Farnborough Air Show 2014

Jul 17, 2014 - 4:30 AM
BAE Systems Reveals New Combat Helmet and ‘Lite’ HUDs
BAE to provide Striker helmet, using NVGs, after development problems with the Elbit Systems/Rockwell Collins HMD that is integral to the F-35 cockpit.

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AW169 contract signing at Farnborough Airshow
Jul 17, 2014 - 8:56 AM
AgustaWestland Sells First AW169 for EMS in the UK
Jul 17, 2014 - 4:30 AM
BAE Systems Reveals New Combat Helmet and ‘Lite’ HUDs
BAE to provide Striker helmet, using NVGs, after development problems with the Elbit Systems/Rockwell Collins HMD that is integral to the F-35 cockpit.
Jul 17, 2014 - 4:25 AM
Paris-Farnborough Cyclists Raise Funds For Charity
Jul 17, 2014 - 3:55 AM
Next-gen Missile To Go On AW159 Wildcat Helicopter
The light version of the FASGW is designed to counter fast-attack craft in littoral waters, while the heavy version is a longer-range anti-ship missile.
Jul 17, 2014 - 3:50 AM
Flight Testing of A350 Targets September EASA Certification
Principal remaining elements include the maximum-energy rejected take-off (Merto) demonstration and long-range, route-proving flights.
Jul 17, 2014 - 2:15 AM
F-35 Test Pilots To Fly Improved Head-mounted Display
More than 15,000 flight test hours have been logged with the Rockwell Collins helmet-mounted display system for the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Jul 17, 2014 - 2:10 AM
GP7200 Adds Two New Thrust Ratings
The engine that powers the A380 is able to deliver higher power at hot ambient temperatures for improved airline performance.
Jul 16, 2014 - 8:09 AM
ACSS Technology is Meeting NextGen Mandates
L-3 is responding to a complex set of requirements for meeting the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast navigation standards.
AirAsia A330-900neo
Jul 16, 2014 - 1:55 AM
Lessors Drive Another $50 Billion Day At Farnborough
More big orders for the new A330neo account for lion’s share of second day business.
Jul 16, 2014 - 1:45 AM
Britain and France Launch UCAV Feasibility Study
“We discussed this from the outset, but agreed that a bilateral partnership was the most pragmatic way to get things done quickly and effectively.”
Jul 17, 2014
Shock and Awe: Warplanes Wow the Farnborough Show Crowds

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Jul 16, 2014 - 9:30 AM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Vintage and Proud
The heritage of aviation is a proud one, and nowhere is there more history than right here at Farnborough.

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Jul 16, 2014 - 9:30 AM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Vintage and Proud
The heritage of aviation is a proud one, and nowhere is there more history than right here at Farnborough.
Jul 15, 2014 - 10:30 AM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Military
The tradition of military participation at what is now the Farnborough Airshow dates back to the 1920s.
Jul 14, 2014 - 2:30 PM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Business Jets
The military and airline segments get all the big headlines at the Farnborough International Airshow, but business aviation certainly has a presence.
Jul 13, 2014 - 12:00 PM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing's developmental "Dash 9" version of the 787 Dreamliner was one of the hits of the Farnborough Airshow this year.
Jul 12, 2014 - 1:00 PM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Set-up
The effort involved in preparation and execution boggles the mind.
Jul 12, 2014 - 6:45 AM
Farnborough Airshow 2014 - Validation Flying Displays
Before the show starts, performers at the Farnborough International Airshow are required to demonstrate their routines for show officials.

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Jul 14, 2014 - 8:55 AM
Developing In Civil MRO
Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.
Supersonic business aircraft such as this concept from Spike Aerospace could be carrying passengers on transoceanic routes within six to eight years.
Jul 14, 2014 - 8:10 AM
Paper Airplanes: Billions Needed For New Super/Hyper-sonic Designs
Bringing a new multi-Mach bizjet to market will require innovative design and deep pockets.
Jul 14, 2014 - 8:10 AM
New Generation Nacelles Set To Take Flight On Leap And Passport
Nacelles developed as part of new integrated propulsion systems are delivering improved performance.
The Saab Gripen did the first eight development firings of the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM. The European missile house chose the Swedish fighter in preference to the Rafale or the Eurofighter, but the Meteor has since been integrated on all three aircraft.
Jul 14, 2014 - 8:00 AM
Saab Masters Low-Cost Weapons Integration
The Saab Gripen has proved to be a good test bed for missiles, as Saab explains how it manages to keep costs under control.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:55 AM
Aerostar Puts Romanian Aerospace On The Map
Aerostar’s growth through contracts with Airbus has placed it among leading third-tier suppliers.
Titanium-aluminide low-pressure turbine blades and proposed cooling arrangements on Rolls-Royce’s proposed future UltraFan engine may owe much to the RB3025 powerplant unsuccessfully offered to power the Boeing 777X. For example, the RB3025 featured a “vortex amplifier” to simplify turbine-blade cooling with HPC air.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:50 AM
Rolls-Royce Advances Toward UltraFan
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce is pushing ahead with advanced turbofan engine designs for future platforms, with greatly improved efficiency.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:50 AM
UAC Boosted By MiG-29SMT Order
Russian order for MiG-29SMT raises hopes for commitment to the MiG-35 program.
The Reaper can be armed with four Hellfire missiles and two GBU-12 laser-guided 250-pound bombs. The RAF usually flies with all four missiles, but only one bomb. The UAV’s Raytheon MTS-B sensor ball and laser rangefinder/designator is beneath the nose, with the satcom antenna above.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:45 AM
Remote Control Is How The British Fly the Armed Reaper UAV
The UK RAF is proud of its Reaper capabilities and confident its rules of engagement in Afghanistan comply with the law and are adhered to.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:45 AM
Irkut Progresses MC-21 Airliner As Fighter Output Grows
Irkut is working on a possible new widebody airliner with China, as well as several military aircraft upgrades.
The UK’s Nasmyth is increasing its apprenticeship program in a bid to expand its skills base.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:40 AM
Apprentices Answer The Call For Increased Skills Base
UK precision engineering group Nasmyth is looking to recruit more apprentices as its role in the aerospace supply chain grows.