All news – Page 1393
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: SkyX seeks customers for pay-by-hour system
The developer of an unmanned air vehicle that offers pay-by-the-hour aerial surveillance to owners of valuable remote infrastructure such as pipelines or railways is keen to secure its first customer at Farnborough.
-
Interview
INTERVIEW: Biggin Hill ground operations manager keeps airport running
London Biggin Hill ground operations manager Barry Sargeant's job takes him to all corners of the airport in a role focused on safety
-
News
PICTURES: Philippine Airlines receives first A350-900
Airbus handed over the first of six A350-900s to Philippine Airlines (PAL) at a ceremony today in Toulouse. The carrier becomes the 19th airline to take delivery of the Airbus big-twin.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Boeing shows off Biman Bangladesh 787
The first of four Boeing 787s for Biman Bangladesh Airlines will be taking part in the flying display at the Farnborough air show next week.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Nexcelle nears serial production of its first nacelle programme
Ten years ago, GE Aviation and Safran sought to replicate the success of their CFM International joint venture when they agreed at the 2008 Farnborough air show to build a similar partnership for engine nacelles.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Air Italy 737 Max 8 makes debut
New Qatar Airways joint-venture carrier Air Italy is showing off its striking branding at Farnborough on its latest Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: UK continues to punch above its weight in global aerospace
When the first Farnborough air show took place in 1948, the UK was a very different place. Germany's defeat had left Britons buoyant but resigned to the fact that the cost of that conflict had plunged the country into deep depression.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Caret pushes towards stability at Boeing's defence business
For a decade, Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has managed to survive by cutting costs at a slightly faster pace than a relentless decline in revenues.
-
News
Airbus partners EASA and CAAS to define drone regulations
European and Singaporean regulators are teaming up with Airbus to develop safety standards and regulatory requirements for drone flights in urban environments as the manufacturer lays the groundwork for the eventual launch of air mobility services.
-
News
UK receives 20th Atlas as testing continues
The UK Royal Air Force has received its 20th of an eventual 22 A400M Atlas transports from Airbus Defence & Space, while test flights of additional capabilities continue.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: L3 rolls out new Commercial Aviation branding
L3 may be best known as a defence company, but the $9.7 billion-turnover US corporation is stepping up its focus on the civil market, bundling all its commercial businesses under a new brand.
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Challenges remain for Canada's aerospace sector
Was Airbus taking majority ownership of the CSeries on 1 July good or bad for Canada’s aerospace sector? It depends if your pint glass is half full. The upbeat take on the deal is that the European manufacturer will secure the future of a clean-sheet programme that, while brimming with ...
-
News
FARNBOROUGH: Why CAE's shift to services proved smart
CAE's move into the training services market has proved one of its smartest strategies since the company began, repairing aircraft radios, in 1947. The rapid growth of the airline industry – much of it in markets such as Asia where there was little pilot training infrastructure – has led to ...
-
News
Delta pulls newer MD-90s over MD-88s in fleet update
Delta Air Lines quietly began removing Boeing MD-90s from its fleet in the second quarter, as it continues to shift towards larger gauge aircraft.
-
News
British Airways 777 diverts to Singapore after engine failure
A Boeing 777-300ER operated by British Airways suffered an engine failure immediately after taking off from Singapore, requiring it to dump fuel and make a single-engine landing.
-
News
PICTURES: E190-E2 makes London City debut en route to Farnborough
An Embraer E190-E2 landed at London City airport for the first time today, en route to the Farnborough air show.
-
News
PICTURE: Turkish receives first higher-capacity A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) to Turkish Airlines today.
-
News
Pakistan orders 30 T129 attack helicopters
Pakistan has concluded a long-awaited deal with Turkish Aerospace Industries for the latter's T129 ATAK attack helicopter.
-
News
Leonardo receives Italian order for ATR 72MP
Italy's Guardia di Finanza customs body has ordered an ATR 72-600 for maritime patrol missions, to be outfitted by prime contractor Leonardo.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: UK industry awaits defence review decisions
With the biggest players from its defence industry showcasing their products at the Farnborough air show, this year's main aerospace event could offer an ideal platform for the UK government to outline its equipment and investment priorities for the years to come.