Farnborough Air Show 2010

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Aircraft

VEB Leasing signs MoU for 30 MC-21s

Irkut has signed a memorandum of understanding with VEB Leasing, a subsidiary of Russian-based Vnesheconombank, for 15 firm and 15 optional MC-21 narrowbod

Parker wins systems work for Comac C919

Motion and control-technology company Parker Aerospace (Hall 4 Stand A18), a division of Parker Hannifin, has won valuable systems business from Commercial
Engines

C919 to have integrated propulsion

China’s homegrown Comac C919 will be the first airliner in the world to fly with a truly integrated propulsion system (IPS) combining engines with nacelles

A400M prototype Bears a new name

So the A400M is now named the Grizzly.

UK waves flag with Taranis and reviews UCAS alliance

The British government is reviewing a security agreement signed previously with the U.S.

AgustaWestland unveils AW169

AgustaWestland revealed yet another new helicopter yesterday in Farnborough– the twin-engine, 4.5-metric ton AW169.
Engines

News Clips: Farnborough 2010

Rolls-Royce Opens JSF LiftSystem FacilityRolls-Royce has opened a new $17 million cell at its Bristol plant dedicated to the manufac

ACSS equipping airliners for Euro technology demo

Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS), a U.S.-based maker of TCAS and ADS-B avionics, has started equipping dozens of airliners in supp

CockpitNG leads Elbit assault

Elbit Systems is showcasing a wide range of its products and capabilities here at Farnborough (Hall 1 Stand C14).

Ultra cracks fatigue issues with ASIS

With military aircraft are working harder and longer, the task of managing their service life safely and cost efficiently is becoming ever more critical.