Content Archive: June 2009

CMC Electronics Satcom Antenna Certified on A380

The CMC Electronics CMA-2102SB high-gain satcom antenna has been certified on the A380 and A330/340.

Cobham Lands Airbus Satcom Antenna Deal

Satellite communications system supplier Cobham (Hall 2 Stand E83) has secured a contract to supply high-gain antennas for use on single-aisle and long-ran
Aircraft

Premium Aerotec To Build Part of A350 Fuselage

German aerostructures specialist Premium Aerotec (Hall 1 Stand E197) has signed a contract with Airbus to provide the fuselage structure for the European m

SEI Shows Silens for AW139 Helicopter

Italy’s Servozi Elicotteristici Italiani (SEI) is exhibiting its new Silens cabin and noise-abatement system for the AgustaWestland AW139 VIP on static dis

Organizer strategizes for F’boro 2010

Next year’s Farnborough International airshow (July 19-25, 2010) is to benefit from the results of a comprehensive strategic review completed by show organ

Sabena Wins P.180 Avanti Paint Work

Piaggio Aero has signed an memorandum of understanding with Sabena Technics that sets the framework for a contract to paint part of its P.180 Avanti twin b
Aircraft

Saudi Arabia Joins the Sniper Family

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has announced that it is to supply the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Engines

GE to test open-rotor fan engine

GE Aviation and NASA are to ground test five sets of new subscale blades for open-rotor engines at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jet Republic goes green with Bombardier

New private jet fractional ownership partner Jet Republic yesterday joined Bombardier Aerospace’s Offset Program for its initial fleet of 25 Learjet 60XRs

ACSS closing in on T3CAS certification

Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) is closing in on end-of-the-year certification for T3CAS, a product that combines a traffic alert and