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Marshall opens Aussie shop to serve Asia region
Marshall Aerospace has created an Australian subsidiary to spearhead a drive for more business in the Asia-Pacific region.
Engines
GE initiates blade tests for open-rotor mill
General Electric has started wind-tunnel testing of multiple one-fifth-scale configurations for its open-rotor engine to identify the optimum blade design.
Aircraft
Chengdu’s J-10B Multirole Fighter on Trial
With J-10A production in full stride, Chengdu is working on integrating new technology, which may lead to an improved production aircraft.
Ameco Beijing opens new digs
Ameco Beijing (Stand F81) is promoting its maintenance services to increase the use of its new facilities.
Operation United Response for Haiti
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, civilian aid agencies and governments have mobilized airlift efforts to fly
Satair takes its customers under wing
In order to lessen the fallout from the current economic downturn, Satair, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for both aircraft OEM
Maintenance and Modifications
First VIP Q400s To Be Outfitted by Field Aviation
Field Aviation will produce and install custom-designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Q400s under a contract with Avitrade Belgium on behalf of
Aircraft
Aerion Study Shows Continued Interest in SSBJs
Reno, Nev.-based Aerion today said it is evaluating preliminary results of a new global market survey indicating strong demand for its supersonic business
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Sluggish, Avinode Says
Demand for charter flights looks set to fall from the rise enjoyed by the market last month, according to the latest
Aircraft
CJ4 on Final Approach for Certification
Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing of its new Citation CJ4 and is in the final stages of FAA type certification approvals, the company
Aviation User Fees Zapped from FY11 Budget
NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) were pleased to learn that the Obama Administration’s Fiscal Year 2011 federal budget propos
Engines
Lacking orders, Boeing poised to scrap 787-3 program
The Boeing 787-3 program appears all but dead after Boeing vice president of marketing Randy Tinseth yesterday expressed grave doubts about the market viab
Aircraft
Gates Gets Tough on JSF Waste as F-35 Chief Pays with His Job
Confirmation of the serious problems in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter development came yesterday when U.S.
T-50 and M-346 face off in Singapore trainer bid
Singapore’s choice of an advanced jet training system is due next month and could be crucial to the future export prospects of Italy’s M-346 Master and Kor
Aircraft
Cessna’s CJ4 now on final approach for certification
Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing on its new Citation CJ4 business jet and is in the final stages of U.S.
Aircraft
With fresh papers in hand, 7X set to take off in China
Dassault’s Falcon 7X business jet has received its type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Stratech Aero launched to take on UAV market
Singapore-based Stratech Systems Ltd.
BCT System Tackles Worn-out Engine Parts
German company BCT is exhibiting its adaptive machining systems for the manufacture and overhaul of gas turbine engine components.
Malaysia to add AW139s for maritime SAR ops
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will step up plans this year to expand its operations with the delivery of three new helicopters.
JetNet Unveils Evolution Upgrades
Aircraft research and information provider JetNet is displaying a series of enhancements to its Evolution software interface here at the Singapore Airshow.
Nova Orders Zonal Drying to Cut Fuel Burn
Sweden’s Nova Airlines has ordered zonal drying systems from humidity control specialist CTT System for installation on three Airbus A321s.
Engines
CFM in talks on new narrowbody turbofans
CFM International continues to work “on a daily basis” with Boeing and Airbus on new engine applications for the 737 and A320 families, according to Eric B
Elbit shows off ‘network in action’ systems
Elbit Systems (Stand N65) is showing a big-screen multimedia presentation here at Singapore entitled “Networking in Action.” The presentation features real
Aircraft
Flight-testing Europe's huge new turboprop
Before the long-delayed first flight of the A400M, the new airlifter’s TP400 turboprop was flown 18 times on a C-130 flight test bed (FTB) modified and flo
Pentagon official calls for more information sharing
A senior Pentagon official called for greater cooperation between the U.S.
Embraer chooses execjet trainer
Embraer has chosen FlightSafety International as the authorized training provider for its mid-light Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 executive jets, the c
Middle East Airlines Signs for V2500 Support
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has placed a contract for International Aero Engines to support the V2500 engines that power its Airbus A320 fleet.
Lang Lang Hits the Right Note for Bombardier
Bombardier has named classical music star Lang Lang as one of its business-aircraft brand ambassadors.
India Issues 75-Aircraft Basic Trainer RFP
Potential bidders for a 75-aircraft Indian air force basic trainer requirement met this week for a pre-bid conference.
