Content Archive: June 2009
Engines
Mitsubishi keeps MRJ on course; critical design review under way
Development of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s MRJ regional jet continues on schedule, as some 800 engineers, designers and subcontractors in Nagoya, Jap
Sabena Wins P.180 Avanti Paint Work
Piaggio Aero has signed an memorandum of understanding with Sabena Technics that sets the framework for a contract to paint part of its P.180 Avanti twin b
CMC Electronics Satcom Antenna Certified on A380
The CMC Electronics CMA-2102SB high-gain satcom antenna has been certified on the A380 and A330/340.
Aircraft
Flying the Airbus A380
Airbus engineers are never satisfied, and customers of the European airframe builder should have only one response: thank goodness.
Cobham Lands Airbus Satcom Antenna Deal
Satellite communications system supplier Cobham (Hall 2 Stand E83) has secured a contract to supply high-gain antennas for use on single-aisle and long-ran
Aircraft
GP7200 to power Air Austral’s Airbus A380s
Air Austral selected the Engine Alliance GP7200 to power the pair of Airbus A380s it has ordered.
All systems go for Bahrain Air Show
The inaugural Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), which will take place Jan.
Aircraft
Boeing joins sales parade
Boeing joined in the sales action yesterday at the Paris Air Show when MC Aviation Partners (MCAP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., finalize
Mubadala’s ADAT signs up to service GE, IAE engines
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) will take a central role in maintaining General Electric engines–including those ordered by Etihad Airways here at t
Aircraft
HAROP loiters with intent
One of the more unusual debutants at this year’s airshow is Israel Aerospace Industries’ HAROP loitering munition.
