Research that could fast track the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in civil airspace could lead to a greater use of the technology in disaster situations, according to the backers of Project ResQu. The $7 million project is aimed at fast-tracking research into fitting UAVs with smart technology to sense and avoid other aircraft
Boeing and Embraer have signed an agreement to share technical knowledge and jointly evaluate markets for the KC-390 tanker/transport program. The new agreement builds on a broader collaboration accord signed in April between the two aerospace companies, which initially focused on exploring ways to cooperate in commercial airplane efficiency and safety, research and technology, and
The Army’s fleet of 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters have again been suspended from flying as a safety precaution following another cabin fume incident. According to the Department of Defence, a two-man crew operating a Tiger in the Shoalwater Bay training area on June 25 landed the aircraft after detecting fumes in the cockpit. The
One soldier received minor injuries after an Australian Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter made a hard landing on June 22 while on operations in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defence, the Chinook was involved in combat support operations in Kandahar province at the time the incident took place. An aircrewman was injured and treated on-site,
The US Army has taken delivery of its 100th modified CH-47F Chinook helicopter at Boeing’s completion centre in Millville, New Jersey. “The Boeing Millville team is proud to have delivered 100 modified Chinooks to the Army on time, using efficient, cost-saving processes,” said Peri Widener, Boeing vice president of Rotorcraft Support. “The modification work on
Australian composites manufacturer Quickstep has opened its Bankstown production facility, and also announced that it has secured a second long term agreement to manufacture parts for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program. The Bankstown facility was formerly used by Boeing Australia, and comprises a 4000 square metre hangar with $15 million of equipment,
