http://www.flightglobal.comen-gbThu, 12 Jul 2012 12:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374237/farnborough-viking-evaluates-market-for-dhc-5-buffalo-relaunch.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374237/farnborough-viking-evaluates-market-for-dhc-5-buffalo-relaunch.htmlViking Air is looking to relaunch production on the de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo following strong interest in an upgraded version from existing operators of...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374223/farnborough-boeing-details-787-ecodemonstrator-technologies.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374223/farnborough-boeing-details-787-ecodemonstrator-technologies.htmlBoeing will trial various composite components and flightdeck management technologies on its 787-8 ecoDemonstrator aircraft when flight tests begin next...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374216/farnborough-eads-astrium-models-secure-military-satellite.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374216/farnborough-eads-astrium-models-secure-military-satellite.htmlEADS Astrium (OE13) showed a model of what it claims is the world's most sophisticated satellite for secure military communications. The company's Paradigm...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374215/farnborough-sikorsky-advances-black-hawk-deal-with-thailand.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374215/farnborough-sikorsky-advances-black-hawk-deal-with-thailand.htmlThailand has signed a letter of offer and acceptance to acquire two UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters, with Sikorsky to deliver the aircraft via the...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374214/farnborough-eads-reveals-laminar-flow-technology.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374214/farnborough-eads-reveals-laminar-flow-technology.htmlEADS (OE13) is showing a simple device for achieving laminar air flow that promises to cut drag by about 0.3%, potentially saving huge quantities of fuel...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374213/farnborough-pratt-deal-expands-pattonairs-horizon.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374213/farnborough-pratt-deal-expands-pattonairs-horizon.htmlUK parts distributor Pattonair (H1/A12) is leaping ahead with its diversification strategy as it implements a $60 million supply contract with Pratt & Whitney. The...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374210/farnborough-uk-business-secretary-pledges-to-get-behind-aerospace-sector.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374210/farnborough-uk-business-secretary-pledges-to-get-behind-aerospace-sector.htmlUK secretary of state for business Vince Cable visited the show to hail the nation's "superb, world class" aerospace companies - and said it was a "no-brainer"...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374209/farnborough-saab-to-open-gripen-fighter-pilot-school-in-south-africa.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374209/farnborough-saab-to-open-gripen-fighter-pilot-school-in-south-africa.htmlCurrent and future pilots of the Saab Gripen fighter will be able to cut their teeth at a new training centre in South Africa from late next year, following...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374285/farnborough-bae-systems-says-competition-needed-for-healthy-f-16-upgrade-market.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374285/farnborough-bae-systems-says-competition-needed-for-healthy-f-16-upgrade-market.htmlBAE Systems says competition among suppliers is essential if Lockheed Martin F-16 operators hope to enjoy the best value when upgrading the aging type. "BAE...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374284/farnborough-rafs-libya-campaign-upped-mro-load-for-bae.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374284/farnborough-rafs-libya-campaign-upped-mro-load-for-bae.htmlBAE Systems' technical support work for the UK Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR4 and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft had to accommodate 7,000 additional...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374283/farnborough-pratt-to-test-new-adaptive-fan-f135-variant-next-year.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374283/farnborough-pratt-to-test-new-adaptive-fan-f135-variant-next-year.htmlPratt & Whitney hopes to test a new adaptive fan variant of its F135 afterburning turbofan in the first quarter of 2013, company officials say. "We...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374282/farnborough-ruag-exhibits-first-example-of-upgraded-swiss-air-force-super-puma.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374282/farnborough-ruag-exhibits-first-example-of-upgraded-swiss-air-force-super-puma.htmlSwiss manufacturer and maintenance house Ruag is exhibiting on the static display the first series example of 15 Eurocopter AS332 Super Pumas it is refurbishing...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:04:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374271/farnborough-virgin-galactic-takes-wraps-off-launcherone.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374271/farnborough-virgin-galactic-takes-wraps-off-launcherone.htmlSir Richard Branson stole the show yesterday - swooping in by helicopter and all but renaming the event the Farnborough space show with a star-studded presentation...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:58:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374212/farnborough-grob-aircrafts-fab-4-to-climb-charts-with-g120tp.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374212/farnborough-grob-aircrafts-fab-4-to-climb-charts-with-g120tp.htmlGrob Aircraft (H4/D5) co-chief executive and chief sales officer André Hiebeler evoked the spirit of The Beatles while launching a new marketing drive for...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374231/farnborough-reaction-engines-reveals-successful-test-results-on-sabre-engine-pre-cooler.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374231/farnborough-reaction-engines-reveals-successful-test-results-on-sabre-engine-pre-cooler.html Reaction Engines (H4/C2) has announced successful stage one and two tests of a revolutionary pre-cooler of a new type of engine called SABRE, which could...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374234/farnborough-uk-officially-receives-lynx-wildcat-from-agustawestland.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374234/farnborough-uk-officially-receives-lynx-wildcat-from-agustawestland.html The UK Ministry of Defence has taken official delivery of the AgustaWestland Lynx Wildcat helicopter at the Farnborough air show, announcing a £250 million...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374242/farnborough-boeing-shows-off-737s-advanced-technology-winglet.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374242/farnborough-boeing-shows-off-737s-advanced-technology-winglet.html Boeing's 737 programme chief Beverly Wyse expects the "Advanced Technology" winglet it has developed for its new Max family to deliver performance improvement...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374244/farnborough-gearbox-issue-to-have-no-bearing-on-a400m-service-entry-says-epi-boss.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374244/farnborough-gearbox-issue-to-have-no-bearing-on-a400m-service-entry-says-epi-boss.html Airbus Military could soon be able to resume its all-important programme of function and reliability testing with the A400M, according to engine supplier...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374252/farnborough-international-business-drives-uk-aerospace-industry.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374252/farnborough-international-business-drives-uk-aerospace-industry.htmlThe UK aerospace industry is confident about the future, despite the gloomy economic outlook at home and in Europe. "Our industry performs well because...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374276/farnborough-fuel-problem-prompts-emergency-response-around-qatar-787.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374276/farnborough-fuel-problem-prompts-emergency-response-around-qatar-787.htmlA fuel problem in a ground support vehicle for the Qatar Airways 787 caused a minor scare on the flightline this evening, Boeing says. Emergency crews and...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374280/farnborough-maks-goes-all-out-to-attract-uk-exhibitors.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374280/farnborough-maks-goes-all-out-to-attract-uk-exhibitors.html The Russians have invaded Farnborough with a bigger presence than ever. But Russia's own aerospace showcase, the MAKS air show, wants Farnborough exhibitors...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374281/farnborough-usaf-will-integrate-own-weapons-on-new-ac-130j.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374281/farnborough-usaf-will-integrate-own-weapons-on-new-ac-130j.html The US Air Force will add a precision strike package designed for the Lockheed Martin MC-130W Dragon Spear aircraft onto the new MC-130J to create the AC-130J...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374286/farnborough-raytheon-expects-major-aesa-decision-in-coming-months.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374286/farnborough-raytheon-expects-major-aesa-decision-in-coming-months.html Raytheon expects one of the world's major Lockheed Martin F-16 operators to make a decision about its choice of active electronic scanned array (AESA) radars...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374287/farnborough-thales-tailors-simulator-training-to-clients-needs.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/12/374287/farnborough-thales-tailors-simulator-training-to-clients-needs.html French technology group Thales is promising more cost-effective simulator training by selecting representational fidelity of equipment more carefully around...Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374261/farnborough-lockheed-offers-maritime-surveillance-derivative-of-hercules.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374261/farnborough-lockheed-offers-maritime-surveillance-derivative-of-hercules.htmlLockheed Martin is offering a maritime surveillance version of its Hercules transport called the SC-130J to the international market. There are two...Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374259/farnborough-next-show-to-feature-more-unmanned-systems.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374259/farnborough-next-show-to-feature-more-unmanned-systems.htmlThey provide a critical surveillance capability for militaries around the world, but air show visitors have still yet to see evidence of all but the smallest...Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374258/farnborough-yak-130s-engine-intakes-cause-confusion.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374258/farnborough-yak-130s-engine-intakes-cause-confusion.htmlThe Irkut-built Yakovlev Yak-130 trainer almost failed to get off the ground for its Farnborough debut because of a misunderstanding with air traffic authorities,...Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374254/farnborough-skywest-airlines-commits-to-100-mrjs.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/374254/farnborough-skywest-airlines-commits-to-100-mrjs.html Mitsubishi Aircraft and SkyWest Airlines Inc have reached an agreement in principle for 100 of the airframer's Mitsubishi Regional Jets.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:42:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/373775/farnborough-chinese-phd-student-jianying-tracy-ji-is-boeing-engineering-student-of-the-year.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/373775/farnborough-chinese-phd-student-jianying-tracy-ji-is-boeing-engineering-student-of-the-year.htmlAfter four years of postgraduate research in the field of advanced rechargeable lithium batteries, Chinese PhD student Jianying Tracy Ji is getting a taste...Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/373772/farnborough-how-rockwell-collins-easy-touch-won-it-the-innovator-of-the-year-award.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2012/07/11/373772/farnborough-how-rockwell-collins-easy-touch-won-it-the-innovator-of-the-year-award.htmlNine months ago, Rockwell Collins raised the ante in the high technology world of avionics, leapfrogging its competitors in the Part 23 light jet and turboprop...Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:40:00 GMT