The timing of this press release came just a day before the much awaited Asian Aerospace Expo which attracted more than 5,000 visitors during the 3 days of show time held in Hong Kong and hosted by Hong Kong’s Business Aviation Centre. TAECO is an established aviation company based in Xiamen which is centrally positioned between Shanghai and Hong Kong and is experienced in … [Read more...] about Airbus appoints TAECO as its first Asian Completion Centre
NASA awards $16.5 million towards development of the future airliner…
NASA has awarded $16.5 million between four research groups to be used for continued development of private and commercial aviation (airliner) technology in order to improve the next generation of aircraft by providing improved safety, fuel and cost efficiency. The study is aimed at 2030/35 timeframe aircraft, so called “N+3 Generation” ("three generations beyond the current … [Read more...] about NASA awards $16.5 million towards development of the future airliner…
Boeing and the next generation carbon composites
NASA developed composites are making their way to commercial use, as Boeing will employ up to 90% of the material in manufacture and assembly of its next generation aircraft. The material developed is 30 years on from the composite materials used in the construction of the Boeing 777 for example. Use of the next generation material removes the need for thousands of … [Read more...] about Boeing and the next generation carbon composites
Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G turbofan has been selected as the lead development engine for the A320neo aircraft. Airbus has received more than 300 A320neo family commitments namely from commercial customers, and thus Airbus has responded by bringing forward the service entry date from 2016 to October 2015. The A320neo can deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings thanks … [Read more...] about Airbus A320neo deilvers up to 15% fuel savings with P&W turbofans
VIP gaming seat on show at Aircraft Interiors Expo
A prototype of the “NFW (Not for Wimps)” concept seat created by the British manufacturers Contour Aerospace Ltd and Factorydesign is on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg this week. The seat provides and integrated in-flight gaming experience, complete with screen, sound modules and sleek contour seat. The seat could possibly appeal to the adventurous VIP … [Read more...] about VIP gaming seat on show at Aircraft Interiors Expo