Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG was unveiled today as the new name for Tognum. The new title comes with the endorsement 'A Rolls-Royce and Daimler Company' to reflect ownership by the holding company formed by the Rolls-Royce and Daimler joint venture: http://lnkd.in/dUYegmc
Friday, January 10, 2014
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Innovative materials, like ceramic matrix composites, are making our jet engines lighter and more efficient.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
A350 Carbon Livery Paint
A350 MSN2 rolled out of paint hangar with special 'Carbon' livery.
This is the first of two A350 flight-test aircraft to be equipped with a full passenger cabin interior and will be the first A350 to transport passengers when it undertakes the Early Long Flights (ELF) later in the year. Read more at: http://tiny.cc/A350MSN2
EGTS Development
New electric taxiing system, EGTS enables an aircraft to use its auxiliary power unit (APU) generator to power motors in the main wheels. It allows an aircraft to push back and taxi without using aircraft engines.
EGTS was developed in partnership between Honeywell and Safran.
LC -130 Reminding Versatility
On a cold day like today, this LC-130 Ski Bird reminds us of the value of versatility. How have you demonstrated versatility in your career? (PS: Learn more about the C-130’s many missions here: http://ow.ly/skcyy)
American Airways begin codeshare with US Airways
Soon they’ll begin a codeshare with US Airways, so they can book their trip seamlessly on one ticket and travel across our combined global network.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Famous Pilot died at 92
In Nazi-occupied Paris in his pursuit of German fighter who gained fame through the bottom of the Eiffel Tower Overstreet American pilot, died at age 92.
JFK Closed to Flights
The United States and the world's busiest airports in New York, John F. Kennedy Airport was closed to flights. On the runway at the airport, all flights canceled due to icing. Federal Aviation Administration officials from the city of Toronto, Canada during the landing of an aircraft belonging to Delta Airlines after slipping on the floor, has announced that the airport closed. No one was injured in the incident.