Aircraft

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Virgin America wants sharklets on new A320s

Virgin America is expecting to fit Airbus' new 'sharklet' wingtips to all of the aircraft contained in its tentative order for up to 60 A320-family jets. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Dunlop Aircraft Tyres develops first products for ATR aircraft

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, which is celebrating its centenary at the show, is introducing its first product for ATR aircraft. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Stein Seal UK to provide carbon seals for Trent XWB

Stein Seal UK has been chosen to supply carbon seals to Rolls-Royce for the Trent XWB engine. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Gazprom arm agrees deal for 10 Superjets

Russia's gas giant Gazprom has signed an agreement of intent for 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The company's procurement arm, GazpromKomplektatsiya,. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Boeing seeks Southwest’s input on narrowbody plans

Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief Jim Albaugh is stressing that whatever direction the airframer takes in future narrowbody developments, its key customer. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Lufthansa Technik Logistik and SuperJet International ink contract

Lufthansa Technik Logistik (LTL) will provide spare parts distribution services for SuperJet International at Frankfurt International airport under a new five-year contract. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Manx firm shows smallest turbine

The smallest axial flow gas turbine was brought to the show by Isle of Man engineering firm Bladon Jets. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: PPG unveils improved A320 windshield

Alabama-based PPG Aerospace has developed a windshield for Airbus A320-family aircraft that is designed to improve moisture resistance and reduce maintenance. [Read more]