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New Cassidian radar improves air traffic control
- New technology helps to avoid collisions
- Safe flight control even in the vicinity of wind turbines
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, brings a new radar onto the market which offers completely new options for air traffic control… Continue reading
Airbus aims to hire at least 25 per cent women among its 4,000 new recruits in 2012
On International Women’s Day (8th March) Airbus encourages more women to join the aeronautic industry.
Airbus, the worlds leading aircraft manufacturer, is committed to ensuring that at least 25 per cent of its new recruits in 2012 will be women… Continue reading
NEW EXECUTIVE JET SERVICE CENTER IN BRAZIL
In order to expand its service and support capacity for the growing fleet of currently more that 100 Embraer executive jets operating in Brazil, Embraer signed a concession agreement, today, with the State of São Paulo, in a ceremony attended… Continue reading
Boeing Breaks Ground, Unveils Design for New Everett Delivery Center
Construction begins on new facility set to open in 2013
EVERETT, Wash., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today officially began construction on its new enhanced Everett Delivery Center (EDC) with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Boeing employees,… Continue reading
New target launch date for ATV-3
The launch of ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-3) is targeted at 23 March, with a liftoff scheduled for 4:31 UT (5:31 CET).
A routine inspection has concluded that additional measures are required to ensure the maximum readiness of the… Continue reading
Boeing, New European Airline Volotea Agree to 717 Leasing Deal
- All-717 fleet to be basis for low-cost carrier serving small, midsized cities
- Modern, fuel-efficient twinjet ideally suited to European market
Boeing 717 test aircraft, Photo: M. van Leeuwen ZAPP
The Boeing 717 will be the foundation for new European low-cost… Continue reading
Fokker Services Asia Opens New Regional Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Singapore
Fokker Services Asia celebrates the opening of its new centre of excellence for heavy maintenance and support of regional aircraft platforms at Seletar AeroSpace Park in Singapore. The new 80m free span hangar and office complex can accommodate 3 regional… Continue reading
ESA’s new Vega launcher scores success on maiden flight
ESA’s new launch vehicle, is ready to operate alongside the Ariane 5 and Soyuz launchers after a successful qualification flight this morning from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
With Vega extending the family of launchers available at the spaceport,… Continue reading
Airbus foresees demand for 400 new aircraft in Spain by 2030
Airbus Global Market Forecast underlines Spain’s position in world’s aviation market
According to Airbus´ forecast, air traffic in Spain will almost double by 2030. Spanish airlines’ will need some 400 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years. The total… Continue reading
SPACEX TEST FIRES ADVANCED NEW ENGINE
New Video Shows SuperDraco Engine in Action
Hawthorne, CA – Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has successfully test fired SuperDraco, a powerful new engine that will play a critical role in the company’s efforts to change the future of human spaceflight.… Continue reading
Cebu Pacific to become new A330 operator
Airline to use aircraft for new long-haul flights.
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the largest low cost carrier from the Philippines, is set to become a new A330 operator, following an announcement that it has selected the aircraft for new long haul… Continue reading
New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2012
Price adjustment for best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft
Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9 per cent, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1 per cent. The new… Continue reading