All aerospace news – Page 715
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Space Systems/Loral to build two communications satellites for Australia
Space Systems/Loral has been awarded a $668.6 million contract by NBNCo of Australia to build two satellites to provide broadband facilities to remote areas of Australia
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Beijing police orders two AW139 helicopters
The Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau has ordered two AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters, which will be used for law enforcement, search and rescue,...
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NewsLightSquared fails to make payment to Inmarsat
Mobile satellite services operator Inmarsat has reported to the London Stock Exchange that U.S. broadband provider LightSquared failed to make a scheduled $56.25 million payment in February under a spectrum-sharing agreement.
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NewsSoyuz manned launch schedule delayed after capsule fails pressure test
After its planned descent capsule failed its pressure test, the launch of the manned Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft was delayed from 30 March to 15 May.
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Transaero, VARZ-400 to team up on widebody maintenance
Transaero is to set up a maintenance facility for its widebody aircraft at Russian maintenance specialist VARZ-400's plant, as part of a wide-ranging cooperation...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Getting in the spirit
Alcohol-based fuel may be an answer to calls for airlines to clean up their act, even if consensus on its potential has yet to be reached.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Manufacturers aim for electric taxi EIS by 2016
Opportunites for potential fuel savings, efficiency gains and reduced maintenance costs have prompted investment in the development of electric taxiing systems
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NewsThe Flightglobal Achievement Awards are back – and better than ever
The awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate and acknowledge individuals, teams and innovations at work in the aviation and aerospace industries.
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Thai inks A380 MRO deal with Airbus
Thai Airways signed a 15-year maintenance and inventory support contract with Airbus for its future A380 fleet. The contract, which falls under the...
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GESCA to promote smaller South Korean aerospace firms
The Gyeongnam Export Support Corps for Aero-parts (GESCA) made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow last week, as it steps into the role of marketing...
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NewsKingfisher shifts position on flight cancellations
Two days after claiming that it cancelled flights because bird strikes rendered its aircraft out of service, struggling Kingfisher Airlines yesterday issued...
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TECHNOLOGY: Goshawks hold mathematical key to fast, safe UAV flight
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hope to give new meaning to the concept of a speed limit by using the mathematical model of bird in flight to find out how fast an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can fly without hitting obstacles.
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SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace launches AERIA to tap VIP completion market
ST Aerospace has unveiled a new brand, AERIA Luxury Interiors, as part of the global branding programme for its VIP completion and refurbishment business....
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SINGAPORE: Sikorsky to supply Korea Coast Guard S-92 helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced a contract with the Korea Coast Guard for a S-92 helicopter that will operate under its Multi-purpose Helicopter Program.
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SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace unveils Skyblade UAV at air show
ST Aerospace is showcasing its latest unmanned air vehicle (UAV), the Skyblade 360, at this year's Singapore Airshow. Targeted to go into operation...
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SINGAPORE: Embraer adds new partners to Asia customer support network
Embraer has added new partners in Asia and expanded relationships with existing partners to cover the full line of Embraer executive jets.
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Chris Tarry's Market Outlook: Low-cost, what's in a name?
However you define budget carriers, the operating advantage only counts if they get the traffic mix right.
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Adapting to the changing relationships between TMCs, GDSs and coprorate buyers
During times of economic struggle, airlines have to work harder to attract high-yield business travellers. The relationship of airlines to travel management...
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FEEDBACK: Cult relationship management in the social media age
With large numbers of people who are not flying with an airline able to drive significant business to or away from it through social media, SimpliFlying chief executive Shashank Nigam looks at the importance of cult relationship management
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Chasing pack close the gap on leasing giants
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and International Lease Finance (ILFC) remain the two largest aircraft by fleet value and size, but the latest annual...