Actualité aéronautique

Composites Collaboration Demonstrates Low-Cost Manufacturing Technology

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par PRNewswire

Bristol Aerospace, a division of Magellan Aerospace, in collaboration with Boeing Research & Technology and the Composites Innovation Centre in Winnipeg, MB, completed a research program to investigate out-of-autoclave processing for potential use in composite aircraft components. These composites can be cured in an oven under a vacuum bag with no additional external pressure applied. Next generation out-of-autoclave composites that offer performance comparable to traditional materials are now being developed by suppliers. The goal of the project was to demonstrate that an out-of-autoclave process could be used to fabricate components that would satisfy the strict requirements for aerospace grade parts.

EMS SATCOM, Alnair Aerospace Fzc Announce EASA Certifications

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

EMS SATCOM, a division of EMS Technologies, Inc., and Alnair Aerospace Fzc, a UAE-based company, announced today the award of the first European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on EMS SATCOM’s AMT-3800 High-gain Antenna (AMT-3800) and HSD-440 High-speed Data Terminal. The antenna and transceiver were tested and certified on an Asia-based Airbus A319 air transport aircraft. The certification tests were successfully performed by Toulouse-based EAD Aerospace, also responsible for obtaining the antenna’s EASA STC.

Homeland Security Firm Reinvents Collaborative Planning Approach Using Innovative Technology to Create Exercise Plans for the Atlanta International Airport

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

ThePresponse Solutions Group recently used CEMPlanner while working with a multi-agency planning team at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to develop an FAA mandated, HSEEP-compliant full-scale exercise. HSEEP compliant planning templates were created in the web-based software at the start of the planning process, thereby ensuring compliance with DHS guidelines.

TAM's Technological Center in Sao Carlos Performs Aircraft Maintenance for LAN Group

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par PRNewswire

TAM has signed a contract with LAN Group (LAN Chile S.A.) to perform regular maintenance on six aircraft from the Chilean company's fleet at TAM's Technological Center in Sao Carlos, located in the interior of the state of Sao Paulo.

Republic Airways Names Joe Allman Vice President and Controller

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Republic Airways Holdings today announced the appointment of Joe Allman to the position of Vice President and Controller. He will continue to report to Hal Cooper, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Order Book at $4 Billion as Aerion Nears Decision on Manufacturing Partner for Its Supersonic Jet Design

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Aerion Corporation is nearing a decision on an aerospace manufacturing partner to lead the development and production of its pioneering supersonic business jet design.

ITT Receiver to Play Critical Role in Global Precipitation Measurement

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

ITT Corporation has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the Global Precipitation Measurement-Microwave Imager (GMI) Receiver Subsystem with Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The Critical Design Review is a multi-disciplined technical review to ensure the system can proceed into system fabrication. With this achievement, ITT can begin manufacture of the first flight unit.

Ultra Signs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Engine Licensing Agreement With RCV Engines Ltd

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Ultra Electronics is pleased to announce that its Precision Air Systems business has signed an agreement encompassing a worldwide marketing, development and manufacturing licence with RCV Engines Limited for a 4-stroke, lightweight, dual fuel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engine.

ILS Announces 9 New Proton Missions in First Half of 2009

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

ILS International Launch Services, Inc. (ILS), a world leader in providing Proton launch services to the global commercial satellite industry, has secured six firm launch orders and three mission assignments in the first half of 2009. ILS has also witnessed a significant trend where customers have moved from other launch providers to ILS Proton in order to meet their critical business requirements.

XOJET Rolls out First Nationwide Network of Fixed Price on-Demand Charter Routes Starting at $12,000

transmise le 15 juin 2009 par Business Wire

Seeking to demystify historically complex pricing in the private jet charter market, XOJET announced it has launched a first-of-its-kind national network of simple, transparent rates starting at $12,000 on over 15,000 dedicated routes. Today’s launch marks the first time fixed fare on-demand charter pricing has been openly published and offered on a national scale, eliminating the need for buyers to compare complicated quotes or negotiate with multiple providers.