Content Archive: June 2015
Engines
S.S. White Flexible Shafts Power Leap 1C Thrust Reversers
Flexible rotary shafts are part of the CFM Leap-1C engine's thrust reversers.
Engines
Clean Sky 2’s engines have ambitious green targets
Snecma plans for contra-rotating open rotor demonstrator.
Regulations and Government
FAA, EU Extend ATM Pact
FAA, EU agree to cooperate further on deployment and implementation of NextGen and Sesar activities.
Airbus Implements Sci-Fi Factory Vision
Smart drillers already in use, ergonomics a major concern.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Launches H Pilot Club
Club to work along the lines of a sports car owner club.
Avionics
Apple iOS 8.3 Causes GPS Incompatibility Issues
The problem with external GPS compatibility should be fixed with the next release of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system.
Charter & Fractional
Fractional Operators Eye International Expansion
NetJets looking to Latin America and evaluating fleet needs, Flight Options begins adding Gulfstreams and Wheels Up considers ride-sharing.
Rotorcraft
Slowed by supply chain, Bell 525 gets closer to first flight
Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin is ongoing while Bell Helicopter is proceeding with 505 light single and V-280 tiltrotor development.
Paris Air Show Busy Despite Absentees
A round-up of the defense highlights from the world’s biggest aerospace exhibition.
Engines
CFM Dominates Engine Order News at Paris Show
CFM racked up $14 billion in sales during the Paris show week, with Rolls-Royce and IAE also doing new business.
