All news – Page 4047
-
News
US-UK defence treaty sent to legislators
A new Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty brokered by the USA and the UK last June has been passed to legislators in both countries for ratification, with Washington-based...
-
News
Submarine-launched UAV concept wins student design competition
A design for an autonomous compact rotorcraft deployable from a submarine and intended to be used to transport special forces personnel won the first prize...
-
News
Aerovironment to build new Global Observer
Aerovironment has been awarded a $57 million contract by the US Special Operations Command to build a new version of its Global Observer high-altitude long-endurance...
-
News
NTSB: Crossfield should have updated weather; controller should have helped
The US National Transportation Safety Board has cited pilot error as well as air traffic controller...
-
News
Airbus confident ahead of A380 service entry with Singapore Airlines
Airbus is confident that everything is in place for a smooth entry-into-service of the A380 with Singapore Airlines on daily flights between Singapore and...
-
News
P&W feels HEETE after second USAF rejection
Pratt & Whitney has lost out again on a second key contract to develop next-generation engine technology for future fighter, bomber and transport aircraft. The...
-
News
Russian space industry rises again
The Bear shines on ROB COPPINGER / LONDON Fifty years ago this week, Russia launched the first satellite spacecraft and began the space...
-
News
Portuguese regional development fund lift for GECI Skylander
GECI International is aiming for the first delivery of its Skylander twin turboprop aircraft in April 2011 after securing government funding in Portugal,...
-
News
USAF rounds on Congressional C-5 protection
US Air Force leaders seeking to free up funds to buy more Boeing C-17s and new tankers have stepped up a rhetorical campaign against a Congressionally protected...
-
News
New offshore helideck lighting system looks promising
Early feedback from pilots about a new offshore oil-rig helideck lighting system under test by the UK Civil Aviation Authority is proving favourable, according...
-
News
ANZ’s Eagle Air grounds 1900D fleet over landing gear problem
Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air temporarily grounded its fleet of Beech...
-
News
Taiwan's TransAsia to start airlines in China and Korea
TransAsia Airways wants to break out of Taiwan's shrinking domestic market by establishing joint venture airlines overseas starting with China and South...
-
-
News
Bombardier launches carbon-offset programme
In an effort to boost its environmental credentials Bombardier has launched a carbon-offset programme for new business aircraft owners, managed by UK carbon-offset...
-
News
Israel warns of growing threat from Iranian UAVs
Iran's domestic efforts to develop unmanned air vehicle systems have so far delivered only limited results, but increased investment and outside assistance...
-
News
Europe declares aviation carbon war
Europe is to go it alone on its plan to include aviation within the world's largest carbon market - the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) - accusing international...
-
News
EADS set to name first UK board member
EADS is poised to announce the appointment of its first UK board member after securing the services of Sir John Parker, who is expected to join the company...
-
News
Singapore air chief eyes new fighter contest
New fleets of tactical fighters, advanced trainers and maritime patrol aircraft top the near-term modernisation priorities for the Republic of Singapore...