Content Archive: June 2015

Aircraft

India’s Aequs Gets Foothold in U.S.

U.S. subsidiary will handle low volume runs that include shipsets below four units, primarily for the B777 and 747.
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.
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Aircraft

Saft Batteries Selected for Irkut MC-21 Airliner

Onboard batteries that will provide power to start the auxiliary power unit and provide emergency backup and buffering for critical systems.

Terma Tests Obstruction Light Control

System automatically switches on obstruction lights as aircraft approach the hazardous area and turns them off again as it departs.
Rotorcraft

Vector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics

AS332/532 Mk1 Super Pumas will be the first to benefit from Pro Line Fusion suite.

Liebherr-Aerospace Invests for the Future

Liebherr has won the contract for the wing-fold system for the Boeing 777X.
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Engines

Clean Sky 2’s engines have ambitious green targets

Snecma plans for contra-rotating open rotor demonstrator.

French MoD Supporting Innovative Small Companies

Two technologies, flax fiber composites and 3D glasses for tactical tables, are on display.
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Signs Support Deal for French Military TBMs

Six-year agreement covers airworthiness monitoring, logistics, maintenance and repair