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Thailand Looks To Duplicate Automobiles Success For Aerospace
Thailand has started to build its aerospace industry starting with spare parts.
Aircraft
‘Stable’ Boeing Moves Into Production Fast Lane
Boeing Commercial Airplanes senior vice president of programs Pat Shanahan sees flow times decreasing in a now stable production environment.
E-Fan Advances The Case For Electrically Powered Aircraft
Further work on battery technology could pave the way for larger aircraft to tap the benefits of electrical power.
Task Force Presses For Aircraft Tracking Solution
An independent aircraft global tracking solution has become an imperative in the wake of the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines 777.
Turbomeca Forges Russian Alliance With Production Offer
Turbomeca offers new version of RTM332 to power new Russian high-speed helicopter.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Upgrades In-service Trent Engines
Rolls’ engines gain valuable percents in fuel burn, while development of Trent 1000-TEN for Boeing 787-10 continues.
CAE’s Integrated Approach to Training Proves Its Worth
Simulation’s role in military training is expanding as budgets shrink.
Microturbo eAPU Ready For Service On AW189 Helicopter
The electronic auxiliary power unit is quieter and has lower emissions than conventional APUs.
Aircraft
Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers
Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers
Aircraft
Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family
Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family
NTSB Points at Airspeed Error in Macon Overrun
Investigators believe the aircraft was nearly 20 knots fast crossing the runway threshold.
Dutch Report on False Glideslope Signals
Pilots might be startled by an unexpected pitch up.
FAA Wants To Change Training Device Rules
These changes are designed to reflect updated flight training standards.
Australia Reports on Powerplant Incidents
–Disparity in reports among models suggests that age is merely one of several factors to consider.
FSF Endorses Deployable Flight Data Recorders
ICAO also plans to amend Annex 6.17 on aircraft ELTs.
FAA’s Whitaker Speaks to NextGen
The 2020 deadline for ADS-B out will not change, says the agency.
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Skywest Airlines
Airline could be fined for violating a number of agency drug-and-alcohol testing regulations.
Video Captures Barcelona Runway Incursion
Barcelona runway incursion receives over 19 million views in one week.
IBAC and NATA Publish Ground-Handling Standard
Ground handlers have a published set of best practices.
EagleMed Reaches Next SMS Plateau
EMS operator says it’s full speed ahead for SMS Level 4.
Aerostar Puts Romanian Aerospace On The Map
Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.
Developing In Civil MRO
Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.
Aircraft
Aerostar Fits Split Scimitar First
Romania’s Aerostar has become the first independent MRO in Europe to install split-scimitar winglets on a Boeing 737.
UAC Brings Greater Cohesion To Russian Aerospace
UAC subsidiaries are exhibiting under one roof at this year’s Farnborough show.
Irkut Progresses MC-21 Airliner As Fighter Output Grows
Irkut is working on a possible new widebody airliner with China, as well as several military aircraft upgrades.
UAC Boosted By MiG-29SMT Order
Russian order for MiG-29SMT raises hopes for commitment to the MiG-35 program.
Superjet Partners Seek Closer Ties
Evidence of the effort between SJI and SCAC to better collaborate appears in the form of two airplanes on static display at Farnborough 2014.
