2015 Paris Airshow
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Maintenance and Modifications
Integrating Spares Supplies is Key To Growth, Says Satair
Through its integrated services, Satair handles all aspects of spares management for operators and suppliers.
Engines
Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change
Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.
Canada’s Research Arm Develops Vibration-reducing Seat for Helos
Repeated exposure to the vibrations experienced in helicopters brings health and safety risks.
Aircraft
Commuter Air Technology Offers Composite King Air Props
New composite propellers will improve the performance of King Airs.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Improved Skylark Draws on Hermes Technology
Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.
Sagem Hammer Could Arm Hercules
AA/ROK has partnered with Rafaut and Sagem to offer a close air support capability to the C-130 Hercules.
Farnborough 2016 Looks To Be Strong Show
UK airshow is already 44 percent sold–a 20-percent increase over the same period in the previous show cycle.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Boeing Showcases China Airlines 777 with Taiwan-style Interior
Cabin designer Ray Chen refers to “sophisticated minimalism.”
Avionics
Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite
Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.
Accidents
Growing Aero Sekur Adds Helicopter Flotation System
The new flotation system is for AgustaWestland A139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters.
