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 12, 2014 - 7:00 AM
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Could Patrol Europe’s Borders
EU’s Frontex agency thinks RPVs would be ideal to police borders, once airspace rules are in place.
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.
Israeli-built Heron 1 UAVs have been operated for the German air force over Afghanistan via a lease-operate-maintain contract.
Jul 12, 2014 - 6:00 AM
Germany Looks To UAV Fleet Requirements After Heron Success
Germany is likely to extend its contract for IAI Herons operating in Afghanistan, but is considering its overall UAS. requirements.
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation in late May celebrated the direct delivery of the first of 15 777-300ERs from ALC’s existing order pipeline with the manufacturer. Boeing expected to deliver the second 777-300ER for ALC to British Airways this month.
Jul 11, 2014 - 2:00 PM
Boeing Sees Continued Strength in 777 Program
BCA sales boss John Wojick expressed confidence that Boeing would soon collect significant 777 orders.
Jul 11, 2014 - 9:00 AM
Ongoing Projects Allow Early Lessons for UAV Ops
MIDCAS and ASTRAEA continue to allow development for collision avoidance and operations in controlled airspace.
Flare dispenser trials culminated in this spectacular full flare jettison test of the Airbus A400M.
Jul 11, 2014 - 8:00 AM
Airbus Gears Up To Deliver RAF’s First A400M
The fleet of Airbus A400M tactical transports is starting to grow as the Royal Air Force prepares to take delivery of the first of its 22 in September.
Jul 11, 2014 - 7:30 AM
787 Production Stable As Boeing Prepares For Changes
Boeing’s 787 production processes continue to evolve as the company plans to increase rates to 14 per month by the end of the decade.
Final assembly flow rates for the 777 now stand at 47 days, down from 48 days last year and 87 days in 1997.
Jul 11, 2014 - 7:20 AM
In Supplier Choices And Production Processes, Boeing Carefully Manages Risks To 777
Boeing’s latest supplier agreements for the 777X reflect a commitment to risk containment, as do efficiency improvements to the current 777 line.
The CH-53K “King Stallion,” one of the first all-digitally designed helicopters, was assembled inside a 3-D virtual reality lab at Sikorsky’s headquarters before any metal was cut or composites were laid out.
Jul 11, 2014 - 7:15 AM
Sikorsky CH-53K Super Stallion Being Put Through Its Paces before First Flight
Operational service of the mostly composite helicopter, which has been dubbed the “King Stallion,” is expected in 2019.
Jul 11, 2014 - 7:13 AM
Sikorsky S-97 Raider Tests Continue