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ITT Debuts New Valves, Actuators, Connectors

U.S. company showcases its growing portfolio of aerospace products.

TT Electronics Offers Nadcap Certification Help

Manufacturer provides low-cost production solutions for production of components.

Stag Group Intros Vacuum-formed Cabin Partitions at Farnborough

The cabin dividers are more aesthetically pleasing and open up opportunities for increased flexibility for branding of airline interiors.

Aero Sekur Touts Space Achievements Avt Farnborough Airshow

Aero Sekur showcases new lightweight, flexible fuel tank that meets crashworthiness standards.

OIS Aerospace Offers for Offsets

OIS announced IObserver, a low-cost, fixed-wing, manned aerial surveillance platform based on the Italian SkyArrow very light aircraft (VLA).

Sikorsky Delivers First Executive, SAR S-76Ds

Medium twin helicopter fleet leader has logged 500 flight hours.

CAE To Upgrade NATO Awacs Simulators

Since 1982 more than 100 modifications have been made to the system to mirror changes in the aircraft itself.

Elbit Vision Systems Promote “Eyes Out” Flying

ClearVision provides flight crews with greatly improved situational awareness, promoting “eyes out” flying by reducing the dependence on landing aids.

Senior Aerospace Expands to Support 787 Production

U.S.-based supplier creates satellite facility to serve Boeing South Carolina.

Parker Aerospace Gets Smarter Pumps

A variety of new design features from Parker Aerospace could help aircraft OEMs improve their designs.
Aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace Bets on R&D for Future Success

Exhibit highlights landing gear of Bombardier’s CSeries, a wingtip brake for the Airbus A350 XWB and a cooling pack for the Comac C919.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Selects Eaton’s EBU for Trent XWB-97

Eaton will be responsible for the Trent XWB-97 low-pressure fuel system, starter air system, thermal anti-icing system, engine bleed air system and more.

AGM Aerospace Seeking New Opportunities at FIA14

Michigan-based company hosted a reception bringing together aerospace suppliers to collaborate on new programs.
ATC

Terma De-Clutters Wind Farms from ATC Radar

Danish company Terma’s Scanter 4002 radar mitigates against the unwanted clutter from wind turbines that appears on air traffic and other radars.

Bombardier Shows Off “Lighter, Smarter” CRJ

Cabin upgrades and aerodynamic clean-ups drive continuous improvement effort.
Aircraft

UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough

Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Predator XP Makes Maiden Flight

The XP is fitted with GA-ASI’s Lynx multi-mode radar, high-definition electro-optical video and automatic identification system.
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Cobham Satcom Introduces New Aviator 200S

The compact antenna on the Aviator 200S should make satcom system installations easier and less expensive.
Engines

Pratt’s PW1100G To Gain 2-percent Fuel Burn Improvement

The PurePower engine family has completed nearly 10,000 hours and 19,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 1,400 hours of flight time.

TAG Farnborough Airport Helps Local Student Fly

The TAG Flying Scholarship 2014 was awarded to 17-year-old James Peter Singh.

HISS Secures First European Sabir Sale

HISS specializes in developing special mission adaptations that can be fitted to a wide range of aircraft.

Rotron Launches Heavy-fuel UAV Engine at Farnborough

Rotary engines deliver reliable performance in the 20-60 hp range,

“Strategic Agility” Is U.S. Air Force’s New Mantra

The U.S. Air Force and industrial partners could see great improvements in efficiency as a result of the new strategic agility program.

Nasmyth Group Announces Divisional Reorg at Farnborough

New Nasmyth Technologies division offers precision welding, fabrication and assembly

Merex Acquires Manufacturing Tooling for F-5, T-38, F-16 Spare Parts

Sierra Aerospace of Simi Valley, California, sold the surplus equipment to Merex.
Engines

EPI Ramps Up A400M Engine Production

No major in-service issue so far, manufacturer of TP400 says.

Sinters America Selected by Rockwell Collins for IFE tester

Sinters was selected to develop an IFE electronics tester for Rockwell Collins for use with RC’s Paves system