Content Archive: October 2011

Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D’s PW210S Engine Gets Canadian Approval

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S, which will power the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, received Canadian certification on October 14, P&WC announced yesterday.
Aircraft

Bombardier's C Series Still on Schedule: Dewar

Bombardier C Series is on track for first flight in 2012.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Passes Anti-EU Emissions Tax

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday against U.S. participation in the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS)
Regulations and Government

Brazil Preparing To Boost Bizav Capacity

Brazil is moving forward to privatize airport terminals to handle the anticipated 25-percent annual growth in commercial aviation
Campo De Marte airport

Made in Mexico: Global 7000/8000 Aft Fuselages

Bombardier Aerospace announced yesterday that Global 7000 and 8000 aft fuselages will be built at its site in Queretaro, Mexico.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Hybrid Helos in Service in 2012?

Eurocopter expects that its recently tested helicopter hybrid power concept will enter commercial service, soon perhaps as early as next year.
Aircraft

AAI Unveils Larger, More Capable Shadow

Used at the brigade level for reconaissance, surveillance and target acquisition, the pneumatic catapult-launched RQ-7B is fitted with a
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Aircraft

L-3 Upgrades Viking Expeditionary UAS

L-3 Unmanned Systems of Dallas has completed a series of capability enhancements to its Viking 400 unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
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Aircraft

AT-6 Scores Hits with Laser-Guided Bombs

Hawker Beechcraft completed a series of weapons delivery tests from its AT-6 light attack and reconnaissance aircraft,
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Aircraft

Sweden Updates Gripen Offer To Croatia

The Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency on October 14 presented details concerning a proposal to supply
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