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U.S. Army helo fleet undergoes facelift

Since the dramatic cancellation of the stealthy Comanche attack helicopter in 2004, U.S.

June 14, 2007

Maturing A380 on surer footing

Having promised so much and letting its A380 launch customers down so dismally with the news of serious program delays, Airbus is understandably cautious i

Aircraft

June 13, 2007

OAK still mum on plans for Ruslans

They’re big.

Aircraft

June 13, 2007

Aeroflot to sign for A350s, if not here, then at MAKS

EADS expects to sign a firm contract with Aeroflot for 22 of the new Airbus A350XWB airliners here at the Paris Air Show this week, or perhaps at Moscow’s

Aircraft

June 13, 2007

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Nacelle tech keeps pace with engine advances

Manufacturers of nacelles and thrust reversers have no less interest in introducing new technology to their designs than do the suppliers of the engines in

Aircraft

June 13, 2007

Raytheon, L-3 team on AESA demo

The advent of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar has not only dramatically improved the traditional capabilities of the radar, but has al

June 13, 2007

P&W ‘laser focused’ on CFM56-3 parts campaign

In January, Pratt & Whitney achieved a major milestone in its campaign to become a certified supplier of spares for CFM International’s CFM56-3 turbofans w

Engines

June 13, 2007

Boeing still hasn’t solved engine swap ‘challenges’

Boeing hasn’t yet worked out how to change between alternative 787 engines in the space of 24 hours.

Engines

June 13, 2007

AeroVodochody faces ultimatum

Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody, founded in 1919, probably lays a fair claim to being the oldest airframer still active today.

June 13, 2007

U.S. publishes roadmap for UAV operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently published for comment a roadmap for the routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in U.S.

June 13, 2007

Support revenues now exceed Rolls engine sales

In recent years, engine manufacturers have shifted their emphasis from straightforward production of engines to the far more lucrative business of after-sa

Engines

June 13, 2007

Meggitt turns attention to its core competencies

A sustained program of corporate integration and investment in manufacturing and customer support is giving Meggitt greater focus and a more strategic posi

June 13, 2007

BAE Systems moves to stress integrator role

Does the recent sale of its Inertial Products business signal a round of sell-offs by BAE Systems? A statement accompanying the move noted that the company

June 13, 2007

900ER not necessarily the end of the line

Quite possibly the last member of the best selling family of airliners in the history of the industry, the recently certified Boeing 737-900ER has at once

Aircraft

June 13, 2007

Bombardier plans menu for aftermarket services

Bombardier’s business model for the C Series airliner family includes fleet management services along the lines of Boeing’s GoldCare program for the 787 th

Aircraft

June 12, 2007

Engines will ultimately drive C Series outcome

The key to Bombardier’s still-pending decision on whether to go ahead with a $2 billion-plus investment in its projected C Series 110/130-seat regional air

Engines

June 12, 2007

European forces struggle with flight training costs

Training pilots to fly combat jets is an expensive proposition.

June 12, 2007

OAK gets OK to build Il-96

Russia’s new airframing consortium OAK has won government approval to continue limited production of widebody airliners.

Aircraft

June 12, 2007

Boeing preaches rate restraint

Prices for new Boeing jetliners could harden as the manufacturer works to manage production rates and outsourced parts supplies in the face of continuing h

Aircraft

June 12, 2007

Bombardier reacts to evolving size demands

Bombardier Aerospace is responding to demand for bigger regional jets with its 100-seat CRJ1000 and continues to mull a 90-seat stretch of its Q400 turbopr

Aircraft

June 12, 2007

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

U.S. Army helo fleet undergoes facelift

Since the dramatic cancellation of the stealthy Comanche attack helicopter in 2004, U.S.

Maturing A380 on surer footing

Having promised so much and letting its A380 launch customers down so dismally with the news of serious program delays, Airbus is understandably cautious i

OAK still mum on plans for Ruslans

They’re big.

Aeroflot to sign for A350s, if not here, then at MAKS

EADS expects to sign a firm contract with Aeroflot for 22 of the new Airbus A350XWB airliners here at the Paris Air Show this week, or perhaps at Moscow’s

Videos

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Nacelle tech keeps pace with engine advances

Manufacturers of nacelles and thrust reversers have no less interest in introducing new technology to their designs than do the suppliers of the engines in

Raytheon, L-3 team on AESA demo

The advent of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar has not only dramatically improved the traditional capabilities of the radar, but has al

P&W ‘laser focused’ on CFM56-3 parts campaign

In January, Pratt & Whitney achieved a major milestone in its campaign to become a certified supplier of spares for CFM International’s CFM56-3 turbofans w

Boeing still hasn’t solved engine swap ‘challenges’

Boeing hasn’t yet worked out how to change between alternative 787 engines in the space of 24 hours.

AeroVodochody faces ultimatum

Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody, founded in 1919, probably lays a fair claim to being the oldest airframer still active today.

U.S. publishes roadmap for UAV operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently published for comment a roadmap for the routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in U.S.

Support revenues now exceed Rolls engine sales

In recent years, engine manufacturers have shifted their emphasis from straightforward production of engines to the far more lucrative business of after-sa

Meggitt turns attention to its core competencies

A sustained program of corporate integration and investment in manufacturing and customer support is giving Meggitt greater focus and a more strategic posi

BAE Systems moves to stress integrator role

Does the recent sale of its Inertial Products business signal a round of sell-offs by BAE Systems? A statement accompanying the move noted that the company

900ER not necessarily the end of the line

Quite possibly the last member of the best selling family of airliners in the history of the industry, the recently certified Boeing 737-900ER has at once

Bombardier plans menu for aftermarket services

Bombardier’s business model for the C Series airliner family includes fleet management services along the lines of Boeing’s GoldCare program for the 787 th

Engines will ultimately drive C Series outcome

The key to Bombardier’s still-pending decision on whether to go ahead with a $2 billion-plus investment in its projected C Series 110/130-seat regional air

European forces struggle with flight training costs

Training pilots to fly combat jets is an expensive proposition.

OAK gets OK to build Il-96

Russia’s new airframing consortium OAK has won government approval to continue limited production of widebody airliners.

Boeing preaches rate restraint

Prices for new Boeing jetliners could harden as the manufacturer works to manage production rates and outsourced parts supplies in the face of continuing h

Bombardier reacts to evolving size demands

Bombardier Aerospace is responding to demand for bigger regional jets with its 100-seat CRJ1000 and continues to mull a 90-seat stretch of its Q400 turbopr

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