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Maintenance and Modifications

Russian Helicopters Overhauls Six Mi-17-1vs for India

Work performed under first contract with Border Security Forces, and now "further cooperation is being discussed."

Northrop Grumman Appoints New CEO

Northrop Grumman announced CEO Wes Bush will be stepping down by January 1, 2019. Current COO and president Kathy Warden will take over the position.
Aircraft

Turbex Displays Cleaning and Anodizing Equipment

UK provider of washing solutions and surface treatment machines has built more than 600 turnkey installations around the world
Aircraft

European Aerospace Braces for Hard Brexit

UK’s exit from EASA could halt aerospace production lines, warn executives.
Regulations and Government

GAMA: UK Brexit Paper A Step Forward, But Work Remains

GAMA supported the UK's proposed continued involvement in EASA, but said little time remains to work out details in areas such as oversight.

Jordan Taps Raytheon for Cybersecurity Services

U.S. company will protect the Kingdom's critical infrastructure through vulnerability assessments and cyber oversight.
Aircraft

Geo Kingsbury Displays Full Range of Machine Tools

UK company showcases products from more than half a dozen top quality German and French manufacturers.
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Aircraft

First Airbus Helicopters H160 Coming Together

Pre-assembled rear fuselage "plug and play" ready
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AINsight: Tips for Buying Jets Outside the U.S.

Employing experts to assist in the process is key to a successful purchase.

Aerospace Events Aim To Build UAE Workforce

Events of the next two years bring attention to the aerospace sector in the Middle East.
Aircraft

Bahrain Show Poised To Benefit From New November Timing

Moving date is designed to make it alternate with the Dubai Airshow and help it to grow its importance on the international aerospace calendar.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GKN Aerospace Shifts Focus From Takeover to Technology

Having been taken over by Melrose, GKN is confident and reassured that little will change in focus on growth through technological prowess.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mecaer America Receives UTC Supplier Gold Status

MAI was required to meet a specific set of criteria to receive UTC Aerospace Systems Supplier Gold status.
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Aircraft

Boeing Global Services Unveils New Strategy

BGS was announced in 2016 and already it is bringing together the company to focus on making services more part of the core offering.

Rolls-Royce-TCS Look at a Digitized Future

Partnership on digital data builds on previous relationship.
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Aircraft

Hybrid Aircraft Puts Brave Face on Setbacks

Sadly the Airlander is not at Farnborough having suffered two accidents during development.
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Aircraft

Re-imposed U.S. Sanctions on Iran Gives Superjet a Chance

Sukhoi is pushing ahead with de-westernized version and SSJ75, and could get a substantial Iranian order as western firms are forces to retreat.
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IBM Wins Contract for RAF ACCS

The updated system will make use of new data sources.

Hensoldt Adds Customer for Missile Launch Detection System

The Germany company provides the system for a number of air forces in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Firms Conduct Independent Military Reviews

The process includes extensive documentary reviews.

Aerostructure Supplier Latécoère Shows New Wiring

The company is making multiple investments to increase competitiveness.
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Aircraft

Boeing Increases Footprint in UK

Various manufacturing, research, training and educational activities are part of Boeing’s push to grow its presence in the UK.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Looks To Grow Civil Sales

With the Russian defense industry shut out of Farnborough 2018, the helicopter company wants to highlight its latest upgrades on the civil side.
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Accidents

Flight Tracking Industry Set To Evolve Rapidly

More than four years since MH370 disappeared, ICAO’s 15-minute normal tracking interval mandate goes into effect on November 8.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s McAllister Optimistic about Potential Embraer Deal

Promotes “synergies” in product lines, engineering capabilities
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Aircraft

Boeing Seeing Steady Progress with 777X

98-percent of engineering releases completed
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Aircraft

Boeing’s McAllister Sees 2019 Decision on NMA

Customer consultations fruitful but production system still a key consideration
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Aircraft

MC-21 Flight Tests Continues On Two Prototypes

If everything goes to plan, there could be an MC-21-300 at the Farnborough Airshow in 2020.
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Aircraft

Reaction Engines Preps For Proof-of-Concept Testing

It’s a long development cycle but UK company founded by Alan Bond, of HOTOL fame, believes the Sabre concept will work.
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Cambridge Pixel Offers Display and Tracking Systems

The company recently secured a customer in the Middle East/