18 July 2008

Parker Aerospace to develop generic fly-by-wire system for Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace and Parker Aerospace announced that Parker has been selected as the exclusive supplier for a period of ten years of fly-by-wire flight control systems for all new Bombardier widebody aircraft programs requiring this technology. Parker Aerospace will develop a complete, state of the art generic fly-by-wire system from stick to surface, that will

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Airbus announces orders worth over $40 billion at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus announced transactions covering 256 aircraft, valued at $40.5 billion at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show. These transactions include firm orders for 247 aircraft and nine commitments. This also reflects a strong aerospace market despite the global economic uncertainties. The highlights of the show were two large orders from Middle Eastern carriers. DAE Capital, the

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Embraer and EgyptAir reinforce parts support agreement

Embraer reinforced its partnership with EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering by signing an agreement for in-house parts repair capabilities. EgyptAir will be able to repair Embraer components at its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center. One year ago, Embraer and EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering signed a long-term Parts Pool Program services contract for the support of

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CFM receives over $5 billion in new orders and materials agreements

CFM International booked orders for 540 new CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines during the 2008 Farnborough Air Show, in addition to inking a materials and service agreement with ST Aerospace. These agreements are valued at more than $5 billion. In addition, CFM International also launched the TRUEngine designation to help the industry more accurately appraise used

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