Content Archive: July 2014
Aircraft
UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough
Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
Engines
Pratt’s PW1100G To Gain 2-percent Fuel Burn Improvement
The PurePower engine family has completed nearly 10,000 hours and 19,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 1,400 hours of flight time.
TAG Farnborough Airport Helps Local Student Fly
The TAG Flying Scholarship 2014 was awarded to 17-year-old James Peter Singh.
AGM Aerospace Seeking New Opportunities at FIA14
Michigan-based company hosted a reception bringing together aerospace suppliers to collaborate on new programs.
ATC
Terma De-Clutters Wind Farms from ATC Radar
Danish company Terma’s Scanter 4002 radar mitigates against the unwanted clutter from wind turbines that appears on air traffic and other radars.
Senior Aerospace Expands to Support 787 Production
U.S.-based supplier creates satellite facility to serve Boeing South Carolina.
Parker Aerospace Gets Smarter Pumps
A variety of new design features from Parker Aerospace could help aircraft OEMs improve their designs.
Sikorsky Delivers First Executive, SAR S-76Ds
Medium twin helicopter fleet leader has logged 500 flight hours.
Elbit Vision Systems Promote “Eyes Out” Flying
ClearVision provides flight crews with greatly improved situational awareness, promoting “eyes out” flying by reducing the dependence on landing aids.
