ESA test opens way to UK spaceplane engine investment
The UK government has announced plans to invest in the development of an air-breathing rocket engine – intended for a single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane – following the…
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Saving lives from the sky: Eurocopter operators’ helicopters provide a dramatic demonstration of emergency services at the Royal International Air Tattoo
The missions of Eurocopter helicopters will have a starring role in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) air show, demonstrating the unique capability of…
Battery in Honeywell locator eyed in 787 fire
(Reuters) – Investigators are looking into whether a fire on a Boeing Dreamliner in London last week was caused by the battery of an emergency…
London Mayor Boris Johnson Heathrow closure would allow building of 100,000-Home Town
London mayor outlines plans for £50bn, four-runway airport and transport hub in Thames estuary. The mayor is submitting detailed proposals for three potential sites to…
Fact Sheet – Improvements to Aircraft Survivability
FAA research and upgrades to aircraft over the years have significantly increased the likelihood of passengers surviving an aviation accident. Many aviation accidents are survivable…
FAA to increase flight time needed for co-pilots
(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it plans to increase the number of flight hours required for co-pilots on U.S. passenger and…
New Authorized Service Facility to Reinforce Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Support Services in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines maintenance facility to service Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops Complements Bombardier’s new Regional Support Office (RSO) and parts depot in Johannesburg, South Africa…
Mexico volcano ash stops more flights
Two US airlines canceled a handful of flights to and from Mexico City’s international airport on Friday after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed a new column…
Boeing Reports Second-Quarter Deliveries
The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2013. Major program deliveries during the second quarter,…
Italian Police Receive Their First Two AW139 Helicopters
The Italian Police has taken delivery of its first two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters on schedule. These helicopters will be operated by the 1st…
Rockwell Collins ARC-210 is first airborne radio to demonstrate MUOS satellite signal reception
Rockwell Collins made history recently when its ARC-210 advanced networking airborne V/UHF radio received a Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite signal during tests conducted…
Boeing Delivers ILFC First 787 Dreamliner for Operation by Norwegian
– ILFC becomes first leasing company to take delivery of 787 – Dreamliner marks ILFC’s 700th airplane delivery from Boeing – First 787 to join…
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