Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Selects Raytheon to Deliver Next Generation F-35 Sensor System

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Aviation, Aircraft, Economy of the United States, Stealth aircraft, Carrier-based aircraft, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, VTOL aircraft, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Das, LMT, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II development

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] selected Raytheon [NYSE: RTN] to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] selected Raytheon [NYSE: RTN] to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet.
  • The result of a Lockheed Martin-led competition, the selection will enhance capability and reduce cost.
  • With the ability to detect and track threats from any angle, the F-35 DAS gives pilots unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace.
  • "The supply chain competition for the next generation F-35 Distributed Aperture System resulted in significant cost savings, reliability and performance improvements," said Greg Ulmer, Lockheed Martin vice president and general manager of the F-35 program.

Hawaiian Airlines Receives First U.S. Produced A320neo Family Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan™ Engines

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Aviation, Aircraft, Propulsion, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320neo family, Hawaiian Airlines, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G, Pratt & Whitney, Turbofan, GTF

The aircraft, an A321neo powered by Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines, will join three other A321neo aircraft currently operating in Hawaiian's fleet.

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  • The aircraft, an A321neo powered by Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines, will join three other A321neo aircraft currently operating in Hawaiian's fleet.
  • "Hawaiian Airlines is honored to receive the first U.S. produced A320neo Family aircraft," said Jon Snook, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Pratt & Whitney GTF engines will power 18 firm A321neo aircraft for Hawaiian Airlines, which plans to operate the fleet on routes like Portland-Maui, Oakland-Kauai and Los Angeles-Kona.
  • Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Deliver 300th F-35 Aircraft

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, VTOL aircraft, Carrier-based aircraft, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, Stealth aircraft

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the 300th production F-35 aircraft, demonstrating the program's continued progress and momentum.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the 300th production F-35 aircraft, demonstrating the program's continued progress and momentum.
  • The 300th aircraft is a U.S. Air Force F-35A, to be delivered to Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
  • "The 300th production aircraft delivery is a significant milestone that highlights the effective F-35 Enterprise collaboration across the JPO, U.S. services, partners and industry.
  • In 2018, the team is targeting 91 aircraft deliveries and is preparing to increase production volume year-over-year to hit a rate of approximately 160 aircraft in 2023.

Qatar Emiri Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod Contract

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Aircraft, Targeting pods, Aviation, Aerospace engineering, Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod, Carrier-based aircraft, Canard aircraft, Targeting, Dassault Rafale, Qatar Air Force, Litening

PARIS, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) selected Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for its Rafale aircraft, marking continued growth and platform expansion for the precision targeting capability.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) selected Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for its Rafale aircraft, marking continued growth and platform expansion for the precision targeting capability.
  • Under this contract announced during the Eurosatory exhibition, Lockheed Martin will provide the QEAF with pods, spares and deployment support for the Rafale the 10th platform to fly with Sniper ATP.
  • "We continuously invest to ensure that Sniper ATP is the most capable targeting pod available for our allies worldwide."
  • Sniper ATP has been integrated across multiple platforms, including U.S. Air Force and multinational F-2, F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, B-1, B-52, Harrier and Typhoon aircraft.

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Worth 13.67 Billion USD by 2023

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace engineering, Cockpit, Fly-by-wire, Very light jets, Airliner, Boeing 747-8

Factors such as the increase in passenger traffic, rise in aircraft deliveries, and upgradation of old aircraft are expected to drive the aircraft flight control system market.

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  • Factors such as the increase in passenger traffic, rise in aircraft deliveries, and upgradation of old aircraft are expected to drive the aircraft flight control system market.
  • Based on component, the cockpit controls segment of the aircraft flight control system market is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
  • Based on technology, the fly by wire segment of the aircraft flight control system market is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, as this is the most widely used flight control technology in the aviation industry.
  • Asia Pacific aircraft flight control system market is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.

The 2017 Supplier of the Year Award from Gulfstream - Tronair

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Economy of the United States, Gulfstream Aerospace, Aviation, General Dynamics, Aircraft

SWANTON, Ohio., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tronair, Inc. ("Tronair"), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital is proud to announce that Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has recognized Tronair with a prestigious "Gulfstream Supplier of the Year award for 2017".

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  • SWANTON, Ohio., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tronair, Inc. ("Tronair"), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital is proud to announce that Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has recognized Tronair with a prestigious "Gulfstream Supplier of the Year award for 2017".
  • Award selection is based on the Gulfstream Supplier Report Card measurement criteria, which tracks overall value, delivery, quality, customer service and compliance for select Gulfstream suppliers.
  • To receive the award at the 2018 Gulfstream Operators & Suppliers Conference on behalf of Tronair was Tony Sanchez Regional Sales Director, Jessica Hennessey Customer Experience Leader, and Chad Gibson Product Specialist.
  • "It's our honor for the team at Tronair to be recognized by Gulfstream, a prestigious industry leader.

Houston Design/Build Firm KDW Completes Contract for Expansion of Texas Summer Camp

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Aircraft, Summer camp, Hansa-Brandenburg KDW, Aviation

HOUSTON, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston-based Design/Build firm KDW has completed the expansion of the Pine Cove Christian Summer Camp in Columbus, Texas encompassing more than 41,000 square feet of facilities for a new Christ-Centered, Others-Focused, Seriously Fun camp specifically for high school-aged campers in Pine Cove's central Texas region.

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  • HOUSTON, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston-based Design/Build firm KDW has completed the expansion of the Pine Cove Christian Summer Camp in Columbus, Texas encompassing more than 41,000 square feet of facilities for a new Christ-Centered, Others-Focused, Seriously Fun camp specifically for high school-aged campers in Pine Cove's central Texas region.
  • KDW , which designed and built west Houston's Typhoon Texas waterpark, also coordinated the construction of a custom swimming pool and wake park where wake boarders are pulled on an open lake by cable.
  • Located at 1237 Papa Bear Lane in Columbus, Texas, Pine Cove hosts summer camps, overnight youth camps, day camps, family camps and corporate retreats.
  • A full-service commercial and industrial construction company, KDW is a one-stop shop for development, design and construction services.

PolarPro's New Cinema Series Exposure Collection Allows Aerial Photographers to Capture Stunning Long Exposure Aerial Imagery

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Rotorcraft, Science of photography, Aircraft, DJI, Optical filters, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Photographic techniques, Mavic, Shutter speed, Exposure, Long-exposure photography, Phantom

"We like to use Exposure Collection filters when shooting with the Phantom 4 Pro to get some great shots in the middle of the afternoon at the beach," says PolarPro lead design engineerEsteban Martinez.

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  • "We like to use Exposure Collection filters when shooting with the Phantom 4 Pro to get some great shots in the middle of the afternoon at the beach," says PolarPro lead design engineerEsteban Martinez.
  • And with the fixed aperture on the Mavic series drones, the Exposure Collection gives those new to aerial photography the opportunity to capture stunning long exposure content like the pros."
  • PolarPro's Cinema Series Exposure filters provide a neutral color profile and enable DJI pilots to shoot at longer shutter speeds in bright scenes.
  • For more info on the Cinema Series Exposure Collection, please contact [email protected] .

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Sales To Japan

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Aircraft, Aviation, Economy of Japan, Honda, Very light jets, Honda HA-420 HondaJet, Honda Aircraft Company, Marubeni, Aerospace, Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aero

TOKYO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has expanded sales to Japan with the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan.

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  • TOKYO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has expanded sales to Japan with the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan.
  • This goal has been fulfilled by Honda Aircraft Company with its further expansion of the aircraft industry.
  • The aircraft has inherited the aeronautical breakthroughs developed by Honda Aircraft and is the most efficient, quietest, fastest, furthest and highest-flying aircraft in its category.
  • The second aircraft from Honda Aircraft Company, the HondaJet Elite is the fastest, furthest and highest-flying plane in its category.

SureFly Hybrid Electric Manned Multi-Copter Enters FAA Type Certification Process

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Safety equipment, Aviation, Helicopter, Ballistic parachute, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft

The June 1stapplication is an important step forward, as the SureFly design appears to be the first hybrid-electric eVTOL multi-copter to reach this important milestone with the FAA.

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  • The June 1stapplication is an important step forward, as the SureFly design appears to be the first hybrid-electric eVTOL multi-copter to reach this important milestone with the FAA.
  • In addition to these redundancies, the SureFly design has a ballistic parachute that works above 100ft of altitude.
  • The SureFly system features a state of the art fly-by-wire control system that enables single joystick control of the craft.
  • "The FAA has yet to certify an aircraft like SureFly," said Steve Burns, CEO of Workhorse Group.