Aerospace & Air Transport

Hong Kong Leasing Company Orders 70 A320/321neos

Hong Kong Aviation Capital's deal for Airbus A320neos is worth around $7.2 billion.

Unison Helps Turbine Engines Acclimate to New Regulatory Constraints

The Acclimate ignition system features solid-state electronics, with exciter performance that can vary depending on specific requirements.

Elbit To Implement Nicarnica’s Volcanic Ash Detection

Real-time imagery is supplied by two fast-sampling, imaging infrared cameras that are tuned to detect volcanic ash particles in airspace.

Airbus Joins Virginia Applied Research Center

CCAM member companies may collaborate on generic research and conduct proprietary research to create new manufacturing techniques and processes.

Airbus Joins U.S. Virginia Research and Technology Consortium

“Innovation, that’s how you grow, that’s how you diversify an economy,” said Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.

Pratt & Whitney Taps IBM to Help with Diagnostics

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 Makes First Run

The turbofan’s increased thrust is obtained by a combination of new high-temperature turbine technology, a larger core and advanced fan aerodynamics.

Noranco, UTC Ink Contract Extension at Farnborough

Parts maker to supply complex components to UTC for 10 more years.

Ruag Hands Tata Major Do 228 Role

Nasmyth Group Announces Divisional Reorg at Farnborough

New Nasmyth Technologies division offers precision welding, fabrication and assembly

Bombardier Shows Off “Lighter, Smarter” CRJ

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

UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough

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

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.

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.