Content Archive: December 2006

ATC

Asia/Pacific region leading charge to ADS-B

The Asia/Pacific region is pioneering the large-scale deployment of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), a technology that promises to repla

New format Farnborough already looks like a winner

The Farnborough International 2006 airshow (July 17 to 23) is set to be a bumper event with more exhibitors and aircraft than ever before.
Engines

China may assemble CF34 For ARJ21

China’s Avic I Commercial Aircraft Co.

ProLine 21 debuts on Regional jet

In the ARJ21 Rockwell Collins has found the first regional jet application for its ProLine 21 avionics suite.
Aircraft

After C-Series stall, what next for Bombardier?

Bombardier Aerospace’s decision to suspend its long beleaguered C Series has naturally raised questions about what direction the company will take now that

Gripen dealing for Thailand’s fighter contract

With a big, self-contained display outside Hall A here, Gripen International signals its determination to compete in Asia.

Radar Wars could get ugly for indian fighter bid

Competition, it is said, brings out the best–and worst–in companies.
Aircraft

Challenger 300 joins Global in north Asia

Bombardier yesterday announced the first delivery into North Asia of a new Challenger 300 super midsize business jet to Corporate Jets, Inc.

Asia/Pacific forces consider their AEW&C system options

With Singapore considering an E-2C replacement, and other regional air forces yet to buy their first airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft, yes

S’pore takes the netcentric challenge

Significant local progress in network-centric military operations was reported here Monday at the C4I Asia conference by Singapore defense officials.