The latest content updates from the aerospace-technology.com web site http://www.aerospace-technology.com/ en-us http://www.aerospace-technology.com/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newserdf-survey-copter-develop-uav-inspection-aerial-power-lines http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newserdf-survey-copter-develop-uav-inspection-aerial-power-lines French electricity distribution network operator ERDF and Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Cassidian, have partnered to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the inspection of medium-high-voltage aerial power lines (20,000V). Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newselbit-systems-showcases-c-music-system-paris-air-show http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newselbit-systems-showcases-c-music-system-paris-air-show Israel-based defence electronics manufacturer and integrator Elbit Systems is showcasing its commercial multi-spectral infrared counter measure (C-MUSIC) system, at the 50th International Paris Air Show currently being held at Le Bourget Airport. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsboeing-unveils-787-10-dreamliner http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsboeing-unveils-787-10-dreamliner Boeing has today announced the launch of the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of its 787 family, at the 50th International Paris Air Show currently being held at Le Bourget Airport. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/features/featurebae-mothballed-intercity-vertical-lift-aircraft/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/features/featurebae-mothballed-intercity-vertical-lift-aircraft/ BAE are world renowned for their aircraft designs, but not all ideas made it past the drawing board – until now that is. To celebrate the opening of a new heritage centre, BAE have brought back to life in stunning visuals a concept once intended to r… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newshoneywell-safran-to-showcase-electric-green-taxiing-system-at-paris-air-show http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newshoneywell-safran-to-showcase-electric-green-taxiing-system-at-paris-air-show Honeywell and Safran are set to demonstrate their electric green taxiing system (EGTS), installed on an Airbus A320 airliner, at the 50th International Paris Air Show currently being held at Le Bourget Airport. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/2483191183001.html http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/2483191183001.html The Intercity Vertical-Lift Aircraft design from the Hawker Siddeley company was an attempt to bring vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) to commercial aircraft. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:48:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newseasyjet-talks-place-10bn-aircraft-order-airbus http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newseasyjet-talks-place-10bn-aircraft-order-airbus British low-cost carrier easyJet is in advanced talks with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the purchase of more than 100 jetliners in a deal estimated to be worth $10bn. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsatk-secures-deal-provide-aft-fan-composite-cases-trent-xwb-97-engine http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsatk-secures-deal-provide-aft-fan-composite-cases-trent-xwb-97-engine TK has secured a life-of-type contract from Rolls-Royce UK to produce aft fan composite cases for the new Trent XWB-97 engine, which is designed to power the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsunmanned-aerial-vehicle-completes-record-flight http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsunmanned-aerial-vehicle-completes-record-flight A type md4-1000 drone, from German company microdrones, has completed a complex record flight by taking off from Switzerland and crossing the Saint-Gotthard Massif to Italy. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newscaribbean-liat-receives-first-atr-72-600-aircraft http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newscaribbean-liat-receives-first-atr-72-600-aircraft Caribbean's regional airline Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) has taken delivery of the first new ATR 72-600 aircraft from the lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/contractors/metals/columbia-metals-ltd/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/contractors/metals/columbia-metals-ltd/ Columbia Metals is one of the leading non-ferrous metal stockholders in Europe. Our stock range includes high-performance copper, nickel and stainless-steel alloys for all industries and applications. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:14:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsfaa-invites-proposals-develop-new-unleaded-aviation-fuel http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsfaa-invites-proposals-develop-new-unleaded-aviation-fuel The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invited fuel manufacturers to submit proposals to develop a new unleaded fuel by 2018. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-unveils-concept-plane-novel-aircraft-design http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-unveils-concept-plane-novel-aircraft-design Airbus has unveiled a new aircraft design, the Concept Plane, at the TEDGlobal 2013 conference currently taking place Edinburgh, Scotland. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/ses-6-communication-satellite/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/ses-6-communication-satellite/ The SES-6 communication satellite is designed and manufactured by Astrium, for the European satellite operator SES. The satellite is scheduled to be launched into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) in 2013. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsboeing-predicts-global-aircraft-demand-exceed-35000-2032 http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsboeing-predicts-global-aircraft-demand-exceed-35000-2032 Boeing has predicted that airlines, lessors and freight firms will need 35,280 passenger aeroplanes valued at $4.8tn over the next two decades. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/challenger-350-super-mid-size-business-jet/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/challenger-350-super-mid-size-business-jet/ Challenger 350 is a super mid-sized business jet being developed by Bombardier Aerospace. It is a new member of the Challenger family which consists of many proven passenger aircraft such as Challenger 300, Challenger 605 and Challenger 850. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-conduct-maiden-flight-a350-xwb-14-june http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-conduct-maiden-flight-a350-xwb-14-june Airbus has confirmed that it will conduct the first flight of its wide-body A350 XWB jetliner on 14 June. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/bombardier-challenger-350-business-jet/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/bombardier-challenger-350-business-jet/ Challenger 350 is a mid-size business jet which is currently under development by Bombardier Aerospace. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-buys-brel-kjr-data-acquisition-system-evaluate-noise-vibration-aircraft http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-buys-brel-kjr-data-acquisition-system-evaluate-noise-vibration-aircraft Airbus has completed the acquisition of a 250-channel Brüel & Kjær PULSE data acquisition system, which is designed for multi-purpose noise and vibration testing of aircraft components. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsatr-appoints-rheinland-air-service-mro-centre-europe http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsatr-appoints-rheinland-air-service-mro-centre-europe European turboprop aircraft manufacturer Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) has appointed Germany-based Rheinland Air Service (RAS) as a new member of its network of partner maintenance centres under a new service and collaboration agreement. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT