The NAS Patuxent River MSB, part of the Systems Integration Laboratory, contains all of the aircraft avionic systems installed in a full-scale VH-71A cockpit and rear cabin, with out-the-window visual displays and aircraft simulation allowing full mission scenarios to be "flown" while on the ground. This enables the flight test pilots and engineers to conduct valuable training, perform system analysis and debug problems on the ground.

"Muirhead Aerospace expands AMETEK's penetration in motion control products for the aerospace and defense markets, including actuators and other specialized linear motors, complementing our existing technical motor capabilities. Muirhead Aerospace's motion control products are used in many applications including fuel controls, flight controls, power systems and guidance systems on a wide variety of aircraft, land vehicles, ships and missiles," notes Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Rockwell Collins today announced a cost reduction plan to effectively manage the impact of the economic downturn. "Like many other companies, we're dealing with significant challenges in meeting our business objectives. These challenges include air travel declines resulting from the weaker global economy, delays and cancellations in several government programs, and the prolonged Boeing strike," said Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones.

Aspen Avionics has added several more Class II airplanes, including some heavier twins, to its FAA Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for the EFD1000 Primary Flight Displays (PFDs). These latest additions include the Beechcraft Baron 58-series, and a subset of the Aerostar 600-and Twin Commander 500-series twin-engine airplanes.

Design Victoria together with Design Institute of Australia and Society of Plastics Engineers are pleased to present the Design Ready seminar Plastics & Innovation.

Coinciding with the plastics trade show, Ausplas 2008, Plastics & Innovation will provide an overview of polymer material emerging technologies, strategies for converting innovation into commercial products and the role of design in plastics innovation.

Society for Women Engineers 2008 Conference. For more information visit: http://www.biospace.com/calendar_event_details.aspx?CalendarEventEntityI...

The word avionics comes from the words aviation and electronics. Avionics is the aviation occupation of the 21st century! Avionics equipment includes navigational and communications radios, transponders, digital audio systems, flight management computers, microprocessor-controlled engine systems, aircraft autopilot systems and more!
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Another regular feature, popular with both exhibitors and visitors, is the seminar programme. The free 3 day programme will showcase around 30 presentations from key industry suppliers and experts, offering insight on the latest technology and product developments affecting you and your industry.

Round up your wares - we are heading to Dallas!

 

World Aviation Events are pleased to announce that AeroExpo Europe / London, the International Exhibition for all involved in General Aviation in Europe, will take place once again in 2009.

It is our intention to build on the successful footprint established in 2006 to 2008. With this in mind we are adding yet more indoor and outdoor exhibition areas. There will also be new sections announced closer to the event.

AeroExpo Europe / Prague is the only dedicated general aviation exhibition in Central Europe in 2009. Its location at the heart of Europe together with the facilities available means it will be the
single most important venue for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to the European General Aviation market and in particular to the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Russia.

Avionics 2009 delivers critical business information on the ever expanding Avionics industry whilst providing an exclusive opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with leading industry professionals and organisations.

Uniquely focused on Avionics technology, Avionics 2009 is produced with the cooperation of the some of the most authoritative global organisations and figures from within the industry, bringing with them experience and expertise in all aspects of the industry.

NIA is a non-profit research and graduate education institute created to conduct leading-edge aerospace and atmospheric research, develop new technologies for the nation and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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As noted a few weeks ago, there have been big changes at Chelton recently. ANN's Aero-TV crews caught up with Chelton's Gordon Pratt at the 2008 AEA Convention and got a little more detail about this means. As previously detailed, the two business units within Cobham's Avionics and Surveillance Division, Chelton Flight Systems (CFS) and S-TEC, are to be merged to create an "avionics center of excellence" based in Mineral Wells, TX. The move is part of Cobham’s drive to develop a fully integrated cockpit and improve its customer focus.
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StandardAero has appointed Mike R. Turner as an Avionics Sales Manager supporting the domestic and international sales teams based in Tucson, Ariz. In his position, Mike will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth of avionics opportunities for StandardAero and its customers, both in sales and customer relations.
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