Content Archive: June 2007

Aircraft

Boeing keeping C-17 line going on its own

Boeing decided on Tuesday that it would shoulder the risk of keeping the C-17 supply chain going for the additional 10 aircraft, which it hopes will be app
Aircraft

Bahrain launches UH-60M exports

Sikorsky announced Tuesday that the kingdom of Bahrain had signed a letter of acceptance for nine  Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the first e

Dubai Airshow plans another move in 2009

It seems inconceivable that next November’s Dubai Airshow, the tenth in a series that began modestly in 1989, will be the last at the new site inaugurated
Aircraft

Antonov 148 seeks EASA approval

The first deliveries of the Antonov An-148 are imminent, general designer Dmytro Kiva said on Tuesday during a press conference here at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft

India’s Tejas missed the show because of tests

Among the most eagerly awaited show participants listed in pre-Paris releases was the HAL Tejas–India’s Light Combat Aircraft.

Airlines must boast about enviro gains

One way to improve the airline industry’s perceived environmental impact is for carriers to shout louder.  Ironically, the International Air Transport
Aircraft

Airbus Aluminum Supplier Signs Agreement

Alcan and Airbus have signed a long-term agreement covering the supply of high-performance aluminum products for the entire range of Airbus aircraft, inclu

Despite doubling 2007 revenues, Eaton Aerospace looking to buy

Irvine, California-based Eaton Aerospace (Hall 3, Stand D5) admits to still being on the acquisition trail despite having doubled its revenues to $1.6 bill
Engines

EngineAlliance anxious to power Airbus A350XWB

The GE Aviation /Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance, which builds the GP7200 powering the Airbus A380 flying at the show, is ready to offer a powerplant s
Aircraft

IndiGo to represent Hawker Beechcraft

Hawker Beechcraft has appointed India’s InterGlobe Enterprises, owner of low-cost carrier IndiGo, to be its sales and servicing agent in India effective Ju