Rockwell Collins Fights Back At Garmin With Fusion EDS
Feb 28, 2012 By Graham Warwick Rockwell Collins has secured an unidentified launch customer for a lower-cost version of its Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system, aimed at light and medium-sized business aircraft. The deal to supply the Fusion
Rockwell Collins Fights Back At Garmin With Fusion EDS
Feb 28, 2012 By Graham Warwick Rockwell Collins has secured an unidentified launch customer for a lower-cost version of its Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system, aimed at light and medium-sized business aircraft. The deal to supply the Fusion
Air Force halts controversial contract Afghan light air support deal may be dead, analysts say
By Jim Moore The Air Force on Feb. 28 canceled a contract to purchase the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for duty in Afghanistan, following litigation and protest from rival Hawker Beechcraft. The Air Force announced on Feb. 28 an abrupt
Air Force halts controversial contract Afghan light air support deal may be dead, analysts say
By Jim Moore The Air Force on Feb. 28 canceled a contract to purchase the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for duty in Afghanistan, following litigation and protest from rival Hawker Beechcraft. The Air Force announced on Feb. 28 an abrupt
NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services
The forecast shortfall in ISS logistics needs after the Shuttle retires provides a significant opportunity for commercial space transportation services. To stimulate the commercial space transportation industry’s ability to fulfill these needs, NASA has established a two-phased approach. COTS Capabilities
NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services
The forecast shortfall in ISS logistics needs after the Shuttle retires provides a significant opportunity for commercial space transportation services. To stimulate the commercial space transportation industry’s ability to fulfill these needs, NASA has established a two-phased approach. COTS Capabilities
NASA C3PO
Program Goal The C3PO will extend human presence in space by enabling an expanding and robust U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Program Objectives Implement U.S. Space Exploration policy with investments to stimulate the commercial space industry Facilitate U.S. private industry demonstration
NASA C3PO
Program Goal The C3PO will extend human presence in space by enabling an expanding and robust U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Program Objectives Implement U.S. Space Exploration policy with investments to stimulate the commercial space industry Facilitate U.S. private industry demonstration
Diamond Aircraft sales up 33% in 2011
Diamond Aircraft has released its 2011 delivery numbers with a strong showing in Q4 continuing the positive trend and offering encouragement for future growth. Against a backdrop of industry-wide flat deliveries in 2011 over 2010, Diamond has registered a 33%
Diamond Aircraft sales up 33% in 2011
Diamond Aircraft has released its 2011 delivery numbers with a strong showing in Q4 continuing the positive trend and offering encouragement for future growth. Against a backdrop of industry-wide flat deliveries in 2011 over 2010, Diamond has registered a 33%
Revolutionary new airplane visits Southeast Asia for first time
BANGKOK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, touched down here after demonstrating its long-range capabilities by flying nonstop from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport — a distance of 7,679 miles (12,358
Revolutionary new airplane visits Southeast Asia for first time
BANGKOK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, touched down here after demonstrating its long-range capabilities by flying nonstop from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport — a distance of 7,679 miles (12,358
Major design milestone sees 737 MAX on track for 2017 entry into service
SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today that the final phase of wind tunnel testing, a major milestone in airplane development, will begin on the 737 MAX program next week. “Wind tunnel testing is on the critical
Major design milestone sees 737 MAX on track for 2017 entry into service
SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today that the final phase of wind tunnel testing, a major milestone in airplane development, will begin on the 737 MAX program next week. “Wind tunnel testing is on the critical
Nigeria Plans “Aerotropolis”
By Mary Grady, Contributing editor In the U.S., airports generally are sited far beyond the outer edges of urban areas, but a new project in Nigeria aims to make the airport the very center of the city. The proposed
Nigeria Plans “Aerotropolis”
By Mary Grady, Contributing editor In the U.S., airports generally are sited far beyond the outer edges of urban areas, but a new project in Nigeria aims to make the airport the very center of the city. The proposed
A123 confirms Fisker Karma batteries could have cooling problem
Battery maker A123 has announced that batteries it supplied to Fisker Automotive for its Karma range-extended luxury sedan might have “misaligned” hose clamps for the cooling system, which could cause coolant to leak. Unabated, A123 admits the leak could cause an electrical short-circuit. According
A123 confirms Fisker Karma batteries could have cooling problem
Battery maker A123 has announced that batteries it supplied to Fisker Automotive for its Karma range-extended luxury sedan might have “misaligned” hose clamps for the cooling system, which could cause coolant to leak. Unabated, A123 admits the leak could cause an electrical short-circuit. According
Cirrus SR22/SR20 Safety records are below GA average
By AVweb Staff When the Cirrus SR20 and 22 first appeared a dozen years ago, the models’ full airframe parachute system and stall/spin resistant wing were expected to set new standards for light aircraft safety. But according
Cirrus SR22/SR20 Safety records are below GA average
By AVweb Staff When the Cirrus SR20 and 22 first appeared a dozen years ago, the models’ full airframe parachute system and stall/spin resistant wing were expected to set new standards for light aircraft safety. But according
