Content Archive: June 2015

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Thales Displays Counter-UAV Work

French research project is concentrating on malicious flying of mini- and micro-UAVs against sensitive government, industry and military sites.
Regulations and Government

Indecision Renders European MALE UAV Virtually Impotent

Countries have not yet provided enough definition to allow the industrial team to proceed.
Avionics

UTC offers flight-tracking solution with aircraft interface device

UTC added its name to the list of suppliers offering solutions for ICAO's 15-minute tracking recommendation.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Meets With NATA Members Over ATC Reform

Shuster discussed his independent ATC plan with NATA members during the association's newly formatted four-day Aviation Business Conference.
Avionics

IS&S Helps Airlines with NextGen Gear-up

Airlines and business jet operators can upgrade to NextGen capabilities by installing IS&S displays.
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Rotorcraft

Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin continues, while Bell Helicopter proceeds with development of the 505 light single.
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Aircraft

Two New Teams Formed To Compete for JStars Recap

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman announce partners, joining Boeing as bidders for new radar surveillance jets.
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Aircraft

Wizz Air Order Takes Airbus Show Business to $57 Billion

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is to buy at least 110 Airbus A321neo narrow bodies.
Aircraft

Sagem and DCI Offer Turnkey Surveillance Solution

Sagem and French defense services agency DCI will jointly offer Diamond twins and Patroller UAVs outfitted with Sagem's surveillance equipment
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Regulations and Government

New Texas Law Provides Relief on Certain Leasing Taxes

NBAA pushed for bill after members were subject to audits that led to contradictory interpretations over leasing agreements and new taxes.