Content Archive: June 2007

Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Claims Dominance for F-22, F-35

According to Lockheed Martin, only fighter aircraft belonging to the fifth generation “can survive and defeat the threats of tomorrow.”

Nanotech specialists eye aerospace applications

The future of composites may lie in carbon nanotubes.
Aircraft

First Airbus model sings its swan song

Delivery of the 561st Airbus A300 next month marks completion of the European manufacturer’s long march to becoming a successful competitor to its U.S.
Aircraft

Hybrid UAV motor lands in Europe

Bental Industries, an Israel-based manufacturer of motion systems, is launching its hybrid engine for unmanned aerial vehicles here in Europe, having alrea

Happy Birthday Helo

This year marks the 100th birthday of the helicopter, but it is actually difficult to be sure who deserves the title of “first to fly a manned rotorcraft.”

Air transport must face green challenge head on

Will flying one day be as taboo as smoking is today, at least in most of Europe? Will it become socially unacceptable in the future to travel by air? Exper
Aircraft

Solar Impulse: environmental symbol or a glimpse of the future?

The Solar Impulse project has made significant progress toward its aim of being the first solar-powered aircraft flying at night.

Weak dollar remains French bane

The competitiveness of the French aerospace industry continues to be battered by the historic weakness of the U.S.

People in Aviation: June 2007

The board of directors of Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer has appointed Frederico Fleury Curado president and CEO.
Aircraft

A350XWB more than catch-up effort

Airbus has made virtue of a necessity with its new A350XWB (extra widebody) airliner.
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