Flitetec counts major airlines, helicopter manufacturers and MRO companies in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America among its principal customers. Managing Director Trevor Lea (pictured) said: “We took the decision to launch MX14 Aero immediately following the escalation of COVID-19. The outbreak has affected all sectors of the economy, especially aviation...
Jamco’s Venture reverse herring-bone business class seat is currently designed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 airplane. Its concept embodies Jamco’s commitment to creating premium aircraft interior products that harmonise aesthetics, comfort and technology by providing the best-in-class flight experience to passengers, from the moment they board to the final taxi ...
M.M.’s step covers are the best solution to secure steps of boarding, runway or maintenance stairs. They can improve safety on any stair thanks to the stair nosing’s yellow color and its R13 level anti-slip propriety (according to DIN 51130). Step covers can be easily fixed to any kind of step (concrete, steel, …) through screws, anchor bolts or adhesive tape. Mor...
While the plane is Vistara’s 40th to join the fleet, as the rest of the fleet are narrow-body aircraft, this arrival also brought with it, the airline’s new cabin products for long-haul international flights, soon to launch. On the occasion, Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “With the unveiling of our new cabin products, today’s milestone reflec...
For those in then pointy end, flying from San Francisco and Newark can now enjoy made-to-order cocktails, in just 45 seconds thanks to an automated cocktail maker. Now, while BA doesn’t offer Bartenders in the same way Virgin Atlantic does in their Clubhouses, this automated system will still be seen as an improvement to the usual self-serve offering. Available unt...
ElevonX Monitoring storm damage to forests near Koprivna, Slovenia in cooperation with OneDrone.com. Terrain height from 950 m to 1430 m above sea level. Extremely demanding, diverse terrain. Aquaried data was used for systematic rehabilitation of the forest after storm damage.
Rapid response after severe flooding event in our municipality ElevonX SkyEye Delta was used for mapping mission in tight and winding alpine valley after severe flooding event in November 2018. Mission plan was carefully planned and thoroughly evaluated by our skilled team using SIL simulation before actual mission in order to guarantee successful data acquisition and...
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CoreTechnologie unveils the latest version of its 3D_Evolution software. With a new DGN interface, it completes the wide range of interfaces and formats for all major digital factory planning tools. As they generate heavy data, therefore prevent a smooth handling in factory planning software tools, detailed CAD models are often the Holy Grail in digital factory enviro...
These materials are used in the new, especially efficient five-blade rotor. Developed in close collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, the material has been qualified for the application for the next years to come. Thanks to their unidirectional fibre orientation, the fabrics are extremely resistant, providing optimal support for the new geometry of the especially long...
Co-developed as part of a grant funded project through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) in pursuit of innovative technologies which benefit the aviation sector, the ‘Q Ultra-Slim’ concept is believed to be the world’s thinnest aircraft seat yet conceived. Utilising sustainable bio-resins in a compression moulding process to create a seat weighing just over 7kg...
The partnership has resulted in Base becoming technical experts in Marbocote’s products and can give clear and reliable advice on which product to use and application technique, saving time and money. Base Materials, a leading manufacturer of styling, modelling, pattern and tooling materials, has been working with Marbocote, who manufacture and distribute a wide range...
With a focus on new developments that include chrome-free coatings, the company is once again taking a key position on the Hypercoat stand – who are a major distributor for Indestructible Paint in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. “Our products are used throughout the region and, indeed worldwide, in both new build and MRO operations,” said John Bourke, Indestructible ...
Boeing’s new 777X widebody airliner today took its first flight. The aircraft is an upgrade on the previous 777 designs (one of the best selling long-haul airliners of all time), adding incredible efficiency over previous models. It will also be the largest twin-jet airliner, and features many of the technologies introduced on the 787 Dreamliner. The first fligh...
This shorter variant of the A330neo family will typically seat 220 to 260 passengers in three classes, or up to 406 travellers in a single-class high-density configuration. Operationally, the A330neo shares a common pilot type-rating with the larger A350 XWB. The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign was successfully performed by aircraft MSN1888 (F-WTTO), ...
Launched in partnership with CarePod, Delta’s new pet carrier can provide real-time updates for customers throughout the journey. The pet travel carrier is built with robust and insulated walls to withstand temperature fluctuations and features multi-layered windows and doors with blinds. Additional features include a built-in hydration system, enterprise-level GPS...
The new design features several advanced technologies that will help meet the demand for sub-0.5m very high-resolution imagery of Earth observation data. The enhancements include a 3.5m deployed mesh-based reflector antenna with high-power RADAR, a 400W solar array, advanced thermal management systems, large reaction wheels, Staring spotlight image mode, a high averag...
While the fuselage is the fifth already and three prototypes are already in flight testing, what is special about this particular prototype is the fact that it would be the first one equipped with a new type of engines. This time, the engine would be made in Russia. The Irkutsk Aviation Plant broke the news about the latest MC-21-300 fuselage completion on December ...
When Garmin launched the first of its aftermarket touchscreen navigators in 2011, Flying noted that the most remarkable thing about the new multifunction units was not the touchscreen itself, but the enabling power behind it. In the initial versions, this involved losing the keypad and finding in its place what many pilots considered to be an even more intuitive programm...
A few years ago while hosting one of my #Oshbash social media meetup events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, a couple of guys introduced themselves and gave me a handful of key FOBs that had the name of their aviation weather app on them…NavMonster. As there are seemingly thousands of weather apps out there (and I have tried many of them), I did not get too excited—seen one, s...
This is one of the first of 10 G5000 upgrades for the XLS to be done in North America under an STC developed by Garmin and approved in July 2019. Stevens began its second G5000 XLS upgrade later in January. Stevens technicians did the avionics upgrade at the company’s Greenville, South Carolina facility. In addition to the G5000 flight deck, the 15-year-old XLS also r...
“The HUD VR system provides increased access to training, helping pilots get as much time as they need using a HUD on approaches and landing in difficult conditions,” said Nick Gibbs, v-p and general manager of simulation and training solutions for Collins Aerospace. “Our trainer can significantly reduce the length of time it takes for a pilot to become familiar with thi...
Due to enter service in 2021, the narrowbody jet will be outfitted with 52 first-class-like seats with lie-flat capability. “The cabin…has been designed as a ‘home away from home,’ with comfort and relaxation in mind,” said Airbus Corporate Jets head of creative design Sylvain Mariat. “The A321LR will deliver new standards in the comfort and convenience that our passe...
The products also integrate with the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems in these aircraft to provide users with USB-driven solutions for PEDs. According to Ingenio, the cabin receptacles have been developed to accommodate the company’s products, including its cabin tablet arms, in all Falcon cabin interiors. “Together, receptacles and arms offer passengers convenie...
The drone is set to be the first carrier-launched autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to be integrated in a Carrier Air Wing. The Boeing-owned test asset, known as T1 (Tail 1) and sporting the civilian registration N234MQ, completed the autonomous two-hour flight under the supervision of Boeing test pilots operating from their ground control station. The aircraft ...
The Embraer E175-E2 made its inaugural flight Dec. 12, 2019, from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. The maiden flight kicks off a rigorous 24-month flight test campaign. “Today’s flight of the E175-E2 marks the completion of our vision to produce a family of new-generation commercial aircraf...
China Eastern Airlines has become the first carrier to own the A350 XWB equipped with the new device. The new touchscreen cockpit display was developed in collaboration with Thales. The device is expected to offer enhanced operational efficiencies, greater crew interaction, cockpit symmetry and smoother information management. Out of the aircraft cockpit’s six larg...
Hyundai is the first automotive company to join the Uber Elevate initiative, bringing automotive-scale manufacturing capability and a track record of mass-producing electric vehicles. Hyundai’s air vehicle concept was created in part through Uber’s open design process, a NASA-inspired approach that jump-starts innovation by publicly releasing vehicle design concepts so a...
It is claimed to be the fastest all-electric aircraft on the market with a target speed of more than 300mph. The aircraft is part of a Rolls-Royce initiative called ‘Accelerating the Electrification of Flight’ (ACCEL). Following this unveiling, Rolls-Royce will now begin integrating the electrical propulsion system onto the zero-emissions plane. It is scheduled for...
Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, Airbus A320neo family features the widest single-aisle cabin. The GTF engine entered service in early 2016 and has since delivered a 16% fuel consumption reduction. The engine also decreases noise levels by 75% while nitrogen oxide emissions reduced by 50% compared with the regulatory standard. Pratt & Whitney customers ch...
The final assembly and integration of the plane’s systems, including the cockpit eXternal Visibility System, is scheduled for later next year. KDP-D is the final programmatic barrier for the X-59 QueSST aircraft and was conducted by senior managers at Nasa Headquarters in Washington. The officials will meet again in later next year to clear the plane’s first flight...
The ePlane is the result of a collaboration between North American seaplane airline Harbour Air and electric aircraft motor manufacturer magniX. In March, the two companies reached a partnership to convert Harbour Air seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet. The aircraft will be powered by the magni500, a 75HP all-electric motor. ePlane is a six-passenger D...
The investors include Millennium Technology Value Partners, Third Point Ventures, Eastward Capital Partners, and others. PrecisionHawk will use the investment to continue enhancing its software tool and PrecisionAnalytics, which uses artificial intelligence/machine learning. It will also facilitate PrecisionHawk’s next phase of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) deploym...
Under the agreement, Avation will lease a new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Braathens for ten years. The aircraft is the fifth to be leased by Avation and will be handed over at the manufacturer’s facility in Toulouse, France, in March 2020. Braathens initially ordered four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with the first being delivered this month. The remaining aircraft...
Volocopter reveals design for new Urban Air Mobility aircraft VoloCity to become first commercial Volocopter aircraft Designed according to the SC-VTOL category enhanced specifications of EASA Incorporates learnings of over 1,000 test flights of previous Volocopter generations Revolutionary aerodynamic lift-creating design of rotor beams Pre-Series 2X model continue...
It is said to ensure reliable chip-breaking and a soft cut, leading to high feed rates and fast machining times. Additionally, tool longevity is increased by up to 60%. Type 224 inserts with the new WT geometry are available in increments of 2, 2.5 and 3mm in carbide grade IG35 and are designed for Horn’s H224 tool holders. Coupled with this development, the Swiss gro...
