Bental Solutions for smallest UAVs
Bental is coming to Paris with it newest propulsion system designed for the smallest UAVs.
The three families of propulsion systems provide solutions for UAVs and other airborne platforms that weigh between 1kg (2lbs) and 200kg (441lbs).
Its newest solution is the B-020 Propulsion System. Weighing only 450g (1lb) including the driver it is optimized fro micro and mini UAVs up to 8kg (17lbs).
Its B-013 Propulsion System weighs only 56g and is used on micro UAVs such as the Mosquito. It is a permanent magnet, sensor-less, brushless motor for driving propellers.
The slightly heavier B-047-017 weighs 1.4kg (3lbs) and is installed on the Skylark II. It is a high-power, redundant, permanent magnet, brushless motor suited for platforms weighing up to 50kg (110lbs).
Thai deal for R-R
Rolls-Royce has agreed a long-term service contract with Thai Airways International covering the Trent 500 engines powering its fleet of ten, latest-generation Airbus A340s.
The ten-year agreement, based on an agreed dollar fee per engine flying hour, is the latest in R-R’s TotalCare programme, which has been selected in 80 per cent of new Trent orders over the past six years.
Last year Rolls-Royce and Thai Airways International celebrated a decade of Trent operations. The airline was launch customer for the Trent 800 that entered service on its Boeing 777s fleet in 1996.
Eagle lands on Siviera
The first QuietEagle noise reduction system has been installed on Siviera Invest Ltd’s VIP MD-87 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 engines.
The QuietEagle system reduces engine noise allowing the MD-80 to comply with all international noise standards, including FAR Part 36 Stage 4 and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 16 Chapter 4.
The QuietEagle upgrade kit includes a 16-lobe internal exhaust mixer, an exhaust muffler, a new tabbed nozzle and an improved front fan case. The new hardware replaces older components and is seamlessly integrated into the Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 engines.
Source: Flight Daily News
