DUNLOP AWARDS TYRE SUPPPLY CONTRACT FOR CRJ1000
Dunlop Aviation Tyres is using the show as the platform to debut new nose and main wheel tyres selected by Bombardier for its 100-seat CRJ100. The new agreement builds on previous supply deals Dunlop has achieved with Bombardier covering the Dash 8 turboprops and other CRJ variants. Two of Dunlop's largest customers are Lufthansa and Northwest Airlink carrier Mesaba Airlines.
Dunlop is one of two approved tyre suppliers for the CRJ100, and plans to perform build and retread work as its Birmingham, UK facility.
Adria Airways, Brit Air, MyAir and an undisclosed customer have placed 45 firm orders for the CRJ1000, which is scheduled to enter service in 2010.
CAE TO BUILD SIMULATORS FOR INDIA
Lockheed Martin has selected CAE to build four C-130 simulators and several training devices for the Indian and US air forces, including US Air Force Special Operations Command, and an additional undisclosed customer, under contracts valued at more than C$115 million ($103 million). CAE will design and manufacture a C-130J full-mission simulator that will be delivered to the Indian air force's Hindan Airbase, in support of the country's acquisition of six C-130Js.
THE RIGHT DEVICE FOR GULFSTREAM 650
Gulfstream Aerospace has selected Device Technologies' Spring-Fast grommet edging system for the G650 business jet. Designed to provide protection against potentially dangerous wire and cable wear, initial shipments to Gulfstream are under way. The Spring-Fast grommet edging will be installed around structural openings in the G650's fuselage, cushioning the contact between the airframe and its electrical wiring and cables.
CIRRUS AVIONICS RETROFIT DELIVERED
Eagle Creek Aviation Services has delivered its first customer retrofit of Avidyne's Entegra Release 9 integrated flightdeck system on a Cirrus SR22 piston single. Release 9 is certificated as a retrofit upgrade for existing Entegra-equipped Cirrus SR20 and SR22s.
Source: Flight Daily News