Bombardier has begun installing semi-automated jigs at its new wing facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to support assembly of the advanced composite wings for the all-new CSeries aircraft. The jigs, fixed machinery that will be used to assemble the primary structural components of the composite wing torque box, are being installed in the second phase […]
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Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Russian Helicopters, JSC to provide the main rotor actuator and hydraulic power supply for its upgraded Mi-34C1 light helicopter. The agreement includes research and development, original equipment supply and aftermarket support for both units. Prototypes for flight tests have already been produced by Goodrich’s Actuation Systems business with entry
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TAT Technologies, a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, has signed a five-year contract with the U.S Army for the overhaul and upgrade of Anti Icing Engine Valves for Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. The value of the agreement may reach $20M over the five-year
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The Russian air carrier UTair has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500 aircraft, which is also the first one of this type to be operating in Russia. UTair and ATR recently announced an order for 20 aircraft, estimated at $ 426 million. The remaining ATR 72-500 aircraft will be delivered in 2011 and 2012.
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Spirit AeroSystems and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply spare parts for SAS’ fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable SAS to obtain predictable and competitive pricing for all 737 parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring availability for key parts and components. SAS
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