Civil equpiment

Thales extends TopSky-ATC with Remote Tower and signs partnerships with HungaroControl and Searidge Technologies

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At the World ATM Congress 2016, Thales unveils its remote tower offering, an extension of TopSky-ATC, its market-leading automation system. Thales’s remote tower offering provides increased situational awareness through a combination of sensors and cameras, enabling remote air traffic management at a reduced cost, without an impact to safety or availability.The offering is specifically designed … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing Develops Self-Cleaning Lavatory

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Boeing [NYSE: BA] engineers and designers have developed a self-cleaning lavatory prototype that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill 99.99 percent of germs. The cleaning system can disinfect all surfaces after every use in just three seconds. Boeing believes this self-cleaning technology, combined with touchless features, will enhance the passenger experience on commercial flights. Click … Dowiedz się więcej

P&WC’s PT6B-37A Engine to Power 25 New AgustaWestland AW119Kx Helicopters

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Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today its PT6B-37A turboshaft engine will power 25 new AgustaWestland AW119Kx helicopters from Finmeccanica through its contract with Sino-US. The helicopters will be operated by Kingwing General Aviation Co. Ltd (Kingwing), a prime helicopter operator in China, which has established a dedicated emergency medical services (EMS) project entitled China Helicopter … Dowiedz się więcej

LifePort S-92® Helicopter Flooring Durability Improvement

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LifePort, a Sikorsky company, has designed and delivered a sea floor that seals an entire S-92® cabin being utilized for search and rescue (SAR) missions. The unique floor layout allows for the installation of seats, a LifePort Stacking Litter System (SLS) and an internal auxiliary fuel tank. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT). LifeGard … Dowiedz się więcej

Thales brings state-of-the-art Air Traffic management system to Jamaica’s emerald skies

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Thales has been awarded a contract by the Jamaican Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) to implement an advanced ATM system that will modernise and enhance the delivery of Air Traffic Services over Jamaica’s beautiful blue skies. A total of six sites will be modernised with state of the art Thales air traffic management systems, including Kingston … Dowiedz się więcej

P&WC Increases Time Between Overhaul for PW210 Turboshaft Engine Family as new Entries Into Service Accelerate

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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today announced that it has extended the basic time between overhaul (TBO) for its PW210 turboshaft engines from 3,500 to 4,000 hours. This will increase time-on-wing and reduce maintenance costs by over 10 percent for operators. The extension applies to all PW210 engines currently in service and those to be … Dowiedz się więcej