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Taranis UAV moves into production
Oct 01, 2007; ... The BAE Systems-led Taranis unmanned air vehicle (UAV) technology demonstrator programme is moving from the design phase into the detailed design and manufacturing phase. BAE Systems says it has moved closer to a planned year-end assembly start, following the first metal cut on the airframe at ...
BUSINESS BRIEFING
Oct 01, 2007; ... * Saab's acquisition of Denel Saab Aerostructures Pty Ltd, which was announced on June 15 2006, has been formally concluded following approval from the South African government for the deal. The company, which will receive a Saab investment of MRAND 66, in addition to the capital injection made ...
Pratt & Whitney starts geared turbofan tests
Oct 01, 2007; ... Pratt & Whitney has initiated performance testing of the fan drive gear system, a key element of the next-generation Geared Turbofan engine, at the company's new $12 million testing facility in Middletown, Conn. The gear system design will undergo critical testing over the next 18 months as ...
Marine One makes maiden flight
Oct 01, 2007; ... The VH-71 "Marine One" helicopter made its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility in Yeovil, UK, on 3 July, marking a milestone in the development of the United States' Presidential aircraft. The designated Test Vehicle #2 (TV-2), built under contract to the US Navy, was assembled and ...
Eurocopter beefs up logistics
Oct 01, 2007; ... Eurocopter has inaugurated a new logistics centre in Donauworth, Germany. From now on, all merchandise to and from Eurocopter's main German production site, including just-in-time delivery of the production materials, will be coordinated at the new centre located at the north of the factory ...