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 11, 2014 - 7:05 AM
Airbus Explores Export Prospects For A330 Tanker/transport
The RAF’s Voyager fleet has been cleared for protected air transport operations with the defensive aids suite, allowing the aircraft to operate into theater. Voyager operations to Afghanistan began just before Christmas 2013.
Jul 11, 2014 - 7:00 AM
Airbus Offers Enhanced A330 Tanker/transport
Soon several countries will be operating the Airbus A330-based MRTT tanker aircraft, with more orders expected from around the world.
The AeroVironment Puma air vehicle is hand launched, weighs 13 pounds (5.9 kg) and has a wingspan of 9.2 feet (2.8 meters). The aircraft’s military acceptance cleared the way for limited approval for commercial ops in the Arctic.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:50 AM
FAA Eyes Year-end Release Of Proposed Small UAS Rule
U.S. rules for commercial UAS use and interim exemptions are taking shape.
The AV Sparrow from Torquing Group.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:40 AM
Pros and Hobbyists Alike Pile In To Small UAV Market
Flying cameras and a plethora of designs drive the small UAV market.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings this year, the RAF painted on a Eurofighter Typhoon the invasion stripes that were used to distinguish allied aircraft in 1944.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:30 AM
Eurofighter Describes Multi-Role Capability Status
Eurofighter has moved up a gear, but there is more to come that should enhance its export potential further.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:20 AM
Embraer Firms Up E2 Cabin Design
After Embraer completed its initial design review for the E2 it is showing the new E-Jet variant’s cabin at Farnborough.
A mockup of an open-rotor engine has been tested in an Onera wind tunnel since 2010; a full demonstrator is due to run in 2016.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:15 AM
Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine
Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:14 AM
Airbus A350 Flight-test Logbook
Airbus expects to have received EASA type certification for the A350 by the end of September.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:12 AM
A350XWB Cabin Customization Process
The European manufacturer hopes to limit cabin furnishing options for the twin-aisle A350XWB twinjet in order to keep final-assembly lines flowing.
During pre-certification testing, the Airbus A350XWB twin-aisle twinjet underwent water ingestion trials on a long military runway at Istres, France, that also is used for high- and maximum-energy rejected takeoff work.
Jul 11, 2014 - 6:10 AM
Airbus Starts Training A350 Crews
Airbus is starting to fully engage with customers for the A350XWB as it nears first delivery to Qatar Airways toward the end of this year.