All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 59
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PARIS: Embraer investment will be a catalyst for emerging Portuguese aero industry, says trade association PEMAS
Embraer's decision to invest in Portugal has been a catalyst for the Iberian nation's emerging aerospace sector, which has high hopes of becoming a key player in European industry.
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PARIS: Eaton showcases products which it claims will reduce passenger fares
Industrial products group Eaton wants to measure its ultimate success in the industry by the fares paid by airline passengers
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PARIS: EADS Astrium looking for funds to launch Spaceplane
EADS Astrium's Spaceplane concept - designed to take four passengers 100km into sub-orbit - is edging closer to reality following the signing up of Singapore as a partner.
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PARIS: Tunisia promises aerospace investors new opportunities in a new country
Six months after its popular revolution ignited a series of revolts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Tunisia is at the show promising aerospace investors "new opportunities in a new country"
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PARIS: Dubai air show aims for 1,000 exhibitors as it celebrates 40 years of the UAE
In four decades, the United Arab Emirates has emerged from a forgotten corner of Arabia to become one of the world's most powerful small nations.
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PARIS: Ontic to provide repairs on Hawker 800 blended wingtips
Legacy after-market components specialist Ontic is to provide repairs and product support to owners of Hawker 800 series aircraft fitted with Aviation Partners blended wingtips.
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NewsPARIS: Dema revamps its image for show
Italian aerostructures firm Dema has a new face for the show, with a revamped website designed to reflect its efforts to move up the...
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PARIS: EADS calls for consolidation of Europe's UAV efforts
Europe risks diluting its unmanned air system capabilities and delaying a key security asset if its biggest military spenders fund rival medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) programmes, believes EADS.
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PARIS: Simrit sticks to what it does best
Sealant specialist Simrit (hall 3, stand C19) says it is sticking to what it does best: providing "sealing solutions" designed to cope with the fuel-hungry...
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PARIS: EADS briefs
EADS says that losing the US Air Force tanker contest has left it in a stronger position in the transatlantic market.
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Paris: CAE remains on offensive in military market
Martin Gagné, group president military simulation products at CAE, explains how the Canadian business is positioning itself for a downturn in global defence spending and why it remains buoyant about opportunities in tankers, trainers and unmanned systems
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PARIS: EADS looks to make acquisitions this year
EADS is poised for further acquisitions as it looks to bolster its defence, security and services presence in North America and emerging markets. Addressing...
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NewsPICTURES: PARIS - Eurocopter insists X3 hybrid demonstrator debuting at show is commercially driven project
In a subtle swipe at rival Sikorsky's X2, Eurocopter has insisted its X3 high-speed hybrid - making its flying debut at the show - is a commercially driven project rather than simply a technology demonstrator.
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NewsPARIS: Engine problems prevent A400M flying at show
Engine gearbox problems mean the Airbus Military A400M will not take part in the flying display during its Paris debut. Instead, the European military transport - billed as one of the stars of the show - will appear in a brief fly-past and remain on static display.
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A400M engine set to propel Ratier-Figeac's fortunes
The A400M's giant propellers are Ratier-Figeac's most high-profile piece of kit. But the company's products go under the skin
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Aerospace Valley: France's crucible of flight
Aerospace Valley in south-west France is home to one of the world's largest concentrations of big and small aerospace firms
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Solar Impulse lands in Le Bourget on second attempt
One of the biggest attractions of the Paris air show, the sun-powered Solar Impulse, has arrived in Le Bourget at its second attempt, after a 16h 5min flight...
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NewsThe ultimate jet set - 10 business aircraft that changed the world
In the past half century or more, business aviation has grown from a US-dominated, corporate travel club into a global financial and technological force. Along the way it has produced some of the aviation industry's most innovative products, and contributed more than its fair share of flops. We list the ...
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Business aircraft that changed the world - Best of the rest
Assembling a list of the 10 greatest business aircraft means leaving out some extremely influential and commercially successful types. Here is our best of the rest.
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Canada special: Flying Colours looks to burgeoning business jet completions market in Asia
Completions house Flying Colours has its eyes fixed firmly on business aviation's lucrative frontiers of China and India