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Engines

Ontic Takes On More JT15D Responsibilities

Ontic’s legacy engine support specialism has been given a boost with its acquisition to the rights to handle additional P&WC JT15D parts.
Rotorcraft

Fuji and Bell Working Together for UH-X

Fuji Heavy Industries—shortly to become the Subaru Corporation—has secured a contract to build the JGSDF’s next utility helicopter.
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Sustainability and Environment

Solar Impulse 2 Attempts Flight from Spain to Egypt

The goal of the journey is to showcase the possibilities of clean technology and renewable energy in aviation.

Despite Technical Progress, Hybrid Airships Still Await Launch Customers

The huge hybrid airship remains confined inside the hangar at Cardington, England, from which it was due to emerge and fly last April.
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Airbus Lands RAF Crypto Contracts

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded separate contracts to extend the use of its LKMS (local key management system) cryptographic technology.
Maintenance and Modifications

Marshall Aerospace Delivers 400th Auxiliary Fuel Tank

The fuel tank was delivered to Boeing and will support its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft program.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. House OKs 14-month FAA Authorization Bill

House T&I Chairman Bill Shuster wins praise for including third-class aeromedical reform, and rare GA praise for ATC reform efforts.
Airports

Improvement Project Closes KC Runways

The rehab project at Kansas City International is expected to continue through the end of the year.
FBOs

Hillsboro Opens at Oregon Airport

The service provider has a 19,000-sq-ft facility at KHIO.
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Mission Support At Your Fingertips

Inzpire shows off its BECO mission support system here at Farnborough.
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Training and Workforce

CTC Acquisition Spurs L-3 to Address Pilot Shortage

L-3 has formed a new Commercial Training Solutions division based in Crawley, near London Gatwick Airport.

UTC Tactical Recon System Selling Well

The Royal Jordanian Air Force is set to become the 10th F-16 operator to opt for the centerline, pod-mounted version of the DB-110.
Avionics

IAI Unveils ‘Generic’ Avionics Software Development System

“INCT is a flexible and modular, secure system that introduces new abilities to the world of enhanced mission applications.”

Accenture Forecasts Return to Growth

Consultancy firm sees the commercial aviation industry slowing before growing–OEMs should plan to meet potential demand.
Rotorcraft

Multi-role Mil From Ukraine

Having amassed considerable experience operating Mi-8/17s on UN contracts
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Aircraft

UK Orders $6 Billion of Boeing Military Hardware

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) yesterday handed Boeing $6 billion-worth of orders.
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Aircraft

Boeing Reinforces Chinese Connection with $8B in Deals

U.S. airframer gets a fast start in the orders marathon at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Rotorcraft

Lockheed Martin tests ‘Infirno’ sensor on H-60 Black Hawk

The flight test proved Infirno’s high-definition sensor performance and stability in the demanding rotary-wing environment.
Aircraft

Lord’s European Push Pays Off

Lord of the U.S. continues to grow its range of technology offerings in aerospace, with several successes in Europe and further afield.
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Aircraft

Airbus Approaches Delivery Crunch

Airbus faces heavy year-end delivery rate, warns Bregier.
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Longer, More Complex Engine Lives Drive New Approach to MRO

GE Aviation is looking to provide operators and MRO greater flexibility as they work to reduce the lifecycle costs of engines.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry
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Aircraft

Power, Control and Poise: the F

Power, Control and Poise: the F
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Aircraft

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow
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Aircraft

Embraer Debuts Three New Aircraft at Farnborough Airshow

Embraer Debuts Three New Aircraft at Farnborough Airshow
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Aircraft

Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly

Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly
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Aircraft

Could Measurement Be Key to Next SST?

Kulite’s Rezcomp wide-bandwidth feature in its semiconductor signal conditioner could allow better measurements in wind tunnel tests.
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Avionics

NBAA Asks FAA To Drop New Expired Nav Database Policy

The FAA's proposed policy change would eliminate the ability to defer expired navigation databases using the MEL process.
Maintenance and Modifications

J.A. Air Center To Install CAV TKS Ice Protection

The Chicago-area facility is the fourth facility to receive the company's recommendation.
FBOs

Signature Debuts New Cleveland FBO

Just ahead of the Republican National Convention, Signature opens its newest facility in host city Cleveland.
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