Content Archive: July 2014

Aircraft

UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough

Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
Engines

Pratt’s PW1100G To Gain 2-percent Fuel Burn Improvement

The PurePower engine family has completed nearly 10,000 hours and 19,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 1,400 hours of flight time.

TAG Farnborough Airport Helps Local Student Fly

The TAG Flying Scholarship 2014 was awarded to 17-year-old James Peter Singh.

AGM Aerospace Seeking New Opportunities at FIA14

Michigan-based company hosted a reception bringing together aerospace suppliers to collaborate on new programs.
ATC

Terma De-Clutters Wind Farms from ATC Radar

Danish company Terma’s Scanter 4002 radar mitigates against the unwanted clutter from wind turbines that appears on air traffic and other radars.

Senior Aerospace Expands to Support 787 Production

U.S.-based supplier creates satellite facility to serve Boeing South Carolina.

Parker Aerospace Gets Smarter Pumps

A variety of new design features from Parker Aerospace could help aircraft OEMs improve their designs.

Sikorsky Delivers First Executive, SAR S-76Ds

Medium twin helicopter fleet leader has logged 500 flight hours.

Elbit Vision Systems Promote “Eyes Out” Flying

ClearVision provides flight crews with greatly improved situational awareness, promoting “eyes out” flying by reducing the dependence on landing aids.