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Brazilian engineers already working on the Gripen fighter project
While the Brazilian government decides to give another chance for the companies to improve their offers in the bid for the new fighter planes Brazil is buying, the technology transfer for this type of airplane has already begun with at… Continue reading
Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded Contract Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars to Supply Self-Protection System for Military and Civilian Planes
Over 200 military, civilian, and VIP aircraft in more than 15 countries worldwide are currently flying with the protection of the IAI/ELTA systemÂ
ELTA Systems Ltd., a group and wholly owned subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has been… Continue reading
Keeping Aviation History Alive
Behind the scenes of air shows and air races — such as this month’s National Championship Air Races & Air Show — is the hard work of hundreds of dedicated individuals, who ensure the vintage aircraft on display all look,… Continue reading
Planck first light yields promising results
Preliminary results from ESA’s Planck mission to study the early Universe indicate that the data quality is excellent. This bodes well for the full sky survey that has just begun.
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Planck started surveying the sky regularly from its vantage… Continue reading
EMBRAER SERVICE CENTERS IN THE U.S. RECEIVE EASA CERTIFICATION
European Aviation Safety Agency certifies Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Mesa, AZ centers
São José dos Campos, September 15, 2009 – Embraer’s European Executive Jets customers
have two company-owned service centers in the United States certified by the European
Aviation Safety… Continue reading
Airbus foresees demand for some 25,000 aircraft in the next 20 years
Some 25,000 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at US$3.1 trillion will be delivered from 2009 to 2028, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast. Emerging economies, evolving airline networks, expansion of low cost carriers and the increasing number of… Continue reading
First flight for Royal Thai Air Force Gripen
The first Gripen fighter for Thailand completed its maiden flight in Linköping, Sweden, today. The flight took off at 14:50 local time and lasted for 80 minutes with Saab test pilot Mats Thorbiörnsson at the controls.
In 2008, Thailand ordered… Continue reading
Boeing Flies Harpoon Missile With Updated Guidance Control
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16, 2009
 – A Boeing [NYSE: BA] Harpoon Block II missile equipped with a redesigned Guidance Control Unit (GCU) flew for the first time in a test conducted on Sept. 10. It was launched from the USS… Continue reading
First Upgraded British Army Lynx Flies With New Engines
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the British Army’s first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800 engines, just 10 months after contract award. The maiden flight, lasting 60 minutes, took place… Continue reading
Japan National Police Agency Orders One More AW139 Helicopter
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another medium lift AW139 helicopter to replace the Chiba prefecture’s AS332L1 helicopter. The selection is endorsement of the popularity… Continue reading