Content Archive: July 2010
Saab gap analysis study key to future military tech
A plan for the industrial and technological base of future European military aerospace moved forward with the signing of a contract for a one-year study to
Israel launches new satellite
Israel’s latest remote-sensing satellite, Ofeq-9, was successfully placed in orbit on June 22 by an Israel Aerospace Industries Shavit vehicle launched fro
Rotorcraft
Agusta Launches AW169 at Farnborough Airshow
In a surprise announcement yesterday at the Farnborough airshow, AgustaWestland unveiled its newest helicopter–the medium twin AW169.
E-Jet sales take off as Flybe places $5B order
Flybe yesterday placed what will likely be the biggest regional airliner deal of the Farnborough show week, committing to buy up to 140 Embraer 175 aircraf
Union Claims Hawker Considering Move Out of Wichita
According to Machinists District 70, which represents some 2,400 hourly workers at Hawker Beechcraft, the company is considering a move away from Wichita,
Aircraft
Etihad takes delivery of first A330 Freighter
Launch customer Etihad Airways took delivery of the first Airbus A330-200F Freighter at a ceremony on Tuesday here at the Farnborough airshow.
Aircraft
Pilatus Celebrates a Grand Milestone for PC-12
Pilatus Aircraft reached a significant milestone on Thursday when the 1,000th PC-12 single-engine turboprop business aircraft was delivered by Pilatus Busi
Regulations and Government
FAA: Aircraft Re-registration To Begin This Fall
The FAA yesterday issued its final ruling mandating the re-registration of all U.S.
Grob, Elbit team on G-120tp trainer
German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft and Elbit Systems, the Israeli specialist in electronic defense, have signed several agreements to partner in th
Aircraft
Viking Air Hands Over First New Twin Otter 400
Canada’s Viking Air today at the Farnborough airshow handed over its first new Twin Otter 400 to launch customer Zimex Aviation.
