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General Dynamics UK straddles transatlantic divide

As the British subsidiary of a leading American defense contractor majoring in sensitive communications and intelligence technologies, General Dynamics UK

July 7, 2008

Keeping control of where tools are kept

Keeping control of where tools are kept is an important issue in aircraft production lines or maintenance facilities, especially because of concerns about

July 7, 2008

Alenia’s EM test chamber nearly ready

Electromagnetic (EM) compatibility testing, which has become increasingly important with the advent of new technologies such as fly-by-wire controls, the s

July 7, 2008

Latest Gripen Demo goes through its paces

Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27.  Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

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French industry calls on Sarkozy to fulfill his promise

French aerospace orders last year remained at record levels but the long-term weakness of the U.S.

July 7, 2008

Another 'boutique' airline goes under

Britain’s “boutique” air carrier Silverjet ceased operations in May, becoming the third such airline to collapse within the last six months.

July 7, 2008

Euro-jets vie for Swiss fighter order

Switzerland is in the market for about 20 new fighters to progressively replace its remaining F-5 fleet.

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

More acquisitions by Meggitt boost sensors, wheels, brakes

Just over a year after completing its biggest acquisition to date, Meggitt group has, according to chief executive Terry Twigger, made significant strides

July 7, 2008

Russia’s powerplant makers showing newfound ambition

Russia’s aircraft engine manufacturers are trying to make up ground lost to Western rivals through a comprehensive process of consolidation and restructuri

Engines

July 7, 2008

GKN delivers a new way to shape titanium parts

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first production examples of an entirely new process for creating complex curved titanium structures.

July 7, 2008

Flying nearly axed at first Farnborough

Farnborough International, which organizes this world-famous airshow for parent company the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC), may have felt cu

July 7, 2008

Rolls seeks cold cash for hot new core

One of the biggest problems for those designing the next generation of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) is how to define, choose and incorporate a powe

Engines

July 7, 2008

Boeing’s Hummingbird UAV demonstrates endurance

Boeing’s A-160T Hummingbird rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recently claimed an unofficial world’s record for its weight class by staying aloft for mor

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

Natca blasts controller hiring plan

The issue of controller staffing is intensifying the long-running debate between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca).

ATC

July 7, 2008

C-MAC preaches to defense firms value of commercial availability

According to a leading supplier of advanced microelectronics, design engineers in the defense industry should follow the automotive industry and be more wi

July 7, 2008

Galileo’s ‘early services’ a bid to stimulate market

Last year was a challenging time for Galileo, Europe’s fledgling global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

ATC

July 7, 2008

CMC’s TacView offers military sharper image

CMC Electronics (Hall 4 Stand C16a) has brought its new TacView portable mission display to Farnborough as part of a global marketing effort aimed at both

July 7, 2008

Russian exports soar despite some glitches

Last year, Russian defense export agency Rosoboronexport (Hall 1 Stand B13) achieved a new post-Soviet-period record for export of military hardware totali

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

Rolls bids to power new MS-21 airliner

Russian airframer Irkut wants Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney to bid against each other with Russian partners in the tender to provide a powerplant for

Engines

July 7, 2008

Antonov seeks Western partners for An-148

In an effort to expand its product line’s international customer base, Antonov is actively pursuing more Western participation in its An-148 regional jet.

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

General Dynamics UK straddles transatlantic divide

As the British subsidiary of a leading American defense contractor majoring in sensitive communications and intelligence technologies, General Dynamics UK

Keeping control of where tools are kept

Keeping control of where tools are kept is an important issue in aircraft production lines or maintenance facilities, especially because of concerns about

Alenia’s EM test chamber nearly ready

Electromagnetic (EM) compatibility testing, which has become increasingly important with the advent of new technologies such as fly-by-wire controls, the s

Latest Gripen Demo goes through its paces

Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27.&nbsp; Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M

Videos

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French industry calls on Sarkozy to fulfill his promise

French aerospace orders last year remained at record levels but the long-term weakness of the U.S.

Another 'boutique' airline goes under

Britain’s “boutique” air carrier Silverjet ceased operations in May, becoming the third such airline to collapse within the last six months.

Euro-jets vie for Swiss fighter order

Switzerland is in the market for about 20 new fighters to progressively replace its remaining F-5 fleet.

More acquisitions by Meggitt boost sensors, wheels, brakes

Just over a year after completing its biggest acquisition to date, Meggitt group has, according to chief executive Terry Twigger, made significant strides

Russia’s powerplant makers showing newfound ambition

Russia’s aircraft engine manufacturers are trying to make up ground lost to Western rivals through a comprehensive process of consolidation and restructuri

GKN delivers a new way to shape titanium parts

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first production examples of an entirely new process for creating complex curved titanium structures.

Flying nearly axed at first Farnborough

Farnborough International, which organizes this world-famous airshow for parent company the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC), may have felt cu

Rolls seeks cold cash for hot new core

One of the biggest problems for those designing the next generation of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) is how to define, choose and incorporate a powe

Boeing’s Hummingbird UAV demonstrates endurance

Boeing’s A-160T Hummingbird rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recently claimed an unofficial world’s record for its weight class by staying aloft for mor

Natca blasts controller hiring plan

The issue of controller staffing is intensifying the long-running debate between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca).

C-MAC preaches to defense firms value of commercial availability

According to a leading supplier of advanced microelectronics, design engineers in the defense industry should follow the automotive industry and be more wi

Galileo’s ‘early services’ a bid to stimulate market

Last year was a challenging time for Galileo, Europe’s fledgling global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

CMC’s TacView offers military sharper image

CMC Electronics (Hall 4 Stand C16a) has brought its new TacView portable mission display to Farnborough as part of a global marketing effort aimed at both

Russian exports soar despite some glitches

Last year, Russian defense export agency Rosoboronexport (Hall 1 Stand B13) achieved a new post-Soviet-period record for export of military hardware totali

Rolls bids to power new MS-21 airliner

Russian airframer Irkut wants Rolls-Royce and Pratt &amp; Whitney to bid against each other with Russian partners in the tender to provide a powerplant for

Antonov seeks Western partners for An-148

In an effort to expand its product line’s international customer base, Antonov is actively pursuing more Western participation in its An-148 regional jet.

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Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27. Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M

Russian airframer Irkut wants Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney to bid against each other with Russian partners in the tender to provide a powerplant for