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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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.
Lufthansa took delivery of its 75th Boeing 747 and its 13th 747-8I on May 2.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:35 AM
747-8’s Continued Weight Loss Boosts Performance
Continuous improvements to the 747-8 include a 9,000 pound weight reduction.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:30 AM
BCube Committed to Aerospace Logistics Expansion
Italy’s BCube is well known in the automotive world but the company now wants to create a global footprint in aerospace logistics.
Europe’s Aerospace and Defence Industries Association (ASD) is comprised of 27 national associations and 16 major companies.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:25 AM
Europe Makes Aerospace A Priority
The Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe strives to ensure competitiveness in aeronautics, space, defense and security.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:20 AM
Lord Looks Over Europe
Lord is well known for bearings and assemblies especially for helicopters, but is now looking European fixed-wing work and high-tech acquisitions.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:15 AM
EC175 Main Gearbox Features New Run-dry Design
The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system
Airbus Helicopters’ planned production rate is now more than 30 EC175s a year.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:10 AM
Airbus Helicopters Gears Up For EC175 Entry Into Service
“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:05 AM
Spanish Test Centers Take Advantage Of Sunny Skies
While the Atlas UAV test center opened in Spain last October, facilities are being built for testing large UAVs as well.
Under a joint venture with Sikorsky, India’s Tata Advanced Systems, has produced, entirely locally, more than 70 S-92 cabins, one of which is flying for a customer in Brazil.
Jul 14, 2014 - 7:00 AM
Are Things About To Improve For India’s Defense Sector?
Indian defense policy got bound up in red tape and confusion but there is renewed optimism that things could get back on track.
A GKN technician at an electron beam melting (EBM) machine, which permits toolless additive manufacturing that can create solid titanium objects–such as wing ribs from powder–rapidly and cost-effectively. Below, a GKN technician works on a composite spar assembly of a rear trailing edge.
Jul 14, 2014 - 6:50 AM
GKN Puts Technology First
GKN is focusing on technology insertion for various programs while further developing its additive manufacturing expertise.