BAE Systems: Things Are Looking Up for Airline Passengers

Our IntelliCabin™ system made its U.S. debut this week at the Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) Expo — a trade show that brings together representatives from more than 120 airlines and hundreds of suppliers, all committed to improving the air travel experience for travelers around the world. This cabin of the future integrates a variety of … Dowiedz się więcej

PT6A Engines to Power Agricultural Aircraft Converted by Cascade

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a five-year agreement with Cascade Aircraft Conversions, LLC. to provide PT6A engines for agricultural operators who elect to upgrade their aircraft engines. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). Under the agreement, P&WC will supply PT6A-11AG, -15AG and -34AG engines for conversions that are accompanied by the … Dowiedz się więcej

Rockwell Collins and Panasonic Avionics take off with the moving map of the future

Panasonic Avionics and Rockwell Collins have joined forces to deliver a best-in-class 3D moving map designed to set a new standard. Voyager 3D, backed by Rockwell Collins’ industry-leading Airshow® Moving Map and tailored specifically for Panasonic Avionics and its customer airlines, will be fully integrated and powered with Panasonic’s next generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, including … Dowiedz się więcej

First GE H80-Powered Thrush 510G Aircraft Delivered to Beidahuang GA Company

Beidahuang General Aviation Company received its first six H80 powered Thrush 510G aircraft on September 6.  Beidahuang General Aviation Company, a subsidiary of the State-Owned-Enterprise Beidahuang Group ordered 20 Thrush 510G aircraft powered by GE’s H80 turboprop engines in 2012, and it was also the largest single order of Thrush Aircraft ever received. The Thrush … Dowiedz się więcej

The A320neo product line’s LEAP-1A powerplant begins its certification phase

n a major milestone for Airbus’ A320neo (new engine option) family jetliners, CFM International conducted the first run of its LEAP-1A turbofan at GE’s Peebles, Ohio outdoor test facility – kicking off an extensive certification programme. During these initial evaluations, the engine – which is a new choice offered for the A320neo, along with Pratt … Dowiedz się więcej