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HRADIL Spezialkabel GmbH located in Bietighiem, Germany created a new durable type of cable with two coaxial cables by the name of the “New Generation 4.0 Coaxial Cable”. Built for maximum durability for indoor and outdoor use, the cable has been made with many layers of special film. Its unique 3 layers by different sections has created what the company calls a stress free stranded design.

According to ExxonMobil Oil Corp., the main traded international oil and gas company, Pratt & Whitney have publicized that PurePower® PW1100G-JM and PW1400G-JM Geared Turbofan™ engines are now permitted to use Mobil Jet™ Oil 387. The A320NEO aircraft is driven by the PurePower® PW1100G-JM engine. The Irkut MC-21 mid-range airliner uses the PW1400G-JM. (Spring, Texas)

A member of the well-known Super Puma family, the heavy twin H215 helicopter is demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting, law enforcement, power line missions, and passenger transportation as well as its exquisite performance in high and hot conditions during its debut demo tour in China. There they are scedualed for a 2-weeklong tour with demo flights to Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Lijiang. The H215 will cover more than 2,000 km across China, authenticating in real time to its excellent long-range capabilities, power, speed, and large useful payload.

NN Inc., a diversified industrial company specializing in high precision metal and plastic components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis just announced that it will be selling its precision bearing components group to Tsubaki Nakashima Co., the world’s leading spherical surface processing technology company who is based out of Japan.

Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS), A HEICO Ohmite, and Vector Aerospace have completed a major milestone toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of their Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 light single helicopter family. After a successful completion of a 50-foot drop test which demonstrated the tank’s ability to withstand impact without any leakage, thereby helping to prevent post-crash fires. Flight testing of the AS350 CRFT is now underway at Vector’s Langley, BC, facility.

BIRD Aerosystems has released a new innovative tool that will allow for planes to detect foreign objects such as missiles and other aircrafts faster than ever before. This Component known as the Aerosheild POD is said to be the most effective piece of detection equipment on the market. This POD has been equipped with BIRD Aero’s SPEOS Directional Infra- Red Counter Measure (DIRCM ) solution with the help of its DIRCM and flares.

The energy storage dimensions of batteries must counter balance for their heavy weight, which results in battery-powered air travel not commercially practical. As energy density is improving companies are seeing this as a possibility. We have seen some improvement with Airbus’’ E-Fan being the first electric plane to successfully fly across the English Channel.

Aviall, a Boeing company, has extended its distribution agreement to provide spare parts and product support to the Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engine operators worldwide. The latest deal includes exchange of material and modules, electronic publications along with the recently added approval to sell new and used engines. Inclusion, Aviall will continue to offer numerous services which include part marketing, sales, inventory, forecasting, order fulfilment and supply chain administration.

Tecnam’s P2006T piston-twin reached a program momentous on March 10 with the delivery of the 200th component to Polish flight training academy and long-time customer Bartolini Air. Being on time for delivers is something that is very important in this industry because many airplanes cannot leave the ground without certain parts. Airlines want to continue flying customers, so sometimes they will do whatever it takes to get a part there at a certain time, even if that means paying double the amount.

Ensuring the aircraft type’s entry to service by the second half of next year the second flight test vehicle (FTV2) of Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program has concluded its initial flight. During the four hour 28-minute flight, which took off from Bombardier’s facility in Toronto, Canada. Testing was performed on the FTV2’s aircraft propulsion, electrical and mechanical systems. The flight also tested the aircraft ascending to a height of 43,000ft, confirming the vehicle’s performance at high-altitude.