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/newseurolot-receives-first-bombardier-q400-aircraft http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newseurolot-receives-first-bombardier-q400-aircraft Polish carrier Eurolot has taken delivery of a Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner, the first of eight that have been ordered, marking the aircraft's entry into the Polish market. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:10:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsssl-delivers-ses-5-satellite-baikonur-launch-base http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsssl-delivers-ses-5-satellite-baikonur-launch-base Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has delivered the SES 5 satellite to the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan, where it will be processed for launch aboard International Launch Services' (ILS) Proton Breeze M launcher. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:05:00 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. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/contractors/interiors/vision-systems/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/contractors/interiors/vision-systems/ Vision Systems Aeronautics is active in the design, testing, production and customer support of systems for business jets, helicopters, regional and commercial aircrafts. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/1648462503001.html http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/1648462503001.html Exobiology on Mars, otherwise known as ExoMars, is a joint Mars exploration project being run by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos). Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:24 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newssafran-honeywell-electric-green-taxiing http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newssafran-honeywell-electric-green-taxiing Honeywell and Safran have successfully tested their electric green taxiing system on German airliner TUIfly's Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft in Montpellier, France, marking a step forward in development of the system. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsspacex-aborts-launch-dragon-capsule-iss http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsspacex-aborts-launch-dragon-capsule-iss SpaceX has aborted the launch of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, following problems related to high pressure within an engine combustion chamber. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsuk-space-sector-doubles-in-size-over-last-decade-report http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsuk-space-sector-doubles-in-size-over-last-decade-report The UK space sector is thriving after official figures show turnover has more than doubled over the last decade. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsuk-needs-spaceport-to-support-economy-report-iod http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsuk-needs-spaceport-to-support-economy-report-iod Building a spaceport could provide a welcome boost to the British economy, operating as a hub for tourism and space exploration, according to a new report from the Institute of Directors. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsesa-launches-telecommunications-satellites http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsesa-launches-telecommunications-satellites The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites into orbit, aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Kourou space centre in French Guiana. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-acj318-acj319-jets-receive-far-part-135-approval http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsairbus-acj318-acj319-jets-receive-far-part-135-approval Airbus's ACJ318 and ACJ319 corporate jets have received eligibility certification from EASA, FAA and GACA, paving the way for them to participate in federal airworthiness regulation (FAR) part 135 operations. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/exomars-rover-mars-exploration/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/exomars-rover-mars-exploration/ Exobiology on Mars, otherwise known as ExoMars, is a joint Mars exploration project being run by the European Space Agency and Russian Federal Space Agency. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/skylon-vehicle/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/skylon-vehicle/ Skylon is an unmanned reusable cargo spacecraft being designed by UK-based Reaction Engines (REL) for the UK Space Agency. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/rosetta/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/rosetta/ Originally due to launch in January 2003, ESA's Rosetta mission was postponed after the entire Ariane 5 fleet was ground Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsge-finalises-engine-design-for-bombardier-global-7000-8000-aircraft http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsge-finalises-engine-design-for-bombardier-global-7000-8000-aircraft GE Aviation has confirmed the architectural design of its 16,500lb thrust GE Passport 20 engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 series aircraft, leading to the detailed design phase. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsrockwells-venue-system-to-be-installed-on-bombardier-global-express http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsrockwells-venue-system-to-be-installed-on-bombardier-global-express Jet Aviation St Louis will install Rockwell Collins's Venue cabin management and HD entertainment system on a Bombardier Global Express XRS aircraft for the first time. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:20:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsbombardier-launches-two-new-learjet-business-jets http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsbombardier-launches-two-new-learjet-business-jets Bombardier Aerospace has launched its new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft, which will replace the previous Learjet 40 and 45 models. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newscessna-selects-northrop-navigation-systems-for-new-latitude-business-jet http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newscessna-selects-northrop-navigation-systems-for-new-latitude-business-jet Northrop Grumman's fibre-optic inertial navigation systems / global positioning systems (INS/GPS) have been selected by Cessna Aircraft for its new Citation Latitude business jet. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:05:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/vinasat-2-telecommunication-satellite-vnpt/ http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/vinasat-2-telecommunication-satellite-vnpt/ Vinasat-2 is a telecommunication satellite being developed for the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT). Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/1637527935001.html http://www.aerospace-technology.com/videos/1637527935001.html The EC225 is part of the Super Puma and Cougar mkII family of helicopters and is capable of carrying two crew and 25 passengers. It is the civil variant of the EC725 military version. Mon, 14 May 2012 11:40:47 GMT