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Boeing and Safran joint venture powers ahead
aerobd.news : Boeing and Safran have received regulatory approvals to start producing aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs). The 50/50 joint venture, which was first announced in June 2018, will initially
CAE to acquire Bombardier Business Aircraft Training for US$645m
aerobd.news : CAE – the Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modeling technologies and training services to airlines and aircraft manufacturers – has acquired Bombardier Business Aircraft Training (BAT) for US$645m.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo builds on record 2017 with 3% volume growth in first half of 2018
aerobd.news : Growth in life science, express, valuable and automotive shipments all contributed to a 3% year-on-year growth in tonnage for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half of 2018.
Pratt & Whitney wins US$437 million contract to further develop adaptive engines
aerobd.news : Aero engine maker Pratt & Whitney has won a US$437m contract to develop its adaptive propulsion technology for use on the US Air Force’s next generation of fighter
Boeing wins US$805m deal to supply unmanned aerial refuelers
aerobd.news : Boeing is to supply the MQ-25 “Stingray” unmanned aerial refueler to the US Navy to operate from its aircraft carriers. Boeing beat Lockheed Martin and General Atomics for
AirBridgeCargo Airlines transports its 500th aircraft engine in 2018 as demand for abcXL product expertise grows
aerobd.news : AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the world’s leading international cargo carriers, has transported its 500th aircraft engine in 2018, supporting long-term customers with the provision of timely, seamless
Rental scheme makes dynamics test equipment more accessible
aerobd.news : Vehicle dynamics and durability test equipment is valuable to development programs, but while big companies can invest in installing a range of such – usually expensive – equipment
Nikola Motor Company raises US$100m in first week of funding round
aerobd.news : “Nikola’s business model has been vetted, and the investment world is taking notice,” says CEO Trevor Milton. “So far this year we have kicked-off plans to build the
BELL 525 COMPLETES HOT WEATHER TESTING
aerobd.news : The Bell 525 program recently completed hot weather testing in Yuma, Arizona at temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit as well as high altitude operations to density altitudes of
Rolls-Royce redevelops its 6.75-liter V12 for the Cullinan
aerobd.news : Three years after plans were unveiled, the luxury car brand has introduced its first SUV. Powered by a completely reworked 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12, the Cullinan will deliver 570ps British
BELL 505 RECEIVES CERTIFICATION IN CHINA
aerobd.news : Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has received certification for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This is a major
Mercedes-Benz introduces new engine variants for 2019 A-Class
aerobd.news : Daimler and Renault have further strengthened ties via the joint development of two new four-cylinder engines. The M 282 gasoline and OM 608 diesel units have been designed to
