An Airbus collaboration with easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation has successfully flight tested a system that allows pilots to “see” volcanic ash clouds – which pose a risk to jet engines – and safely navigate around them. Attached to an Airbus A340-300 in-house jetliner, the Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector (AVOID) technology...

AVOID sensor concept proven to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere During the experiment the test team successfully: Generated an artificial ash cloud over the bay of Biscay by releasing a tonne of volcanic ash using an Airbus A400M aircraft. Measured the ash concentration with a small aircraft flying...

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, has won the Ministry of Industry and Trade award for best integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy. Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Russian Helicopters, received the award from Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov at a ceremony held today at the...

The FDI Poland Investor Awards were presented on 17th October during an official gala held at the InterContinental Hotel in Warsaw. Top foreign direct investors were presented with awards in acknowledgment of their commitment to the Polish economy taking into account the scale of investment, headcount, innovation, strategic importance and...

Airbus has achieved assembly of the engine pylon for the first A320neo to fly. The pylon, which has just been completed at the dedicated pylon facility in St Eloi in Toulouse, is the first major airframe component assembly to take place for the NEO programme. In parallel with this pylon construction, other major NEO components and...

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Rostec State Corporation, is showcasing a range of advanced models at the 31st Feria Internacional de la Habana exhibition (FIHAV 2013) currently taking place in the Cuban capital. The Company’s stand forms part of the Russian display in pavilion 24 at EXPOCUBA. For regional helicopter...

Transas USA are pleased to announce the successful installation of the Vessel Traffic Management System in Bahia Blanca Port. Under this contract, Transas replaced the previous Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system with the Transas Navi-Harbour system. The Navi-Harbour VTS system is specifically designed to ensure maritime navigation safety and...

November 05, 2013 - Bell Helicopter announced that its Aeronautical Accessories brand is now providing FAA approved Carbide Skid Shoes for the Robinson R66. Carbide skid shoes are produced using a patented process to rework standard skid shoes into long lasting, durable shoes made with carbide steel. Through a unique process involving carbide...

M28B Bryza produced in Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze in Mielec and at service in 8th Air Transportation Base in Krakow-Balice, once again took part in a life-saving action. On August 14, Bryza marked as 0220 (serial number AJG004-03) transported a transplantation team together with organs to be transplanted. It was the 8th life-saving flight in...

On Nov. 1, Czech Sport Aircraft confirmed the shipping of two more 2013 model SportCruiser to the USA.  This now takes the total to 12 units of the new 2013 model SportCruiser successfully shipped to the USA so far this year with additional aircraft in assembly being prepared for shipment and new orders to be confirmed soon. This new shipment...

An equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) program facility in Effingham County received a makeover last weekend, thanks to an infusion of more than 1,000 volunteer hours from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. employees and a host of community partners. The 150 volunteers transformed the property of Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, a...

Assembly of MSN5, the fifth and final member of the A350 XWB flight test fleet is now underway with the fuselage joining process. This follows the recent arrival of the three fuselage sections at the A350 XWB final assembly line in Toulouse, France. MSN5 is the second of the A350 flight test aircraft that will feature a passenger cabin....

Bombardier Aerospace today announced the appointment of Éric Martel as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Mr. Martel succeeds Steve Ridolfi, who last week was appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions, Bombardier Inc., reporting to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. Both of...

Tigerair of Singapore today unveiled the first A320 aircraft to be retrofitted in Asia with Sharklets. Five A320s have already been delivered to Tigerair with Sharklet-ready wings, with the retrofit work being undertaken by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4...

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently expanded the role of commercial sales representative Prestige Jet to handle Gulfstream aircraft transactions in France as well as Italy and Switzerland. Prestige Jet, led by CEO Thierry Le Tourneur, will work closely with Gulfstream’s Rebecca Johnson, regional vice president, central and southern Europe,...