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Vague GAO Report Fails To Address Security Risk Issue
10:30 6-21-2011
In response to a Senate committee request, the U.S.
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Paris 2011: Rockwell Collins delivers first software-defined ARC-210 radio
When Rockwell Collins officially celebrated the first full-rate production delivery of its ARC-210 RT-1939(C) Generation 5 radio to PMA 209, the air combat
Paris 2011: French firm offers tailored component testing
Avnir Engineering (Hall 4 Stand AB132) is here promoting its skills in devising test campaigns for aerospace components, such as its recent test of a helic
Paris 2011: Leasing companies plot course for coming boom
The world’s aircraft leasing industry appears to have weathered the proverbial storm of the global recession and now looks well positioned to exploit aircr
Aircraft
Paris 2011: Embraer Sees Strong 20-year Market, but Remains Noncommital on Entry on Narrowbody Airliner Segment
Embraer yesterday bypassed an opportunity to firm up its intentions in the widening campaign to challenge the dominance of Boeing and Airbus in the single
Paris 2011: Safran Supplements Virgin America’s $1.4 Billion Order for CFM Leap Engines with $400 Million Support Contract
Virgin America’s eve-of-Paris-show $1.4 billion order for CFM International Leap engines to power its 30 Airbus A320neo airliners provided validation of pa
Paris 2011: ITT’s Gorgon Stare’s “Unblinking Eye” Providing Intelligence from Reaper UAVs in Afghanistan
The system has overcome early integration problems and is delivering actionable intelligence to warfighters in Afghanistan.
Aircraft
Paris 2011: Hypersonic Hyperbole
HyperMach Aerospace Industries unveiled plans for its SonicStar V-tailed supersonic business jet (SSBJ) at the Paris Air Show.
Paris 2011: CAE Expands Global Footprint of Training Facilities and Simulators
CAE (Hall 3 C60) and Mitsui (Hall 4 F169) announced that they plan to establish a joint-venture training center in Japan for the new
Paris 2011: North Sea Weather Baptizes Le Bourget Debut of AgustaWestland’s AW189 Twin-engine Helicopter
Dark clouds and a strong breeze failed to prevent yesterday’s unveiling of AgustaWestland’s latest civil helicopter, the eight-ton multi-role AW189.
Paris 2011: Qatar Airways Orders Six Boeing 777-300ERs Worth $1.7 Billion
Qatar Airways has placed a follow-on order for six Boeing 777-300ERs, the companies announced yesterday at the show.
Paris 2011: ENAC Picks Daher-Socata for TB 20 Upgrades
Daher-Socata (Hall 2B C186, Static C63) has been s
Paris 2011: Bombardier Lands New C Series Order
A undisclosed “major network carrier” has placed a firm order for 10 Bombardier CSeries CS100s and has agreed to become the aircraft’s first operator, the
Paris 2011: Boeing must act now on narrowbodies, says ILFC chief
Boeing needs to “get on with it,” if it is to compete with the Airbus A320neo, according to International Lease Finance Corporation CEO Henri Courpron.
Aircraft
Paris 2011: Where Next for Russian Helicopters Following Share Flotation Flop?
Russian Helicopters has had to go back to the drawing board on plans to raise fresh capital, following last month’s failed attempt at a $500 million share
Aircraft
Paris 2011: Rostvertol’s Upgraded Mi-26T2 Looks for Sales in India
Rostvertol is at the show promoting its Mi-26T2, an upgraded version of its popular heavy-lift helicopter, in the hope of securing sales to India and other
Paris 2011: Hawker Beechcraft’s Attack Version of Popular T-6 Texan TrainerAT-6 Awaits LAS/LAAR Aimed at USAF Programsdecision
While Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) the company waits on a decision from the U.S.
Paris 2011: Eaton displays top product enhancements
Eaton Aerospace (Hall 2B Stand D32) comes to Paris celebrating its centenary–100 years in which it has grown from a small axle business into a company with
Aircraft
Paris 2011: United Continental Orders Blended Winglets for 767-300ERs
United Continental Holdings has ordered blended winglets for its
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Paris 2011: P-8 Production Advances; JSTARS Replacement Eyed
The P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft rep
