All articles by Dan Thisdell – Page 31
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Boeing sets 787 break-even at 1,100 units
Boeing has set its 787 programme a historically high break-even quantity of 1,100 units. The figure was some 100 units higher than had been expected,...
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Wind to overtake aerospace in composite materials use
The market for advanced composite materials is set to grow by 16% annually to $25.8 billion in 2020 - from just $7 billion in 2011.
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Android to go boldly in new satellite launch
The challenge of getting a mobile signal in remote locations will be raised to new heights with the 2012 launch of a satellite with an electronic core consisting of an Android smartphone.
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Cubesat: a satellite in a box
University of Surrey engineering department lecturer Chris Bridges reckons that of the 200 to 250 active Cubesat projects, STRaND-1 is possibly the most sophisticated, but SSTL and the Surrey Space Centre are not the only big names to work with this small format
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Saab HUD breakthrough promises offshore safety
Saab is promising a new era of heads-up display performance with a "non-holographic" single-box unit that promises to slash system weight to 6kg from the approximately 26kg of projection systems while offering improved performance for new or upgraded aircraft.
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ESA counting down to historic launches
AT the European Space Agency (ESA), fingers remain crossed as the countdown continues towards its much-anticipated Soyuz launch on 20 October.
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AgustaWestland responds to UK defence cuts with Yeovil redundancies
AgustaWestland is the latest defence contractor to announce big job cuts in response to slowing defence spending, with up to 375 proposed redundancies at...
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UAE in quest for rotorcraft future
A group of investors in the United Arab Emirates is preparing to unveil a full mock-up of a light twin helicopter concept at November's Dubai air show featuring...
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Eurocopter reveals plans for Vector
The world rotorcraft market leader is sealing its position with a focus on all-makes service
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Cockpit controlled load delivery system ready for flight trials
A novel concept in dropping underslung loads without assistance from the ground has passed hangar testing and is being readied for flight trials.
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Three-blade light turbine first flight soon
Maiden flight is imminent for a two-seat billed as the world's first three-bladed light turbine.
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PICTURE: Guimbal Cabri G2 makes UK debut
Guimbal's Cabri G2 made its UK debut at Helitech with one of the 27 of the type currently flying.
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Rolls-Royce ‘locked on’ to early 2013 RR500 certification
Development continues apace for the new Rolls-Royce RR500 turboshaft, which is to power the re-engined Bell 206.
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Black box data streaming service could be ready by early 2012
An in-flight aircraft performance data transmission service that promises to vastly improve on aircraft communications addressing and reporting systems (ACARS) could be in service in early 2012.
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DSEi: Predator B ready for 'payload sovereignty' test flight
A General Atomics Predator B will fly late this year using an open architecture sensor, control and data management system developed by Selex Galileo ...
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Micro navigation device opens paths to small UAV development
Goodrich has unveiled MicroNav, a solid-state inertial guidance system with integrated GPS that, at 75g - and the size of an espresso cup - could deliver a new era of freedom to designers of small unmanned aircraft, rockets and guided munitions.
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EADS virtual reality goes global
A virtual reality platform developed by EADS Innovation Works, to assess the ergonomics of aircraft and space vehicles during their design phase, could be heading for wider commercial applications outside the EADS group.
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DSEi: Banshee now screams at jet speed
Meggitt's venerable Banshee target drone is now available in a jet version which adds 80kts to its top speed, to 240kts.
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DSEi: MANPAD signature simulator safe for training in urban areas
Pyrotechnics specialist Chemring has introduced a MANPAD signature simulator designed to allow training of aircrew at any airfield ...
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EADS ownership battle heats up
The vexed question of shareholdings in EADS resurfaced last week with a Financial Times report indicating the German government is finally prepared to step in where no private buyers dare to tread - and relieve Daimler, the national industrial champion best known for its Mercedes-Benz cars, of some of the ...