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Eurocopter and Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH (Germany), have signed a contract for the main rotor actuators of the latest generation X4 helicopter program.  Liebherr-Aerospace will design, develop, qualify, produce and service the main rotor actuators − lightweight, high-reliability flight control components. Installed in the main rotor, three actuators will adjust the angle of the pales, thus

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran group) has signed a contract with Eurocopter as a single-source supplier of wheels and brakes for the new-generation X4 helicopter. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty will provide the two nose wheels, two main wheels and two electric brakes, as well as several other products: the electronic brake controller (EBC), developed and produced by Safran Electronics Canada, and

With the arrival of the first wing and fuselage in late August, Embraer Executive Jets’ assembly facility in Melbourne, FL, has added production of the Phenom 300 light aircraft to the two-shift assembly operation. Full development of the assembly line, including the addition of the Phenom 300, will be completed in the first quarter 2013.

Sabena technics, one of the leading ATR aircraft maintenance providers, has signed a 5 year contract with Israir Airlines to support its ATR fleet. Sabena technics will perform component repair and overhaul services, including pool access with advanced standard exchange component services, for Israir Airlines, the growing Israeli airline based in Tel Aviv. Israir Airlines

CTT Systems released that Titan Airways based in UK has placed an order for two Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in their Boeing B737-300QC aircraft. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, are scheduled for installation during 2012. CTT’s Zonal Drying System has been selected as basic equipment for the new B787 Dreamliner