Thales new rudder-by-wire flight control system will fly on Cessna Citation Longitude

This innovative use of “Rudder-by-wire” is the culmination of efforts by Thales teams in developing new and better flight controls for business jets. It fulfills some of the key driving trends in the market, including weight reduction, improving safety and the comfort of passengers. ​ Thales teams came up with a unique solution based around … Dowiedz się więcej

Aeromexico is launch customer for Rockwell Collins ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service

Rockwell Collins today announced that Aeromexico is the launch customer for its ARINC MultiLink service, following the successful completion of recent trials. The service, announced earlier this year, offers a comprehensive and cost-effective global flight tracking solution. „We fly a number of routes that are outside U.S. Aircraft Situational Display to Industry (ASDI) radar,” said … Dowiedz się więcej

CFM LEAP-1A Achieves Joint EASA / FAA Certification

CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine was today simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service in 2016. CFM is unique in that it is the only engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, … Dowiedz się więcej

Safran: CMCs take off

A world first for the ARCOCE plug, a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) exhaust cone designed by Safran, which completed its first flight on board an Air France A320 aircraft in early summer. More resistant and lighter than conventional metal alloys, CMCs play a part in reducing the weight of aircraft, and mitigating their environmental footprint. … Dowiedz się więcej

L-3 and Thomas Global Systems Sign Alliance Agreement

L-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) and Thomas Global Systems (Thomas Global) announced today (18.11) at NBAA that they have signed an alliance agreement to cooperate in the development of certain CRT-to-LCD display upgrade products that eliminate CRT-related maintenance costs, downtime and obsolescence issues, while providing a cost-effective growth path for cockpit upgrades. “L-3 is delighted … Dowiedz się więcej

Honeywell Engines And Electronics To Power Cessna’s New Citation Longitude Business Jet

Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) will power the new Citation Longitude super mid-size business jet from Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. Honeywell’s newly designed engine will provide Longitude operators with improved fuel efficiency and reliability while reducing emissions and noise. The Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engine is the latest … Dowiedz się więcej