17 February 2011

AgustaWestland debuts AW139M U.S. military helicopter

AgustaWestland North America, introduced its AW139M military helicopter for the U.S. military market. AgustaWestland customized the military version of the multi-role, off-the-shelf AW139 medium-twin helicopter, integrated with proven U.S. military technology for the U.S. Air Force’s Common Vertical Lift Support Program. Manufactured in the company’s Philadelphia, Pa. facility and tailored with U.S. military technology from […]

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Parvus rugged subsystems to be deployed in Boeing 737 Business Jets

Eurotech subsidiary Parvus announced that its DuraCOR 820 mission computer and DuraMAR 3230 network router subsystems are to be deployed as part of a satellite and communications upgrade for the Boeing 737 Business Jet. Initial units were purchased by Boeing Company subcontractor ARINC Engineering Services, and will be delivered during Q1 2011. To fulfill the

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Qantas releases profit result for half-year ended 31 December 2010

Quantas released that total revenue for the half-year increased 10% from $6,909 million to $7,591 million. Qantas reported an Underlying Profit Before Tax (Underlying PBT) of $417 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, an increase of 56 % on the prior corresponding period of $267 million. Average yields, excluding foreign exchange (FX) movements,

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Qantas Group to boost aircraft fleet

The Qantas Group announced it would boost its domestic, resources charter and international fleets to support ongoing growth and operational efficiencies across its flying businesses. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said a combination of new aircraft orders and leases, as well as lease extensions, would position Qantas, Jetstar, and the recently acquired Network

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Bombardier Aerospace delivers 244 aircraft in fiscal year 2010/11

Bombardier Aerospace delivered 244 aircraft for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011, compared to 302 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year 2009/10 (year ending January 31, 2010). It received 201 aircraft orders, net of cancellations, compared to 11 orders, net of cancellations, for the previous fiscal year. The fourth quarter was especially strong

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Rolls-Royce awarded $246 million engine support services contract for C-130 aircraft

Rolls-Royce has secured two major support contracts, worth a total of $246 million, to cover engines powering C-130 military transport aircraft in operation with the US and UK militaries. Under a $203 million MissionCare contract modification, Rolls-Royce will provide the US Air Force with comprehensive propulsion system services for its fleet of C-130J aircraft. The

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Sikorsky Aerospace Services and Alpha Star Aviation Services plan joint venture

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Alpha Star Aviation Services to engage in discussions to form a joint venture dedicated to providing comprehensive military and commercial aviation support and maintenance services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alpha Star Aviation Services is an aerospace services provider based

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