Content Archive: June 2007

GKN telegraphs intent to bid on Airbus plants

Britain’s GKN Aerospace has signaled its intention to bid for stakes in one or more of the Airbus factories now being put up for acquisition or partnership

Heico gets BA’s first PMA parts order

Aftermarket parts manufacturer Heico has jump-started sales of FAA-approved PMA replacement parts to airlines with a new agreement it signed with British A
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Doncasters’ success belies some underlying needs

Precision components and assemblies manufacturer Doncasters (Hall 2B Stand L11c) is reaping the rewards of several years’ hard work as it delivers engine-r
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Lockheed Martin Claims Dominance for F-22, F-35

According to Lockheed Martin, only fighter aircraft belonging to the fifth generation “can survive and defeat the threats of tomorrow.”

Nanotech specialists eye aerospace applications

The future of composites may lie in carbon nanotubes.
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First Airbus model sings its swan song

Delivery of the 561st Airbus A300 next month marks completion of the European manufacturer’s long march to becoming a successful competitor to its U.S.
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Hybrid UAV motor lands in Europe

Bental Industries, an Israel-based manufacturer of motion systems, is launching its hybrid engine for unmanned aerial vehicles here in Europe, having alrea

Happy Birthday Helo

This year marks the 100th birthday of the helicopter, but it is actually difficult to be sure who deserves the title of “first to fly a manned rotorcraft.”

Air transport must face green challenge head on

Will flying one day be as taboo as smoking is today, at least in most of Europe? Will it become socially unacceptable in the future to travel by air? Exper
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Solar Impulse: environmental symbol or a glimpse of the future?

The Solar Impulse project has made significant progress toward its aim of being the first solar-powered aircraft flying at night.