Purdue 980-acre aerospace tech park ready for flight

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels on Tuesday (April 21) announced plans to create a 980-acre Purdue Research Park Aerospace District in West Lafayette housing public and private aerospace research facilities that will provide jobs for Indiana residents and learning opportunities for Purdue students. The project includes the purchase of Lafayette Aviation by Purdue aviation technology … Dowiedz się więcej

flydubai launches direct flights to Novosibirsk and Nizhniy Novgorod

Dubai-based flydubai today (20.04) further strengthened its commitment to the Russian market adding Novosibirsk and Nizhniy Novgorod to its comprehensive network in the region. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “The addition of Novosibirsk and Nizhniy Novgorod to our network is an important milestone for flydubai’s operations in Russia and brings the … Dowiedz się więcej

Space Solar Power Initiative Established by Northrop Grumman and Caltech

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has signed a sponsored research agreement with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for the development of the Space Solar Power Initiative (SSPI). Under the terms of the agreement, Northrop Grumman will provide up to $17.5 million to the initiative over three years. Working together, the team will develop the scientific … Dowiedz się więcej

Aeroflot Expands Fleet with New SSJ-100

Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) in FULL specification. The plane has been named in honour of the noted Russian pilot Mikhail Efimov. The new SSJ-100 has been transferred to Aeroflot under a lease agreement from Sberbank Leasing. The SSJ-100 is a next-generation regional jet developed and … Dowiedz się więcej

Honeywell Makes Maintenance And Service Easier For Airlines With First-Of-Its-Kind Interactive Online Tool

Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) has introduced a new online tool to help airlines better manage maintenance to reduce aircraft downtime and increase operational efficiency. The Performance Accelerator is an interactive and customizable catalogue of Honeywell service bulletins and upgrade options. It’s a one-stop resource for airline fleet management and includes full 3-D renderings of the … Dowiedz się więcej

At 10 years young, the A380 continues to “spread its love” for passengers and airline operators alike

When the A380 performed its maiden flight 10 years ago this month, it was clear that Airbus was once again shaping the future of air transportation. A decade later, the company’s vision and passion for aviation are keeping the A380 at the forefront – providing a very large jetliner that is more than ever meeting … Dowiedz się więcej