of the Farnborough air show, but he will...
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FARNBOROUGH: Italy's Mecaer pushes 'integrated aircraft solutions' after landing Bell 525 deal
Italian aerospace always has a big presence at Farnborough and among the country's contingent this year is Mecaer Aviation Group. The diversified company...
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NewsDelta to introduce Boeing 717 in 2013
Delta Air Lines has finalised an agreement with Southwest Airlines and Boeing Capital to lease 88 Boeing 717-200s beginning in August 2013. The Atlanta-based...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Bombardier happy to wait to launch stretched Q400
Bombardier is still eyeing a revamped 90-seat version of its Q400 turboprop but is content to wait for engine advancements before committing to a new development...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Iberia chooses Rockwell Collins avionics for A330s, A340s
Iberia Airlines has chosen Rockwell Collins' avionics for communication, surveillance and navigation for 16 new Airbus A330s and 17 Airbus A340s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier and Jazz sign maintenance deal
Bombardier has signed a smart parts maintenance agreement with Jazz Aviation to cover the Canadian regional carrier's 15 Bombardier Q400 nextgen aircraft. The...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Lockheed Martin, Marshall sign C-130 support deal
Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement that will see Marshall Aerospace become the first commercial company to install C-130 centre wing boxes.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: IAE adds 26 engines to Volaris support package
International Aero Engines (IAE) has extended a package of fleet hour-based support services to cover an order by Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris for 13 new Airbus A320s.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Qatar 787 flies into view
Qatar Airways' new Boeing 787, flying at the show, will be returning to the UK for its first long-haul commercial service, at London Heathrow, after initial deployment on Middle Eastern routes.
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FARNBOROUGH: Jet Airways and GE expand CF6 maintenance agreement
India's Jet Airways has signed an expanded engine maintenance agreement with GE Aviation for nine new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The 10-year contract...
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NewsFARNBROUGH: Monarch signs a $250m deal with IAE for bespoke V2500 support
UK-based Monarch Airlines has signed a multi-year, $250 million service agreement for International Aero Engines to support 35 V2500s powering a fleet of 16 Airbus A321s.