Manufacturers

Boeing Uses Windows Azure to Build Virtual Aircraft in the Cloud

by Jarkko on September 6, 2011

in Aviation, Manufacturers

Boeing today introduced the 737 Explained, a virtual model of the Boeing 737 generated from thousands of high-resolution photographs that create an immersive 3-D-like model. Built on the Windows Azure platform, 737 Explained will provide prospective customers with an innovative, compelling way to view and understand the aircraft without standing next to one. “We were [...]

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Aeroflot disappointed with new Sukhoi Superjet.

August 25, 2011
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In the first month of operation Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ) has been standing on the ground for 17 days – reported the representatives of Aeroflot – the largest Russian air line company. New aircraft has made his first regular flight after its transfer to Aeroflot on July, 16. After that due to the problems in air [...]

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Textron Announces Jack Pelton Retires from Cessna

May 3, 2011

Textron Inc. today announced that Jack J. Pelton, chairman, president and CEO of its Cessna Aircraft unit, has retired from the company, and that a search for his successor is underway. Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly will run the business until a successor is named. Pelton joined Cessna in November 2000 as senior [...]

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Dassault’s Falcon 900LX Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

July 17, 2010

Dassault Falcon has received certification from both the EASA and FAA for the newest member of the Falcon family of business jets, the 4,750 nm Falcon 900LX. The large cabin Falcon 900LX is based on the Falcon 900EX, with enhanced performance and economy. The Falcon 900LX burns 35 to 40 percent less fuel than other [...]

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Dassault Falcon 900LX Flight Test Program Enters Into its Last Phase

May 5, 2010

Dassault’s Falcon 900LX has entered the last phases of the flight test and certification program while completions on the first two customer aircraft have begun. Final certification is anticipated during the third quarter of 2010 with deliveries starting thereafter. The flight test program, which began in October of 2009, has accumulated 180 flight hours over [...]

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Honeywell LED Wingtip Lighting Now Standard on Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

March 4, 2010

Honeywell announced today that its Light Emitting Diode (LED) wingtip navigation lighting is now standard on new production Airbus A320 Family aircraft, comprising the A318, A319, A320 and A321. Honeywell’s LED wingtip navigation lighting lasts up to 40 times longer than current halogen technology, greatly reducing operator maintenance costs. Drop-in LED replacements make maintenance quicker [...]

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Sikorsky Success in United Kingdom

February 22, 2010

Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92® helicopters are on a path to unprecedented success in 2010 after coming off a record year of rescues in 2009 and recently being selected for the United Kingdom’s Search and Rescue Helicopter service. The aircraft are operated by CHC Helicopter Corp. and the S-92 helicopter is manufactured by Sikorsky [...]

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Dassault Falcon at India Aviation, Hyderabad, March 3-7

February 20, 2010

Dassault Falcon will present a selection of Falcon large cabin business jets at the India Aviation 2010 exhibition (Hyderabad, March 3-7), including the first of six Falcon 7X aircraft to be delivered in India along with the Falcon 2000EX. The 7X is Falcon’s best selling model, with more than 200 orders from 42 countries. Dassault [...]

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