Content Archive: November 2006

ITT protects F-18s with EW jammer

The AN/ALQ-214(V)2 radar homing electronic warfare (EW) system, which ITT Industries developed for the Boeing F/A-18E/F fighter’s integrated defensive elec
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Black Hawk ‘lite’ for foreign sales

Sikorsky Aircraft yesterday announced plans to develop two new versions of its H-60 Black Hawk aimed at sales outside the U.S.: the International Black Haw
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Airbus eyes A318 steep landings

Airbus’ A318, and the A318 Elite executive version, are undergoing approval to make 5.5-degree steep approaches, such as that used into London City Airport

Manufacturing Upgrade for Barco

Visualization specialist Barco (Belgian Aerospace, Hall 1, Stand A13 and A14), has moved assembly of its 2,000- by 2,000-pixel air traffic control main dis

New CEO retools Honeywell Aero

When Rob Gillette arrived at Honeywell Aerospace in January 2005 as its new CEO and president he quickly set out to reorganize the complex engines/avionics
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FPT increases loiter time for Korean UAV

The FPT Industries division of GKN Aerospace has been selected to supply an ultra-lightweight fuel system for the Korean Smart unmanned air vehicle to help

SBAC: UK aerospace sets record orders

The UK aerospace industry has had a “phenomenal year” according to Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) president Chris Geoghegan.

Newest Elta radars prove versatile and easy to install

Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Elta Systems division has unveiled what it describes as a new generation of airborne radar warning receivers.

Plasan Will Upgrade RAF Chinooks

Israel’s Plasan Sasa, a supplier of ballistic armor products, has been awarded a contract as a subcontractor for Permali Gloucester, the Royal Air Force’s

Airbus opens U.S. center for exec jets

Last Monday, Airbus showed to the press its recently opened corporate jetliner center in the U.S.