Actualité aéronautique

Bombardier Selects Goodrich Next Generation SmartProbe™ Air Data, Ice Detection, and Other Systems for CSeries Family of Aircraft

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Bombardier to provide several systems including its next-generation SmartProbe™ air data system and ice detection system for the new CSeries* family of aircraft.. Work will be performed primarily at Goodrich’s Sensors and Integrated Systems facility in Burnsville, Minn. The next-generation SmartProbe system provides all critical air data parameters for the aircraft’s flight control, pilot display and other systems. SmartProbe air data sensing technology integrates multi-function sensing probes, pressure sensors and air data computer processing. Elimination of pneumatic lines reduces system cost, weight and complexity. Full integration improves system reliability, maintainability and performance. The flexibility and versatility of the next-generation SmartProbe system make it suitable for flight control systems ranging from traditional to fully fly-by-wire flight control applications.

Chiffres du trafic de Fraport - mai 2009 : la densité du trafic continue de se redresser légèrement

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par PRNewswire

L'évolution du trafic de l'aéroport de Francfort (FRA) au cours des trois derniers mois continue à inciter à l'optimisme - surtout par rapport aux chiffres du début d'année. En particulier, la baisse des mouvements aériens ainsi que du fret et du courrier aérien a continué de ralentir légèrement.

Replacements and Modernization Drive $380 Billion in World Combat Aircraft Revenues Through 2019, According to New Research from G2 Solutions

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

A new research note “Combat Aircraft Markets: Analysis and Outlook” is available. The 30-page research note presents combat aircraft and selected avionics market analysis from 2008 to 2019.

Fraport Traffic Figures - May 2009: Traffic Continues to Pick Up Slightly

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par PRNewswire

Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) traffic development during the past three months - especially compared to figures at the beginning of the year - continues to provide optimism. In particular, the decline in aircraft movements as well as airfreight and airmail continued to slow slightly.

Le deuxième moteur de la GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team prêt pour les tests

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Le programme d'essais mené avec succès par la GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team se poursuit avec le deuxième moteur de développement F136 qui va prochainement être mis au banc d'essai dans les délais prévus.

GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team’s Second Engine Heads to Test

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team’s successful testing plan continues with the second F136 development engine soon to begin testing on schedule.

EAA : L’aluminium, un matériau de choix pour des transports aériens propres et sûrs

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Au centenaire du Salon du Bourget, l’aluminium se positionne comme l’un des matériaux les plus abondamment exposés : répondant à toutes les exigences d’aérodynamique, de sécurité, de durabilité et de respect de l’environnement, l’aluminium est résolument le matériau idéal pour les avions d’aujourd’hui et de demain.

EAA: Aluminium to Contribute to Safer and Cleaner Air Transport

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

At the hundredth-anniversary Paris Air Show 2009 (Le Bourget, France), aluminium positions itself as one of the most abundant materials on display: a material that meets every requirement for aerodynamic, safe, durable and environmentally friendly designs. The ultimate material for today’s and tomorrow’s airplanes.

Climate Change is a Global Problem. Does the Aerospace Industry Have a Solution?

transmise le 16 juin 2009 par Business Wire

As the world grapples with climate change, there is an urgent need for data. In short, accurately measuring the effects of climate change and the results of policy solutions like cap and trade will not be possible without it.

DynCorp International Selected For $915 Million Aviation Task Order in Iraq

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

The U.S. Department of State has awarded DynCorp International a task order to provide aviation and aviation support services in Iraq. This task order is under the Worldwide Personal Protective Services (WPPS) contract with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security to provide protective security for U.S. diplomatic personnel. The task order is awarded for a base year plus four one-year options, and has a total potential value of $915 million if all options are exercised.